Month guide · Riga · Latvia
Riga in February
What February 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
February is a quieter month with trade-offs. Expect average highs of 0°C (32°F), lows of -6°C (21°F), about 8 rainy days and roughly 9.4 hours of daylight. Usually the coldest, quietest month; frozen river edges and crisp, bright days between grey spells.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 0°C (32°F) / -6°C (21°F)
- Rainy days
- About 8
- Daylight
- About 9.4 hours
- Sea temperature
- 1°C (34°F)
- Crowds
- Very quiet
- Hotel prices
- Low
Weather in February
February is the 11th-warmest month in Riga: days average 0°C (32°F) against a yearly average high of 11°C (52°F), and nights fall to about -6°C (21°F). Rain falls on roughly 8 of its 28 days. Compared with January (-1°C (30°F)), February is about as warm; by March highs climb to around 4°C (39°F).
- Sunrise (15 February)
- About 07:52
- Sunset (15 February)
- About 17:24
- Daylight
- About 9.4 hours
- Sea
- 1°C (34°F)
Winter (December–February). Snow, Christmas markets and concerts in December; very cold and quiet after New Year, with the lowest prices.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, February rates 1 for crowds (the peak is July at 5) and 2 for hotel prices (highest in June). That makes February one of the better-value months to book.
Events in February
February has no major recurring festival in Riga, which usually means easier bookings.
What to do in February
With cold days, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
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Museum · Mežciems
Riga Motor Museum
Reopened in 2016 in a modern building in the eastern suburbs, the museum displays cars and motorbikes from the early 1900s onwards, including vehicles used by Soviet leaders, among them a Rolls-Royce crashed by Leonid Brezhnev.
- Time needed
- 1.5–2 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Kids
- Rainy day
- History
Neighbourhood · Old Riga
Old Riga walk
Walk early in the morning or in the evening, and follow Jēkaba iela and Mazā Pils iela for quieter lanes.
- Time needed
- Half a day
- Cost
- Free
- Iconic
- Free
- History
- Architecture
- Photo spot
Architecture · Old Riga
House of the Blackheads
First mentioned in 1334 as a hall for merchants' guilds, the House of the Blackheads was named after the brotherhood of unmarried foreign merchants who rented it.
- Time needed
- 30–60 minutes
- Cost
- Low cost
- Iconic
- Architecture
- History
- Photo spot
Religious site · Old Riga
St Peter's Church
Check that the tower platform is open before you go, and choose a clear day.
- Time needed
- 45 minutes
- Cost
- Low cost
- Views
- History
- Architecture
- Iconic
What to pack
For highs near 0°C, lows near -6°C and 8 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 February a good time to visit Riga?
A quieter month with trade-offs. If your dates are flexible, May–September are better overall. Compare every month.
Riga in other months
Questions travellers ask
+Is February a good time to visit Riga?
It is a quieter month with trade-offs. Usually the coldest, quietest month; frozen river edges and crisp, bright days between grey spells.
+How warm is Riga in February?
Average highs are around 0°C (32°F) and lows around -6°C (21°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Riga in February?
Expect rain on about 8 days of the month.