Month guide · Riga · Latvia
Riga in April
What April is really like in Riga: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Diego Delso, CC BY-SA 3.0
Quick answer
April is a good-value shoulder-season month. Expect average highs of 11°C (52°F), lows of 2°C (36°F), about 7 rainy days and roughly 14.2 hours of daylight. Cool spring days and the first café terraces; parks turn green late in the month.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 11°C (52°F) / 2°C (36°F)
- Rainy days
- About 7
- Daylight
- About 14.2 hours
- Sea temperature
- 4°C (39°F)
- Crowds
- Quiet
- Hotel prices
- Low
Weather in April
April is the 6th-warmest month in Riga: days average 11°C (52°F) against a yearly average high of 11°C (52°F), and nights fall to about 2°C (36°F). Rain falls on roughly 7 of its 30 days. Compared with March (4°C (39°F)), April is warmer; by May highs climb to around 17°C (63°F).
- Sunrise (15 April)
- About 06:15
- Sunset (15 April)
- About 20:32
- Daylight
- About 14.2 hours
- Sea
- 4°C (39°F)
Spring (March–May). Slushy March gives way to fresh, bright May days; quiet streets and moderate prices.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, April rates 2 for crowds (the peak is July at 5) and 2 for hotel prices (highest in June). That makes April one of the better-value months to book.
Events in April
April has no major recurring festival in Riga, which usually means easier bookings.
What to do in April
With cold days, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
Neighbourhood · Moscow Suburb
Spīķeri quarter
A row of 19th-century red-brick warehouses between the Central Market and the Daugava has been restored with cafés, galleries, a concert hall and the Riga Ghetto and Latvian Holocaust Museum, which documents the fate of Latvia's Jewish community.
- Time needed
- 1–2 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- History
- Food
- Art
Market · Pārdaugava
Kalnciema Quarter
Go on Saturday morning and take the tram across the Daugava from the Old Town.
- Time needed
- 1–2 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Food
- Shopping
- Architecture
- Off the beaten path
Zoo · Mežaparks
Mežaparks and Riga Zoo
Founded in 1912, Riga Zoo sits among the pines of the Mežaparks garden suburb beside Lake Ķīšezers, with a tropical house, giraffes and northern species.
- Time needed
- Half a day
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Kids
- Outdoors
- Nature
Museum · Jugla
Latvian Ethnographic Open-Air Museum
Go on the first weekend of June for the crafts fair, or around Midsummer for traditional celebrations.
- Time needed
- 3 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- History
- Kids
- Outdoors
- Architecture
What to pack
For highs near 11°C, lows near 2°C and 7 wet days: a warm coat, hat, gloves and thermal layers; shoes with good grip for icy pavements; a packable rain jacket for showers; comfortable walking shoes.
Is April a good time to visit Riga?
A good-value shoulder-season month. If your dates are flexible, May–September are better overall. Compare every month.
Riga in other months
Questions travellers ask
+Is April a good time to visit Riga?
It is a good-value shoulder-season month. Cool spring days and the first café terraces; parks turn green late in the month.
+How warm is Riga in April?
Average highs are around 11°C (52°F) and lows around 2°C (36°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Riga in April?
Expect rain on about 7 days of the month.