Beaches · Riga · Latvia
The best beaches in and near Riga
Where to swim and spend a beach day, and when the water is warm.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Diliff, CC BY-SA 3.0
Quick answer
The best-known beach is Jūrmala (Majori and Dzintari) (About 30 minutes by train from Riga Central Station).
Key facts
- Beaches in this guide
- 3
- Warmest sea
- 19°C (66°F)
The beaches
About 30 minutes by train from Riga Central Station · Classic beach days and families
1.Jūrmala (Majori and Dzintari)
A long, wide white-sand beach backed by pine forest, with cafés and shallow water; Majori is the liveliest stretch.
About 30 minutes by train from Riga Central Station · A quieter swim within the city
2.Vecāķi
Riga's own sandy beach on the Gulf of Riga, backed by dunes and pines and quieter than Jūrmala.
About 1 hour by train from Riga Central Station · Dune walks and space
3.Saulkrasti
A coastal town with long sandy beaches and the White Dune, a sandy bluff above the sea with a forest trail.
Sea temperature by month
| Month | Sea | Air high |
|---|---|---|
| January | 2°C (36°F) | -1°C (30°F) |
| February | 1°C (34°F) | 0°C (32°F) |
| March | 1°C (34°F) | 4°C (39°F) |
| April | 4°C (39°F) | 11°C (52°F) |
| May | 10°C (50°F) | 17°C (63°F) |
| June | 16°C (61°F) | 21°C (70°F) |
| July | 19°C (66°F) | 23°C (73°F) |
| August | 19°C (66°F) | 22°C (72°F) |
| September | 15°C (59°F) | 17°C (63°F) |
| October | 11°C (52°F) | 10°C (50°F) |
| November | 7°C (45°F) | 4°C (39°F) |
| December | 4°C (39°F) | 1°C (34°F) |
Staying near the beach
Getting to the beaches
- Tram — Trams cross the river to Pārdaugava and run to Mežaparks (line 11) and along Miera iela.
- Bus — Buses and trolleybuses fill the gaps, and bus 22 links the airport with the city centre.
- Train — Suburban trains from Riga Central Station serve Jūrmala, Sigulda, Cēsis and the Vecāķi beach line.
- Boat — Small cruise boats run along the city canal and the Daugava in the warmer months, departing near the Freedom Monument and the Old Town embankment.
Beach-weather months
Air temperatures rarely reach classic beach weather here: the warmest month, July, averages 23°C (73°F).
Beach safety
Riga is generally low-risk for visitors, but pickpocketing occurs at the Central Market, the stations and crowded Old Town streets. Inflated-bill scams involving bars and strangers who invite visitors in have been widely reported in Old Riga, so choose your own venues and check prices. Swim at lifeguarded beaches where possible and follow local flag warnings.
Questions travellers ask
+Does Riga have beaches?
Yes: Jūrmala (Majori and Dzintari), Vecāķi and Saulkrasti.
+What is the best beach near Riga?
Jūrmala (Majori and Dzintari): A long, wide white-sand beach backed by pine forest, with cafés and shallow water; Majori is the liveliest stretch.