March · Latvia
Best time to visit Riga in March Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Riga in March
Average temperature 2°C, 41 mm of rain, about 22 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 76% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
March score
7.0/10
Ranked #7 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 2°C
- Rainfall
- 41 mm
- Humidity
- 76%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 22
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $$ · Moderate Cost ($$)
March in Riga scores 7.0/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - ranked #7 of 12. Expect around 2°C, 41 mm of rain, and roughly 22 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.
March in Riga — reliably good (7th best month)
At 2°C (36°F) this is proper winter weather in March: layer up and split the day between outdoor highlights and indoor stops.
With around 41 mm of rain, any showers tend to pass through rather than settle in; about 22 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 11.9 hours of daylight fill the rest.
That is 7/10 on the same scale — 7th of 12 months, versus 9.1/10 for the best month here.
Pack insulated layers, a windproof shell, gloves and boots with grip.
Budget for mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.
If your dates are flexible, September is materially better in Riga — 2.1 points higher on the same scale.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Riga in March?
- In March, Riga averages 2°C, 41 mm of rain, and about 22 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 7.0/10.
- Is March a good time to visit Riga?
- March earns a 7.0/10 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 March?
- Expect about 41 mm of rain in March. Average humidity is 76% and there are about 22 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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