Late autumn · Weather & things to do
Riga in November
Riga cools off: highs slip to 39°F (4°C), from 49°F in October, with lows of 33°F (1°C) and about 2.9 in (74 mm) of rain.
With a comfort score of 38/100 (12th of 12), it's one of the toughest months, held back mainly by cool days.
- Avg high
- 39°F (4°C)
- Avg low
- 33°F (1°C)
- Rain
- 2.9 in (74 mm)
- Humidity
- 94%
- Cloud cover
- 85%
- Daylight
- ~7 h 42 min
- Comfort score
- 38/100 · Tough
What November feels like
It's cold: daytime highs average just 39°F (4°C), so build the days around warm stops.
Nights cool to an average low of 33°F (1°C).
Showers are part of the month, adding up to about 2.9 in (74 mm).
Skies are often grey, with average cloud cover around 85%.
Daylight is short, roughly 7 h 42 min mid-month, so start sightseeing early.
Plan around November
November is one of the lower-scoring months here; the best are May & June and August & September.
- Comfort slips from 55/100 in October to 38/100.
- Our Tallinn & Riga route is planned for Late Nov – Dec, a window set by the holiday season rather than the weather — November is part of it.
What to pack for November
- Hat, gloves and thermal base layerslows around 33°F
- 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 November
With highs near 39°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 39°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 39°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.
Alberta iela
Street of Art Nouveau apartment blocks from 1901 to 1908, many by Mikhail Eisenstein, with masks, lions and sphinxes.
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 November
- Tallinn in November~173 mi · highs 39°F, 2.7 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Helsinki in November~225 mi · highs 40°F, 3.0 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Stockholm in November~275 mi · highs 40°F, 2.4 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 November: quick answers
Is November a good time to visit Riga?
It's one of the tougher months here, scoring 38/100, held back mainly by cool days. The best months are May & June and August & September. Expect highs of 39°F (4°C) and 2.9 in (74 mm) of rain.
How cold is Riga in November?
Average highs are 39°F (4°C) and average lows 33°F (1°C), making it the 5th-coldest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Riga in November?
Some: about 2.9 in (74 mm) of rain falls across November on average, the 5th-wettest month of the year. The annual total is about 30.1 in (764 mm).
What should I pack for Riga in November?
Bring hat, gloves and thermal base layers (lows around 33°F), 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).
More on Riga
Routes in season in November
- Tallinn & Riga Late Nov – Dec
Planning Riga in November?
Share this November plan with your group, poll everyone on dates and keep the packing list in one place.