Month guide · Riga · Latvia
Riga in August
What August is really like in Riga: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
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Quick answer
August is one of the best months to visit Riga. Expect average highs of 22°C (72°F), lows of 12°C (54°F), about 10 rainy days and roughly 15.2 hours of daylight. Warm with the sea at its warmest; the city festival brings concerts and markets to the streets.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 22°C (72°F) / 12°C (54°F)
- Rainy days
- About 10
- Daylight
- About 15.2 hours
- Sea temperature
- 19°C (66°F)
- Crowds
- Busy
- Hotel prices
- High
Weather in August
August is the 2nd-warmest month in Riga: days average 22°C (72°F) against a yearly average high of 11°C (52°F), and nights fall to about 12°C (54°F). Rain falls on roughly 10 of its 31 days. Compared with July (23°C (73°F)), August is about as warm; by September highs drop to around 17°C (63°F).
- Sunrise (15 August)
- About 05:51
- Sunset (15 August)
- About 21:05
- Daylight
- About 15.2 hours
- Sea
- 19°C (66°F)
Summer (June–August). White nights, Midsummer, beach days at Jūrmala and festivals; busiest and most expensive, with heavy summer showers.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, August rates 4 for crowds (the peak is July at 5) and 4 for hotel prices (highest in June). Book accommodation early: August is one of the pricier months.
Events in August
- Riga City Festival — concerts and events across the centre (usually mid-to-late August)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in August
With frequent rain, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
Market · Pārdaugava
Kalnciema Quarter
A cluster of restored 19th-century wooden houses on Kalnciema iela, across the river, hosts a Saturday market of farm produce, street food, local crafts and design, with concerts and events in summer.
- Time needed
- 1–2 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Food
- Shopping
- Architecture
- Off the beaten path
Zoo · Mežaparks
Mežaparks and Riga Zoo
Take tram 11 from the centre and pack a picnic for the lake shore afterwards.
- Time needed
- Half a day
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Kids
- Outdoors
- Nature
Museum · Jugla
Latvian Ethnographic Open-Air Museum
Founded in 1924 on the wooded shore of Lake Jugla, this is one of Europe's oldest open-air museums, with farmsteads, windmills, fishermen's houses and wooden churches moved from every region of Latvia.
- Time needed
- 3 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- History
- Kids
- Outdoors
- Architecture
Religious site · Old Riga
Riga Cathedral
Time your visit for an organ concert; the instrument is the reason to go inside.
- Time needed
- 45 minutes, longer with a concert
- Cost
- Low cost
- History
- Architecture
- Rainy day
- Iconic
What to pack
For highs near 22°C, lows near 12°C and 10 wet days: light layers for the day and a light jacket for the evening; a packable rain jacket for showers; comfortable walking shoes.
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Questions travellers ask
+Is August a good time to visit Riga?
It is one of the best months to visit Riga. Warm with the sea at its warmest; the city festival brings concerts and markets to the streets.
+How warm is Riga in August?
Average highs are around 22°C (72°F) and lows around 12°C (54°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Riga in August?
Expect rain on about 10 days of the month.