Weather in Riga in August
In an average August, Riga sees a daily high around 22°C and a low around 13°C, based on 1980–2026 of local climate records.
| Average high | 22°C |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 18°C to 27°C |
| Average low | 13°C |
| Typical low range | 10°C to 16°C |
| Average daily precipitation | 3 mm |
August records
The most extreme August on record for each metric, across 1980–2026. For rainfall, the wettest and driest are by total August accumulation.
High
Highest
33°C
2014-08-04
Lowest
12°C
1981-08-28
Low
Highest
21°C
2010-08-14
Lowest
5°C
1984-08-27
Feels-like
Highest
46°C
2017-08-12
Lowest
1°C
2008-08-31
Humidity
Highest
18.5 g/m³
2010-08-16
Lowest
6.5 g/m³
1984-08-26
Wind
Highest
57 km/h
2026-08-23
Lowest
5 km/h
2020-08-15
Gust
Highest
99 km/h
2026-08-23
Lowest
12 km/h
2024-08-08
Precip
Wettest
157 mm
1980
Driest
9 mm
2002
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