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Riga in July: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Planning a trip and want to know what the weather in Riga in July will be like? Take a look at our weather guide for Riga, based on historical data.
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July

Weather in Riga in July 2025

OK Weather
Mild
🌧️
Rainy
If you plan to visit Riga in July, the weather is typically alright, with an average high temperature of +22°C during the day and approximately 6 sunny days. Expect some rainy, though, as there are typically 16 rainy days in the month and around 83 mm of precipitation. The weather is changeable so you may have to pack for every eventuality. Search flights in one click on Avionero.
Good to know:
  • July is usually the hottest month of the year in Riga;

Average weather

☀️
+22°C
Avg. max. temperature
+6°C
Min.
+33°C
Max.
83 mm
Total precipitation
75%
Avg. humidity
2 m/s
Avg. wind
6 ☀️
Sunny Days
5 ⛅️
Cloudy
16 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Riga has OK weather in July.

Average temperature in Riga in July

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Riga for July based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

Going from a maximum of +31°C during the day to a minimum of +10°C during the night, the temperature in July averages around +21°C.

The average maximum temperature goes up 0% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +22°C to +22°C.

Is Riga warm or cold in July?

Riga is typically mild in July.

Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +20°C to +22°C. The minimum temperature also goes up from +11°C to +14°C.

Pack a light jacket as it will be warm in the day and cool in the evenings.

July is the hottest month in Riga, here is the comparison with other months:

Climate in Riga in July

Riga weather looks like this, on average, in July and the surrounding months.
JuneJulyAugust
Avg. temperature
+20°C+22°C+21°C
Min. temperature
+3°C+6°C+5°C
Max. temperature
+33°C+33°C+33°C
Rainfall
78 mm83 mm77 mm
Wind
2 m/s2 m/s2 m/s
Humidity
72%75%77%
Air pressure
1012 HPa1011 HPa1012 HPa
Sunny days
766
Cloudy days
555
Rainy days
151616
Snowy days
000

July typically has worse weather conditions compared to June. It’s getting warmer as July arrives. The average maximum temperature goes up from +20°C to +22°C during the day. Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 78 mm to 83 mm. Humidity rises from 72% to 75%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during July, staying around 2 m/s. The days becoming less sunny, going from 7 sunny days in June to 6 in July.

August brings much the same weather, it remains ok.

Wind

Wind speed in Riga in July based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 2 m/s getting up to 5 m/s which is a light breeze; barely moving the tree leaves.

The average wind speed in Riga is gradually increasing during July, going from 2 m/s to 2 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during July in Riga based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 65% chance of rain on an average day in July, with total rainfall of approximately 145 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 34 mm, which is moderate rain. July is a pretty wet month with over 20 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of galoshes.
July is one of the rainiest months in Riga, here is a comparison with other months, total mm:
Riga wettest month is July, where a typical day has a 52% chance of precipitation and 83 mm of rainfall per day. February, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 10% chance of precipitation and 10 mm of rainfall per day.

How was the weather last July in Riga?

This is the weather in Riga in July 2023:
1 July
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+22°C
2 July
🌧️
+20°C
3 July
☀️
+19°C
4 July
☀️
+19°C
5 July
☀️
+22°C
6 July
☀️
+20°C
7 July
☀️
+22°C
8 July
☀️
+20°C
9 July
☀️
+21°C
10 July
☀️
+20°C
11 July
☀️
+21°C
12 July
☀️
+24°C
13 July
☀️
+24°C
14 July
☀️
+21°C
15 July
☀️
+24°C
16 July
☀️
+31°C
17 July
☀️
+25°C
18 July
☀️
+21°C
19 July
☀️
+20°C
20 July
☀️
+20°C
21 July
☀️
+20°C
22 July
☀️
+19°C
23 July
☁️
+19°C
24 July
🌧️
+18°C
25 July
🌧️
+22°C
26 July
☁️
+22°C
27 July
☁️
+20°C
28 July
☀️
+21°C
29 July
☀️
+23°C
30 July
🌧️
+19°C
31 July
☁️
+22°C
In July 2023 Riga had 23 sunny days, 4 cloudy days, and 4 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +21°C, with an absolute maximum of +31°C and a minimum of +18°C. The average humidity was 76%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 42%. The average wind speed was 2 m/s, with a maximum of 10 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change over Years

This is how Riga climate have been changing during last 43 years period.

The climate in Riga in July has not changed much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 1985 (+8°C) and the highest in 2020 (+13°C). The driest year was 1996 with only 342 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2023 with 1096 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Riga in July:

Is July a good time to visit Riga?

It’s always a good time to visit Riga, but the weather is changeable in July, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.

Can you sunbathe in Riga in July?

July has mild temperatures in Riga. Not ideal for sunbathing, but still good for daytime outdoor activities, but plan for cool evenings. Pack a light jacket and shorts!

Is Riga rainy in July?

Riga is often rainy in July. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.

Is it sunny in Riga in July?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Riga in July, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.

Monthly weather in Riga

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Riga, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.

For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.