Riga in january: average Weather, Temperature and Climate
Weather in Riga in january 2026
The weather in Riga in january comes from statistical datas on the past years. You can view the weather statistics the entire month, but also navigating through the tabs for the beginning, the middle and the end of the month.
Average weather throughout january
very bad weather 292.9cm
Weather at 6am
27°F
Cloudy
36% of time
28%
13%
12%
Weather at 12pm
29°F
Cloudy
38% of time
26%
15%
12%
Weather at 6pm
27°F
Cloudy
36% of time
25%
16%
9%
Weather at 3am
27°F
39%
23%
14%
9%
Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in Riga in january
These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in Riga in january.
The climate of Riga in january is very bad
The weather in january in Riga is wet (with 2.4in of rainfall over 4 days). It should be noted an improvement from the previous month since in december it receives an average of 2.4in of precipitation over 4 days.
The climate is quite cold here this month. Do not forget to cover yourself! The high seasonal norm is 31°F. The seasonal minimum is 27°F. Thus, the mean temperature average in january in Riga is 29°F. Note that these seasonal averages are in contrast with those observed in Riga in january with a maximum record of 47°F in 2020 and a minimum record of -5°F in 2010. You can expect to have about 23 days with temperatures under 32°F, or 74% of time.
In january in Riga, the days on average last 07:26. The sun rises at 08:50 and sets at 16:16.
Seasonal average climate and temperature of Riga in january
Check below seasonal norms These datas are compiled from the weather statements of the past years of january.
| January | |||||
| Outside temperature | |||||
| Average temperature | 29°F | ||||
| Highest temperature | 31°F | ||||
| Lowest temperature | 27°F | ||||
| Highest record temperature | 47°F (2020) | ||||
| Lowest record temperature | -5°F (2010) | ||||
| Number of days at -32°F | 23 day(s) (74%) | ||||
| Sea temperature | |||||
| Average sea temperature | 33°F | ||||
| Lowest sea temperature | 28°F | ||||
| Highest sea temperature | 38°F | ||||
| Wind | |||||
| Wind speed | 20km/h | ||||
| Wind temperature | 16°F | ||||
| Precipitation (rainfall) | |||||
| Rainfall | 2.4in | ||||
| Number of days with rainfall | 4 day(s) (11%) | ||||
| Record daily rainfall | 0.7in (2009) | ||||
| Snowfall | 292.9cm | ||||
| Other climate data | |||||
| Humidity | 93% | ||||
| Visibility | 7.36km | ||||
| Cloud cover | 76% | ||||
| UV index | 2 | ||||
| Daily sunshine hours | 5 | ||||
| Sunrise and sunset | |||||
| Time of sunrise | 08:50 | ||||
| Time of sunset | 16:16 | ||||
| Length of day | 07:26 | ||||
| Our opinion about the weather in january | |||||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | very bad | ||||
How was the weather last january?
Here is the day by day recorded weather in Riga in january 2025:
40°F to 43°F
32°F to 43°F
27°F to 32°F
29°F to 32°F
27°F to 31°F
29°F to 32°F
38°F to 40°F
32°F to 36°F
32°F to 36°F
32°F to 34°F
32°F to 34°F
31°F to 32°F
27°F to 34°F
38°F to 40°F
38°F to 40°F
34°F to 41°F
36°F to 40°F
40°F to 41°F
36°F to 41°F
36°F to 38°F
36°F to 38°F
36°F to 38°F
32°F to 38°F
34°F to 40°F
36°F to 40°F
40°F to 43°F
40°F to 41°F
40°F to 41°F
41°F to 47°F
41°F to 43°F
40°F to 41°F
Map: other cities in Latvia in january
Cities near Riga:
| Salaspils in january | very bad weather |
| Olaine in january | very bad weather |
| Carnikava in january | very bad weather |
| Jurmala in january | very bad weather |
| Ogre in january | very bad weather |
| Saulkrasti in january | very bad weather |
| Iecava in january | very bad weather |
| Jelgava in january | very bad weather |
| Sigulda in january | very bad weather |
| Tukums in january | very bad weather |
| Engure in january | very bad weather |
| Bauska in january | very bad weather |
Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in january.
Riga
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Weather data for Riga in january:
Weather data for Riga for january are derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Riga. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Riga can vary slightly from year to year, but this data should limit surprises. So you can pack your bags or check for the best time in year to go to Riga.