January · Latvia
Best time to visit Riga in January Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Riga in January
Average temperature -2°C, 67 mm of rain, about 4 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 85% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
January score
3.6/10
Ranked #11 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- -2°C
- Rainfall
- 67 mm
- Humidity
- 85%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 4
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
January in Riga scores 3.6/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - ranked #11 of 12. Expect around -2°C, 67 mm of rain, and roughly 4 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.
January in Riga — the hardest end of the year
January averages -2°C (29°F), cold enough that sightseeing works in bursts rather than in one long day on foot.
At 67 mm of water-equivalent precipitation this is a snowy month at resort level — that is snowpack, not lost days — with about 4 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 7.5 hours of daylight.
It scores 3.6/10 here, 11th 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 5.5 points higher here — enough to change the trip.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Riga in January?
- In January, Riga averages -2°C, 67 mm of rain, and about 4 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 3.6/10.
- Is January a good time to visit Riga?
- January 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 January?
- Expect about 67 mm of rain in January. Average humidity is 85% and there are about 4 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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