February · Latvia
Best time to visit Riga in February Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Riga in February
Average temperature 0°C, 68 mm of rain, about 8 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 85% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
February score
4.5/10
Ranked #10 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 0°C
- Rainfall
- 68 mm
- Humidity
- 85%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 8
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
February in Riga scores 4.5/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - ranked #10 of 12. Expect around 0°C, 68 mm of rain, and roughly 8 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.
February in Riga — the hardest end of the year
February averages 0°C (33°F), cold enough that sightseeing works in bursts rather than in one long day on foot.
At 68 mm of water-equivalent precipitation this is a snowy month at resort level — that is snowpack, not lost days — with about 8 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 9.5 hours of daylight.
It scores 4.5/10 here, 10th of 12 months, against 9.1/10 in the destination's best month.
Pack insulated layers, a windproof shell, gloves and boots with grip, a packable rain layer.
Plan for low-season pricing, with crowds are light for this destination.
Flexible dates? September scores 4.6 points higher here — enough to change the trip.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Riga in February?
- In February, Riga averages 0°C, 68 mm of rain, and about 8 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 4.5/10.
- Is February a good time to visit Riga?
- February earns a 4.5/10 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 February?
- Expect about 68 mm of rain in February. Average humidity is 85% and there are about 8 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
Curated in Riga
Tickets & experiences
Things to do in Riga
Riga, Latvia. Live activities and tours from GetYourGuide, matched to this destination.