August could be a good time to visit Riga, as the weather is generally fine. The average high temperature is around +70°F, and there are typically 6 sunny days in August. However, expect about 16 rainy days, and total monthly rainfall of approximately 77 mm. The weather is changeable so pack for every eventuality. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
Average weather
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+70°F
Avg. max. temperature
+41°F
Min.
+91°F
Max.
77 mm
Total precipitation
77%
Avg. humidity
2 m/s
Avg. wind
6 ☀️
Sunny Days
5 ⛅️
Cloudy
16 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Riga has OK weather in August.
Average temperature in Riga in August
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Riga for August based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The expected average maximum temperature in August is +73°F with a maximum of +90°F and a minimum of +50°F.
The average maximum temperature goes down 9% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +73°F to +70°F.
Is Riga warm or cold in August?
Riga is typically mild in August.
Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +72°F to +70°F. The minimum temperature also goes down from +57°F to +55°F.
Pack a light jacket as it will be warm in the day and cool in the evenings.
August is one of the warmest months in Riga, here is the comparison with other months:
Climate in Riga in August
Riga weather looks like this, on average, in August and the surrounding months.
July
August
September
Avg. temperature
+72°F
+70°F
+61°F
Min. temperature
+43°F
+41°F
+28°F
Max. temperature
+91°F
+91°F
+82°F
Rainfall
83 mm
77 mm
58 mm
Wind
2 m/s
2 m/s
2 m/s
Humidity
75%
77%
81%
Air pressure
1011 HPa
1012 HPa
1013 HPa
Sunny days
6
6
5
Cloudy days
5
5
8
Rainy days
16
16
16
Snowy days
0
0
0
August weather is still as ok as in July.It’s getting colder in August. From +72°F in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +70°F.As August arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 83 mm to 77 mm.Humidity rises from 75% to 77%.The average wind speed doesn’t change much during August, staying around 2 m/s.The amount of sunny days stay about the same, averaging 6 sunny days during the month.
September brings much the same weather, it remains ok.
Wind speed in Riga in August 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 decreasing during August, going from 3 m/s to 2 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during August in Riga based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Total precipitation in August is about 249 mm, with a 58% chance of rain on a typical day. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 51 mm, which is considered heavy rain.August is a pretty wet month with over 18 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of wellies.
August 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 August in Riga?
This is the weather in Riga in August 2023:
1 August
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+73°F
2 August
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+73°F
3 August
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+69°F
4 August
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+74°F
5 August
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+73°F
6 August
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+89°F
7 August
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+83°F
8 August
🌧️
+64°F
9 August
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+65°F
10 August
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+70°F
11 August
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+70°F
12 August
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+70°F
13 August
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+75°F
14 August
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+74°F
15 August
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+82°F
16 August
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+89°F
17 August
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+72°F
18 August
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+80°F
19 August
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+83°F
20 August
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+78°F
21 August
🌧️
+72°F
22 August
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+72°F
23 August
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+70°F
24 August
🌧️
+68°F
25 August
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+70°F
26 August
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+70°F
27 August
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+74°F
28 August
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+67°F
29 August
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+65°F
30 August
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+75°F
31 August
🌧️
+70°F
In August 2023 Riga had 17 sunny days, 7 cloudy days, and 7 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +73°F, with an absolute maximum of +90°F and a minimum of +64°F. The average humidity was 82%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 53%. The average wind speed was 2 m/s, with a maximum of 9 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in August?
Climate Change Over the Years
This is how Riga climate has changed over the last 43 years.
The climate in Riga in August has not changed that much over the last 43 years.
The average temperature was the lowest in 1985 (+46°F) and the highest in 2020 (+55°F). 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 August:
Is August a good time to visit Riga?
It’s always a good time to visit Riga, but the weather is changeable in August, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.
Can you sunbathe in Riga in August?
August 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 August?
Riga is often rainy in August. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.
Is it sunny in Riga in August?
Usually, it’s not very sunny in Riga in August, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.
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.