Early spring · Weather & things to do
Riga in March
Riga sees its driest month, with just 1.8 in (46 mm) of rain or snow, highs of 36°F (2°C) and lows of 25°F (-4°C).
Our comfort score puts it mid-table at 44/100, 8th of 12.
- Avg high
- 36°F (2°C)
- Avg low
- 25°F (-4°C)
- Rain or snow
- 1.8 in (46 mm)
- Humidity
- 91%
- Cloud cover
- 75%
- Daylight
- ~11 h 25 min
- Comfort score
- 44/100 · Tough
What March feels like
Highs only reach about 36°F (2°C), so plan short stints outside between indoor stops.
Nights drop below freezing, with an average low of 25°F (-4°C), so expect frost and ice.
Expect about 1.8 in (46 mm) of precipitation (rain or snow). Because the average temperature is below freezing, snow is likely on some days.
Skies are often grey, with average cloud cover around 75%.
Plan around March
March sits mid-table; the best months are May & June and August & September.
- Last month with freezing nights on average; by April, lows rise to 34°F.
- Comfort improves from 41/100 in February to 44/100.
- Our Tallinn & Riga route is planned for Late Nov – Dec, a window set by the holiday season rather than the weather — March falls outside it.
What to pack for March
- Hat, gloves and thermal base layerslows around 25°F
- Insulated, waterproof bootssnow is likely on some days
- Comfortable walking shoesmost places below are best reached on foot or with short walks
What to do in Riga in March
With highs near 36°F, these picks lean toward food, drink and places with a roof, with outdoor options when the weather breaks.
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 36°F.
Riga Art Nouveau Museum
Restored 1903 apartment at Alberta iela 12 with original furniture and a painted spiral staircase.
Why now An indoor-leaning stop when highs sit around 36°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 A way to spend part of a cold day out of the wind.
House of the Blackheads
Ornate Dutch Renaissance guild house of the Brotherhood of Blackheads, rebuilt in 1999 after wartime destruction.
St Peter's Church
Gothic church whose 123 m spire has a lift to a viewing gallery over the Old Town and the Daugava.
Nearby in March
- Tallinn in March~173 mi · highs 33°F, 1.6 in rain or snow · 2°C (3°F) cooler by day, about as wet
- Helsinki in March~225 mi · highs 32°F, 1.7 in rain or snow · 2°C (4°F) cooler by day, about as wet
- Stockholm in March~275 mi · highs 38°F, 1.5 in rain or snow · 1°C (2°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 March: quick answers
Is March a good time to visit Riga?
It's middling, scoring 44/100. The best months are May & June and August & September, at up to 84. Expect highs of 36°F (2°C) and 1.8 in (46 mm) of rain or snow.
How cold is Riga in March?
Average highs are 36°F (2°C) and average lows 25°F (-4°C), making it the 4th-coldest month by daytime highs, with nights below freezing on average.
Does it snow a lot in Riga in March?
Not much: about 1.8 in (46 mm) of rain or snow falls across March on average, the 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 March?
Bring hat, gloves and thermal base layers (lows around 25°F), insulated, waterproof boots (snow is likely on some days) and comfortable walking shoes (most places below are best reached on foot or with short walks).
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