Month guide · Riga · Latvia
Riga in June
What June 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
June is one of the best months to visit Riga. Expect average highs of 21°C (70°F), lows of 11°C (52°F), about 9 rainy days and roughly 17.8 hours of daylight. Long white nights and outdoor festivals; the city empties for the Midsummer holiday when locals head to the countryside.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 21°C (70°F) / 11°C (52°F)
- Rainy days
- About 9
- Daylight
- About 17.8 hours
- Sea temperature
- 16°C (61°F)
- Crowds
- Busy
- Hotel prices
- High
Weather in June
June is the 3rd-warmest month in Riga: days average 21°C (70°F) against a yearly average high of 11°C (52°F), and nights fall to about 11°C (52°F). Rain falls on roughly 9 of its 30 days. Compared with May (17°C (63°F)), June is warmer; by July highs climb to around 23°C (73°F).
- Sunrise (15 June)
- About 04:29
- Sunset (15 June)
- About 22:19
- Daylight
- About 17.8 hours
- Sea
- 16°C (61°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, June rates 4 for crowds (the peak is July at 5) and 4 for hotel prices (highest in June). Book accommodation early: June is one of the pricier months.
Events in June
- Crafts fair at the Open-Air Museum (usually the first weekend of June)
- Riga Opera Festival (usually June)
- Līgo and Jāņi — Midsummer public holidays with bonfires and singing (23–24 June)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in June
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
Neighbourhood · Old Riga
Old Riga walk
The UNESCO-listed medieval core packs guild halls, churches and merchants' houses into narrow lanes between the Daugava and the city canal.
- Time needed
- Half a day
- Cost
- Free
- Iconic
- Free
- History
- Architecture
- Photo spot
Architecture · Old Riga
House of the Blackheads
Look for the plaque in the square marking the spot where Riga claims the first decorated Christmas tree stood in 1510.
- Time needed
- 30–60 minutes
- Cost
- Low cost
- Iconic
- Architecture
- History
- Photo spot
Religious site · Old Riga
Riga Cathedral
Founded in 1211, the Dom is the largest medieval church in the Baltic states, mixing Romanesque, Gothic and Baroque elements around a peaceful cloister.
- Time needed
- 45 minutes, longer with a concert
- Cost
- Low cost
- History
- Architecture
- Rainy day
- Iconic
Street · Quiet Centre
Alberta iela and the Art Nouveau district
Bring binoculars or zoom in with your phone; the best details are high on the upper storeys.
- Time needed
- 2 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Iconic
- Free
- Architecture
- Art
- Photo spot
What to pack
For highs near 21°C, lows near 11°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.
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Questions travellers ask
+Is June a good time to visit Riga?
It is one of the best months to visit Riga. Long white nights and outdoor festivals; the city empties for the Midsummer holiday when locals head to the countryside.
+How warm is Riga in June?
Average highs are around 21°C (70°F) and lows around 11°C (52°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Riga in June?
Expect rain on about 9 days of the month.