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Riga in July
Riga's warmest month brings highs averaging 72°F (22°C), lows of 58°F (15°C) and about 3.2 in (82 mm) of rain.
It scores 75/100 for comfort, 5th of 12, which makes it a solid shoulder-season month.
- Avg high
- 72°F (22°C)
- Avg low
- 58°F (15°C)
- Rain
- 3.2 in (82 mm)
- Humidity
- 81%
- Cloud cover
- 66%
- Daylight
- ~16 h 58 min
- Comfort score
- 75/100 · Great
What July feels like
Warm afternoons near 72°F (22°C) make long days outdoors easy.
Lows average 58°F (15°C).
Showers are part of the month, adding up to about 3.2 in (82 mm).
With about 16 h 58 min of daylight, evenings stay light late.
Plan around July
July is shoulder season: good weather, a step below the best months (May & June and August & September).
- First warm month: highs reach 72°F, up from 67°F in June.
- Inside the wettest three-month stretch, June – August.
- Comfort slips from 84/100 in June to 75/100.
- Our Tallinn & Riga route is planned for Late Nov – Dec, a window set by the holiday season rather than the weather — July falls outside it.
What to pack for July
- Light, breathable clotheshighs average 72°F
- Sunscreen, sunglasses and a hathigh UV on clear days
- Packable rain jacket or umbrellaa shower or two is likely
- Comfortable walking shoesmost places below are best reached on foot or with short walks
What to do in Riga in July
July is good outdoor weather here, so these picks lean toward the open air.
House of the Blackheads
Ornate Dutch Renaissance guild house of the Brotherhood of Blackheads, rebuilt in 1999 after wartime destruction.
Riga Art Nouveau Museum
Restored 1903 apartment at Alberta iela 12 with original furniture and a painted spiral staircase.
St Peter's Church
Gothic church whose 123 m spire has a lift to a viewing gallery over the Old Town and the Daugava.
Riga Central Market
Market in five former Zeppelin hangars by the river, with halls for fish, meat, dairy and smoked foods.
Why now July scores 75/100 for comfort, good conditions for being outside.
Riga Christmas Market
Red-and-white striped stalls and a tall tree on Dome Square, beside Riga Cathedral, selling mittens, honey and hot food.
Nearby in July
- Tallinn in July~173 mi · highs 70°F, 2.6 in rain · 1°C (2°F) cooler by day, drier
- Helsinki in July~225 mi · highs 67°F, 2.3 in rain · 3°C (5°F) cooler by day, drier
- Stockholm in July~275 mi · highs 73°F, 2.8 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, 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 July: quick answers
Is July a good time to visit Riga?
It's a good shoulder-season choice, scoring 75/100 against a best of 84 in May & June and August & September. Expect highs of 72°F (22°C) and 3.2 in (82 mm) of rain.
How hot is Riga in July?
Average highs are 72°F (22°C) and average lows 58°F (15°C), making it the warmest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Riga in July?
Some: about 3.2 in (82 mm) of rain falls across July on average, the wettest month of the year. The annual total is about 30.1 in (764 mm).
What should I pack for Riga in July?
Bring light, breathable clothes (highs average 72°F), sunscreen, sunglasses and a hat (high UV on clear days), packable rain jacket or umbrella (a shower or two is likely) and comfortable walking shoes (most places below are best reached on foot or with short walks).
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