September could be a good time to visit Riga, as the weather is generally fine. The average high temperature is around +61°F, and there are typically 5 sunny days in September. However, expect about 16 rainy days, and total monthly rainfall of approximately 58 mm. The weather is changeable so pack for every eventuality. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
Average weather
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+61°F
Avg. max. temperature
+28°F
Min.
+82°F
Max.
58 mm
Total precipitation
81%
Avg. humidity
2 m/s
Avg. wind
5 ☀️
Sunny Days
8 ⛅️
Cloudy
16 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Riga has OK weather in September.
Average temperature in Riga in September
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Riga for September based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The expected average maximum temperature in September is +70°F with a maximum of +81°F and a minimum of +45°F.
The average maximum temperature goes down 5% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +66°F to +64°F.
Is Riga warm or cold in September?
Riga is typically mild in September.
Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +70°F to +61°F. The minimum temperature also goes down from +55°F to +48°F.
Pack a light jacket as it will be warm in the day and cool in the evenings.
Take a look at how September is compared to other months in Riga:
Climate in Riga in September
Riga weather looks like this, on average, in September and the surrounding months.
August
September
October
Avg. temperature
+70°F
+61°F
+50°F
Min. temperature
+41°F
+28°F
+16°F
Max. temperature
+91°F
+82°F
+68°F
Rainfall
77 mm
58 mm
60 mm
Wind
2 m/s
2 m/s
3 m/s
Humidity
77%
81%
84%
Air pressure
1012 HPa
1013 HPa
1014 HPa
Sunny days
6
5
4
Cloudy days
5
8
10
Rainy days
16
16
15
Snowy days
0
0
1
September weather is still as ok as in August.It’s getting colder in September. From +70°F in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +61°F.As September arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 77 mm to 58 mm.Humidity rises from 77% to 81%.The average wind speed doesn’t change much during September, staying around 2 m/s.The days becoming less sunny, going from 6 sunny days in August to 5 in September.
October brings much the same weather, it remains ok.
Wind speed in Riga in September based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The average wind speed is 3 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 September, going from 4 m/s to 3 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during September in Riga based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Total precipitation in September is about 68 mm, with a 30% chance of rain on a typical day. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 18 mm, which is considered light rain.On average, there are about 9 rainy days during September, so prepare to bring an umbrella.
Here’s how September is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, 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 September in Riga?
This is the weather in Riga in September 2023:
1 September
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+66°F
2 September
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+67°F
3 September
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+68°F
4 September
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+68°F
5 September
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+74°F
6 September
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+65°F
7 September
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+66°F
8 September
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+70°F
9 September
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+70°F
10 September
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+75°F
11 September
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+77°F
12 September
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+78°F
13 September
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+80°F
14 September
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+64°F
15 September
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+64°F
16 September
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+67°F
17 September
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+70°F
18 September
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+67°F
19 September
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+73°F
20 September
🌧️
+65°F
21 September
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+74°F
22 September
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+77°F
23 September
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+68°F
24 September
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+65°F
25 September
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+63°F
26 September
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+67°F
27 September
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+73°F
28 September
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+76°F
29 September
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+74°F
30 September
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+64°F
In September 2023 Riga had 17 sunny days, 9 cloudy days, and 4 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +70°F, with an absolute maximum of +81°F and a minimum of +63°F. The average humidity was 82%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 56%. The average wind speed was 3 m/s, with a maximum of 9 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in September?
Climate Change Over the Years
This is how Riga climate has changed over the last 43 years.
The climate in Riga in September 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 September:
Is September a good time to visit Riga?
It’s always a good time to visit Riga, but the weather is changeable in September, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.
Can you sunbathe in Riga in September?
September 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 September?
Riga is often rainy in September. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.
Is it sunny in Riga in September?
Usually, it’s not very sunny in Riga in September, 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.