October · Latvia
Best time to visit Riga in October Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Riga in October
Average temperature 9°C, 84 mm of rain, about 15 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 82% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
October score
6.3/10
Ranked #8 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 9°C
- Rainfall
- 84 mm
- Humidity
- 82%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 15
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $$ · Moderate Cost ($$)
October in Riga scores 6.3/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - ranked #8 of 12. Expect around 9°C, 84 mm of rain, and roughly 15 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.
October in Riga — middling scores, decent value
October averages 9°C (48°F) — jacket weather. Comfortable for walking and museums, too cool for anything water-based.
Rainfall runs 84 mm, so plan one flexible day in three; you still get about 15 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 10.3 hours of daylight.
It scores 6.3/10 here, 8th of 12 months, against 9.1/10 in the destination's best month.
Pack a mid-weight jacket, long sleeves and shoes you can walk 15 km in, a packable rain layer.
Figure on mid-season pricing, with crowds are moderate.
Flexible dates? September scores 2.8 points higher here — enough to change the trip.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Riga in October?
- In October, Riga averages 9°C, 84 mm of rain, and about 15 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 6.3/10.
- Is October a good time to visit Riga?
- October earns a 6.3/10 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 October?
- Expect about 84 mm of rain in October. Average humidity is 82% and there are about 15 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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