Month guide · Riga · Latvia
Riga in March
What March is really like in Riga: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Sergei Gussev, CC BY 2.0
Quick answer
March is a quieter month with trade-offs. Expect average highs of 4°C (39°F), lows of -3°C (27°F), about 8 rainy days and roughly 11.6 hours of daylight. Thaw begins and days lengthen, but it still feels wintry and slushy.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 4°C (39°F) / -3°C (27°F)
- Rainy days
- About 8
- Daylight
- About 11.6 hours
- Sea temperature
- 1°C (34°F)
- Crowds
- Quiet
- Hotel prices
- Low
Weather in March
March is the 8th-warmest month in Riga: days average 4°C (39°F) against a yearly average high of 11°C (52°F), and nights fall to about -3°C (27°F). Rain falls on roughly 8 of its 31 days. Compared with February (0°C (32°F)), March is warmer; by April highs climb to around 11°C (52°F).
- Sunrise (15 March)
- About 06:39
- Sunset (15 March)
- About 18:26
- Daylight
- About 11.6 hours
- Sea
- 1°C (34°F)
Spring (March–May). Slushy March gives way to fresh, bright May days; quiet streets and moderate prices.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, March rates 2 for crowds (the peak is July at 5) and 2 for hotel prices (highest in June). That makes March one of the better-value months to book.
Events in March
March has no major recurring festival in Riga, which usually means easier bookings.
What to do in March
With cold days, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
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
Park · City Centre
City canal and Bastejkalns park
Take a one-hour canal cruise in summer for a different angle on the Old Town and the Daugava.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Outdoors
- Couples
- Kids
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 4°C, lows near -3°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 March 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 March a good time to visit Riga?
It is a quieter month with trade-offs. Thaw begins and days lengthen, but it still feels wintry and slushy.
+How warm is Riga in March?
Average highs are around 4°C (39°F) and lows around -3°C (27°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Riga in March?
Expect rain on about 8 days of the month.