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Riga in October: weather, sea & travel advice
This month's data profile
Rain shapes the decision
Riga in October is climatically mixed. The average daily high is around 10 °C, and the sea is about 11 °C. With about 15 rainy days it is wet.
Historical monthly averages, not a weather forecast. Individual days and years can differ substantially.
Rank among 12 monthly averages
21/100 · #9
Warmth
#6
Dryness
#10
Sun
#8
Sea warmth
#5
Published best categories: none
Riga · OctoberPhoto: Jorge Láscar from Melbourne, Australia · CC BY 2.0Climate facts
- Average high
- 10 °C
- Average low
- 4 °C
- Sea
- 11 °C
- Rainy days (est.)
- 15 rainy days (est.)
- Sun (est.)
- 2 h/day
- Humidity
- 89 %
Climate evidence with direct month comparison
The highlighted row is the selected month. Precipitation total and rainy days are separate monthly averages.
| Month | Avg high °C | Avg low °C | Rainy days (est.) | Precipitation mm | Sun h/day (est.) | Humidity % | Wind m/s | Sea °C | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September | 16 | 9 | 12 | 59 | 3.5 | 84 | 3.3 | 16 | 47 |
| October (selected) | 10 | 4 | 15 | 78 | 1.6 | 89 | 3.8 | 11 | 21 |
| November | 3 | 0 | 14 | 68 | 0.6 | 93 | 3.9 | 8 | 16 |
How do the previous and next months compare?
Baseline: October (21/100)
Positive and negative values show the change from the selected month.
| Score Δ | Average high Δ | Average low Δ | Rainy days Δ | Rain Δ | Sun Δ | Humidity Δ | Wind Δ | Sea Δ | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September | +26 | +6.8 °C | +5 °C | -3.4 | -19 mm | +1.9 h | -5 % | -0.5 m/s | +4.3 °C |
| November | -5 | -6.2 °C | -4.3 °C | -0.4 | -10.4 mm | -1 h | +4.5 % | +0.1 m/s | -3.7 °C |
All twelve months in context
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Frequently asked questions
How warm is Riga in October?
The average daily high is around 10 °C, with an average daily low of about 4 °C.
Can you swim in Riga in October?
The sea is about 11 °C (cold).
Does it rain a lot in Riga in October?
The curated estimate is about 15 rainy days per month, not a directly measured long-term average. Total precipitation averages around 78 mm for the month. A rainy day does not mean all-day rain.
When is the best time to visit Riga?
By the climate score, July and August are the strongest months for Riga. October is not among them.