Month guide · Riga · Latvia
Riga in November
What November 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
November is a quieter month with trade-offs. Expect average highs of 4°C (39°F), lows of 0°C (32°F), about 11 rainy days and roughly 8 hours of daylight. Grey and damp, but national holidays bring candles along the embankment, a light festival and fireworks.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 4°C (39°F) / 0°C (32°F)
- Rainy days
- About 11
- Daylight
- About 8 hours
- Sea temperature
- 7°C (45°F)
- Crowds
- Quiet
- Hotel prices
- Low
Weather in November
November is the 9th-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 0°C (32°F). Rain falls on roughly 11 of its 30 days. Compared with October (10°C (50°F)), November is cooler; by December highs drop to around 1°C (34°F).
- Sunrise (15 November)
- About 08:05
- Sunset (15 November)
- About 16:12
- Daylight
- About 8 hours
- Sea
- 7°C (45°F)
Autumn (September–November). Mild September and golden early October, then grey skies, national-holiday candles and the light festival in November.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, November rates 2 for crowds (the peak is July at 5) and 2 for hotel prices (highest in June). That makes November one of the better-value months to book.
Events in November
- Lāčplēsis Day — candles along the Riga Castle wall by the river (11 November)
- Staro Rīga light festival (usually mid-November)
- Proclamation Day — fireworks over the Daugava (18 November)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in November
With cold days, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
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
Viewpoint · Moscow Suburb
Latvian Academy of Sciences viewpoint
The terrace usually operates in the warmer months; look for the side entrance and lift.
- Time needed
- 45 minutes
- Cost
- Low cost
- Views
- History
- Architecture
- Off the beaten path
Neighbourhood · Moscow Suburb
Spīķeri quarter
A row of 19th-century red-brick warehouses between the Central Market and the Daugava has been restored with cafés, galleries, a concert hall and the Riga Ghetto and Latvian Holocaust Museum, which documents the fate of Latvia's Jewish community.
- Time needed
- 1–2 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- History
- Food
- Art
What to pack
For highs near 4°C, lows near 0°C and 11 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 November a good time to visit Riga?
A quieter month with trade-offs, with 3 notable events on the calendar. If your dates are flexible, May–September are better overall. Compare every month.
Riga in other months
Questions travellers ask
+Is November a good time to visit Riga?
It is a quieter month with trade-offs. Grey and damp, but national holidays bring candles along the embankment, a light festival and fireworks.
+How warm is Riga in November?
Average highs are around 4°C (39°F) and lows around 0°C (32°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Riga in November?
Expect rain on about 11 days of the month.