Riga weather in January
January in Riga: freezing, a little rain, with clean air — one of the weakest months to visit.
#11 of 12 months in Riga · #548 of 604 destinations to visit in January · comfort 36/100 (tier F)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Riga climate normals — January
| Daytime high | 1°C / 33°F | 🥶 freezing |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | -3°C / 26°F | |
| Feels like (high) | -4°C / 25°F | |
| Rainfall | 65 mm / 2.5 in | 🌦 some rain |
| Rainy days | 15 days | |
| Humidity | 87% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | -2°C / 28°F | |
| Sunshine | 1.9 h/day | |
| Daylight | 7.5 h | |
| Wind | 26 km/h / 16 mph | |
| Snowfall | 26.1 cm / 10.3 in | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 32 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
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Riga in January — FAQ
- Is January a good time to visit Riga?
- January in Riga: freezing, a little rain, with clean air — one of the weakest months to visit. It ranks #11 of 12 months for Riga on SeasonMap's comfort score (36/100).
- What is the weather like in Riga in January?
- In January, Riga averages a daily high of 0.8°C and a low of -3.2°C, with about 64.6 mm of rain over roughly 15 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Riga in January?
- Riga has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 32 in January.
- Does it snow in Riga in January?
- Riga sees roughly 26.1 cm of snowfall in January.