Month guide · Riga · Latvia
Riga in October
What October is really like in Riga: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Zairon, CC BY-SA 4.0
Quick answer
October is a good-value shoulder-season month. Expect average highs of 10°C (50°F), lows of 4°C (39°F), about 11 rainy days and roughly 10.2 hours of daylight. Golden early October, then cooler, wetter weather and shorter days.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 10°C (50°F) / 4°C (39°F)
- Rainy days
- About 11
- Daylight
- About 10.2 hours
- Sea temperature
- 11°C (52°F)
- Crowds
- Quiet
- Hotel prices
- Low
Weather in October
October is the 7th-warmest month in Riga: days average 10°C (50°F) against a yearly average high of 11°C (52°F), and nights fall to about 4°C (39°F). Rain falls on roughly 11 of its 31 days. Compared with September (17°C (63°F)), October is cooler; by November highs drop to around 4°C (39°F).
- Sunrise (15 October)
- About 07:56
- Sunset (15 October)
- About 18:22
- Daylight
- About 10.2 hours
- Sea
- 11°C (52°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, October rates 2 for crowds (the peak is July at 5) and 2 for hotel prices (highest in June). That makes October one of the better-value months to book.
Events in October
October has no major recurring festival in Riga, which usually means easier bookings.
What to do in October
With cold days, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
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
Street · Quiet Centre
Alberta iela and the Art Nouveau district
Built in a burst of prosperity around 1900, the streets north of the Esplanāde are lined with Art Nouveau apartment blocks.
- Time needed
- 2 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Iconic
- Free
- Architecture
- Art
- Photo spot
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
What to pack
For highs near 10°C, lows near 4°C and 11 wet days: a warm coat, hat, gloves and thermal layers; a packable rain jacket for showers; comfortable walking shoes.
Is October a good time to visit Riga?
A good-value shoulder-season month. If your dates are flexible, May–September are better overall. Compare every month.
Riga in other months
Questions travellers ask
+Is October a good time to visit Riga?
It is a good-value shoulder-season month. Golden early October, then cooler, wetter weather and shorter days.
+How warm is Riga in October?
Average highs are around 10°C (50°F) and lows around 4°C (39°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Riga in October?
Expect rain on about 11 days of the month.