July could be a good time to visit Riga, as the weather is generally fine. The average high temperature is around +72°F, and there are typically 6 sunny days in July. However, expect about 16 rainy days, and total monthly rainfall of approximately 83 mm. The weather is changeable so pack for every eventuality. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
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July is usually the hottest month of the year in Riga;
Average weather
☀️
+72°F
Avg. max. temperature
+43°F
Min.
+91°F
Max.
83 mm
Total precipitation
75%
Avg. humidity
2 m/s
Avg. wind
6 ☀️
Sunny Days
5 ⛅️
Cloudy
16 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Riga has OK weather in July.
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Average temperature in Riga in July
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Riga for July based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The expected average maximum temperature in July is +70°F with a maximum of +88°F and a minimum of +50°F.
The average maximum temperature goes up 0% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +72°F to +72°F.
Is Riga warm or cold in July?
Riga is typically mild in July.
Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +68°F to +72°F. The minimum temperature also goes up from +52°F to +57°F.
Pack a light jacket as it will be warm in the day and cool in the evenings.
July is the hottest month in Riga, here is the comparison with other months:
Climate in Riga in July
Riga weather looks like this, on average, in July and the surrounding months.
June
July
August
Avg. temperature
+68°F
+72°F
+70°F
Min. temperature
+37°F
+43°F
+41°F
Max. temperature
+91°F
+91°F
+91°F
Rainfall
78 mm
83 mm
77 mm
Wind
2 m/s
2 m/s
2 m/s
Humidity
72%
75%
77%
Air pressure
1012 HPa
1011 HPa
1012 HPa
Sunny days
7
6
6
Cloudy days
5
5
5
Rainy days
15
16
16
Snowy days
0
0
0
July typically has worse weather conditions compared to June.It’s getting warmer as July arrives. The average maximum temperature goes up from +68°F to +72°F during the day.Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 78 mm to 83 mm.Humidity rises from 72% to 75%.The average wind speed doesn’t change much during July, staying around 2 m/s.The days becoming less sunny, going from 7 sunny days in June to 6 in July.
August brings much the same weather, it remains ok.
Wind speed in Riga in July 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 increasing during July, going from 2 m/s to 2 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during July in Riga based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Total precipitation in July is about 145 mm, with a 65% chance of rain on a typical day. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 34 mm, which is moderate rain.July is a pretty wet month with over 20 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of wellies.
July 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 July in Riga?
This is the weather in Riga in July 2023:
1 July
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+71°F
2 July
🌧️
+68°F
3 July
☀️
+66°F
4 July
☀️
+67°F
5 July
☀️
+72°F
6 July
☀️
+69°F
7 July
☀️
+71°F
8 July
☀️
+69°F
9 July
☀️
+70°F
10 July
☀️
+68°F
11 July
☀️
+70°F
12 July
☀️
+75°F
13 July
☀️
+75°F
14 July
☀️
+70°F
15 July
☀️
+76°F
16 July
☀️
+87°F
17 July
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+77°F
18 July
☀️
+70°F
19 July
☀️
+69°F
20 July
☀️
+68°F
21 July
☀️
+68°F
22 July
☀️
+65°F
23 July
☁️
+65°F
24 July
🌧️
+65°F
25 July
🌧️
+71°F
26 July
☁️
+71°F
27 July
☁️
+68°F
28 July
☀️
+71°F
29 July
☀️
+73°F
30 July
🌧️
+67°F
31 July
☁️
+71°F
In July 2023 Riga had 23 sunny days, 4 cloudy days, and 4 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +70°F, with an absolute maximum of +88°F and a minimum of +64°F. The average humidity was 76%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 42%. The average wind speed was 2 m/s, with a maximum of 10 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change Over the Years
This is how Riga climate has changed over the last 43 years.
The climate in Riga in July 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 July:
Is July a good time to visit Riga?
It’s always a good time to visit Riga, but the weather is changeable in July, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.
Can you sunbathe in Riga in July?
July 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 July?
Riga is often rainy in July. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.
Is it sunny in Riga in July?
Usually, it’s not very sunny in Riga in July, 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.