December · Latvia
Best time to visit Riga in December Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Riga in December
Average temperature -1°C, 59 mm of rain, about 1 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 89% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
December score
3.6/10
Ranked #12 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- -1°C
- Rainfall
- 59 mm
- Humidity
- 89%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 1
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
December in Riga scores 3.6/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - ranked #12 of 12. Expect around -1°C, 59 mm of rain, and roughly 1 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Art Nouveau facades fill Alberta iela, a short walk from Riga's medieval Old Town and the Daugava.
December in Riga — the hardest end of the year
At -1°C (31°F) this is proper winter weather in December: layer up and split the day between outdoor highlights and indoor stops.
59 mm of water-equivalent precipitation makes this a snowy month at resort level; what falls stays as snow, with about 1 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 6.8 hours of daylight.
That is 3.6/10 on the same scale — 12th of 12 months, versus 9.1/10 for the best month here.
Pack insulated layers, a windproof shell, gloves and boots with grip, a packable rain layer.
Budget for low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.
If your dates are flexible, September is materially better in Riga — 5.5 points higher on the same scale.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Riga in December?
- In December, Riga averages -1°C, 59 mm of rain, and about 1 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 3.6/10.
- Is December a good time to visit Riga?
- December earns a 3.6/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Riga in December?
- Expect about 59 mm of rain in December. Average humidity is 89% and there are about 1 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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