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Riga in February
Little changes in Riga from January: highs stay near 28°F (-2°C), lows near 19°F (-7°C), and about 1.9 in (48 mm) of rain or snow falls.
Our comfort score puts it mid-table at 41/100, 9th of 12.
- Avg high
- 28°F (-2°C)
- Avg low
- 19°F (-7°C)
- Rain or snow
- 1.9 in (48 mm)
- Humidity
- 95%
- Cloud cover
- 84%
- Daylight
- ~9 h 10 min
- Comfort score
- 41/100 · Tough
What February feels like
It's cold: daytime highs average just 28°F (-2°C), so build the days around warm stops.
Average lows of 19°F (-7°C) mean frosty nights and icy mornings.
About 1.9 in (48 mm) of rain or snow falls in the month, and with temperatures averaging below freezing, much of it may come as snow.
Expect plenty of overcast days, with cloud cover near 84%.
Only about 9 h 10 min of daylight means early sunsets.
Plan around February
February sits mid-table; the best months are May & June and August & September.
- Comfort holds steady from January (39 → 41/100).
- Our Tallinn & Riga route is planned for Late Nov – Dec, a window set by the holiday season rather than the weather — February falls outside it.
What to pack for February
- Hat, gloves and thermal base layerslows around 19°F
- Insulated, waterproof bootssnow is likely on some days
- Comfortable walking shoesmost picks involve some walking
What to do in Riga in February
Cold days call for a roof: these picks favor sit-down and indoor stops, plus a few for drier spells.
Black Magic
Dark wood cafe-bar on Kaļķu iela pouring Riga Black Balsam cocktails, with handmade chocolates.
Why now A warm sit-down stop when highs sit around 28°F.
Riga Christmas Market
Red-and-white striped stalls and a tall tree on Dome Square, beside Riga Cathedral, selling mittens, honey and hot food.
Why now An indoor-leaning stop when highs sit around 28°F.
St Peter's Church
Gothic church whose 123 m spire has a lift to a viewing gallery over the Old Town and the Daugava.
Why now A way to spend part of a cold day out of the wind.
Riga Art Nouveau Museum
Restored 1903 apartment at Alberta iela 12 with original furniture and a painted spiral staircase.
Town Hall Square
Square where an octagonal plaque marks Riga's claim to the first decorated Christmas tree, set up in 1510.
Nearby in February
- Tallinn in February~173 mi · highs 27°F, 1.7 in rain or snow · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Helsinki in February~225 mi · highs 28°F, 1.8 in rain or snow · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Stockholm in February~275 mi · highs 32°F, 1.6 in rain or snow · 2°C (4°F) warmer by day, about as wet
NASA POWER 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km grid. Comfort scores weigh temperature, rain, humidity and cloud: see how we score each month. Check a forecast before you go.
Riga in February: quick answers
Is February a good time to visit Riga?
It's middling, scoring 41/100. The best months are May & June and August & September, at up to 84. Expect highs of 28°F (-2°C) and 1.9 in (48 mm) of rain or snow.
How cold is Riga in February?
Average highs are 28°F (-2°C) and average lows 19°F (-7°C), making it the 2nd-coldest month by daytime highs, with nights below freezing on average.
Does it snow a lot in Riga in February?
Not much: about 1.9 in (48 mm) of rain or snow falls across February on average, the 3rd-driest month of the year. With temperatures this low, much of it may fall as snow. The annual total is about 30.1 in (764 mm).
What should I pack for Riga in February?
Bring hat, gloves and thermal base layers (lows around 19°F), insulated, waterproof boots (snow is likely on some days) and comfortable walking shoes (most picks involve some walking).
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