Month guide · Riga · Latvia
Riga in July
What July is really like in Riga: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Suicasmo, CC BY-SA 4.0
Quick answer
July is one of the best months to visit Riga. Expect average highs of 23°C (73°F), lows of 13°C (55°F), about 9 rainy days and roughly 17.2 hours of daylight. Warmest month, ideal for the beaches at Jūrmala and Vecāķi, though heavy showers are common.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 23°C (73°F) / 13°C (55°F)
- Rainy days
- About 9
- Daylight
- About 17.2 hours
- Sea temperature
- 19°C (66°F)
- Crowds
- Very busy
- Hotel prices
- High
Weather in July
July is the warmest month in Riga: days average 23°C (73°F) against a yearly average high of 11°C (52°F), and nights fall to about 13°C (55°F). Rain falls on roughly 9 of its 31 days. Compared with June (21°C (70°F)), July is warmer; by August highs stay near 22°C (72°F).
- Sunrise (15 July)
- About 04:52
- Sunset (15 July)
- About 22:07
- Daylight
- About 17.2 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, July rates 5 for crowds (the peak is July at 5) and 4 for hotel prices (highest in June). Book accommodation early: July is one of the pricier months.
Events in July
July has no major recurring festival in Riga, which usually means easier bookings.
What to do in July
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
Landmark · City Centre
Freedom Monument
Combine it with a stroll through the Bastejkalns park and along the city canal beside it.
- Time needed
- 20 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Iconic
- History
Architecture · Old Riga
Three Brothers
Three adjoining houses on Mazā Pils iela trace Riga's domestic architecture over three centuries, the oldest dating from the 15th century with a stepped Gothic gable and tiny windows.
- Time needed
- 20–30 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Architecture
- History
- Photo spot
Gallery · City Centre
Latvian National Museum of Art
Go up to the rooftop terrace for a view over the Esplanāde and the Nativity of Christ Cathedral.
- Time needed
- 2 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Art
- Rainy day
- Architecture
Religious site · City Centre
Nativity of Christ Cathedral
Riga's main Orthodox cathedral, built between 1876 and 1884 in Neo-Byzantine style with gilded domes, stands in the Esplanāde park.
- Time needed
- 20–30 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Architecture
- History
What to pack
For highs near 23°C, lows near 13°C and 9 wet days: light layers for the day and a light jacket for the evening; a packable rain jacket for showers; comfortable walking shoes.
Is July a good time to visit Riga?
One of the best months to visit Riga. The other best months are May–June and August–September. Compare every month.
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Questions travellers ask
+Is July a good time to visit Riga?
It is one of the best months to visit Riga. Warmest month, ideal for the beaches at Jūrmala and Vecāķi, though heavy showers are common.
+How warm is Riga in July?
Average highs are around 23°C (73°F) and lows around 13°C (55°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Riga in July?
Expect rain on about 9 days of the month.