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Weather in Riga for January 2026

Your guide to Riga weather in January - trends and predictions

    Snow Forecast ❄️

  • Expect heavy snowfall in Riga during January, with an average of 20 snowy days.
    According to Riga snow forecast for January 2026, 5 snowy days are expected at the beginning of January. The first snowfall for January is expected in Thursday, 1 January.

    • Temperatures

  • The forecast for the upcoming days in Riga predicts a temperature of 1.6 °C, which is slightly above the historical average.

  • In general, the average temperature in Riga at the beginning of January is -0.1 °C. As the month progressed, temperatures tended to significantly warm up, reaching an average of 3.4 °C by the end of January.

Average dry days
4
Dry days
Average rainy days
7
Rainy days
Average snowy days
20
Snow days
Average temperatures
1°/-2°
Temperatures
Average wind speed
23 km/h
Avg max wind
Average humidity
87 %
Avg humidity

Riga Weather January

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December
February
Mon.Tue.Wed.Thu.Fri.Sat.Sun.
1
Patchy rain possible
3°
2
Patchy rain possible
2°
3
Patchy moderate snow
0°
4
Light freezing rain
0°
5
Heavy snow
0°
6
Blowing snow
-2°
7
Overcast
-4°
8
Overcast
-0°
9
Patchy moderate snow
1°
10
Light freezing rain
2°
11
Overcast
2°
12
Light freezing rain
1°
13
Moderate rain at times
1°
14
Moderate rain at times
2°
15
Moderate rain at times
3°
16
Overcast
2°
17
Light freezing rain
1°
18
Patchy rain possible
3°
19
Moderate snow
2°
20
Partly cloudy
1°
21
Overcast
1°
22
Overcast
2°
23
Sunny
2°
24
Overcast
2°
25
Patchy rain possible
3°
26
Light freezing rain
3°
27
Overcast
3°
28
Sunny
3°
29
Overcast
5°
30
Heavy rain at times
4°
31
Overcast
3°

Temperatures trend during January in Riga

See the weather trend as well as the moving average line

January weather in Riga day by day

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December February
Date Weather Temperatures Rain Snow More
1 Jan. Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 3° /0° 0.2 mm 0.2 cm
2 Jan. Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 2° /0° 1.4 mm 1 cm
3 Jan. Patchy moderate snow
Patchy moderate snow
 0° /-1° 0.5 mm 0.3 cm
4 Jan. Light freezing rain
Light freezing rain
 0° /-1° 0 mm 0 cm
5 Jan. Heavy snow
Heavy snow
 0° /-3° 4.1 mm 3 cm
6 Jan. Blowing snow
Blowing snow
 -2° /-4° 0.1 mm 0 cm
7 Jan. Overcast
Overcast
 -4° /-9° 0.3 mm 0 cm
8 Jan. Overcast
Overcast
 0° /-8° 1.7 mm 0.9 cm
9 Jan. Patchy moderate snow
Patchy moderate snow
 1° /-2° 0.9 mm 0.4 cm
10 Jan. Light freezing rain
Light freezing rain
 2° /0° 8.6 mm 3.3 cm
11 Jan. Overcast
Overcast
 2° /-2° 0.5 mm 0.1 cm
12 Jan. Light freezing rain
Light freezing rain
 1° /-4° 5.6 mm 3.1 cm
13 Jan. Moderate rain at times
Moderate rain at times
 1° /-3° 2.4 mm 0.6 cm
14 Jan. Moderate rain at times
Moderate rain at times
 2° /-1° 2.2 mm 0.9 cm
15 Jan. Moderate rain at times
Moderate rain at times
 3° /-1° 2.9 mm 0.6 cm
16 Jan. Overcast
Overcast
 2° /-2° 1.7 mm 0.8 cm
17 Jan. Light freezing rain
Light freezing rain
 1° /-3° 1.1 mm 0.1 cm
18 Jan. Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 3° /-1° 2.6 mm 0.9 cm
19 Jan. Moderate snow
Moderate snow
 2° /-4° 3.7 mm 2.2 cm
20 Jan. Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
 1° /-5° 0 mm 0 cm
21 Jan. Overcast
Overcast
 1° /-3° 0.2 mm 0.1 cm
22 Jan. Overcast
Overcast
 2° /-1° 1.7 mm 0.4 cm
23 Jan. Sunny
Sunny
 2° /-2° 1 mm 0.5 cm
24 Jan. Overcast
Overcast
 2° /-1° 3.6 mm 1.3 cm
25 Jan. Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 3° /0° 2 mm 0.1 cm
26 Jan. Light freezing rain
Light freezing rain
 3° /0° 5.1 mm 0 cm
27 Jan. Overcast
Overcast
 3° /-1° 2.1 mm 0.1 cm
28 Jan. Sunny
Sunny
 3° /-1° 0.5 mm 0 cm
29 Jan. Overcast
Overcast
 5° /0° 0.4 mm 0 cm
30 Jan. Heavy rain at times
Heavy rain at times
 4° /1° 3 mm 0 cm
31 Jan. Overcast
Overcast
 3° /0° 1.6 mm 0 cm
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Important Notice
Our weather forecast for Riga in January is based on the analysis of historical data rather than real-time forecast models. While this provides a general overview, weather conditions can change. We recommend that you check the Riga forecast closer to your planned date for the most up-to-date weather information.
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Riga in January - FAQ

What are the expected maximum and minimum temperatures in Riga during January?
Brace for cold days with temperatures not exceeding 1° and nights that are likely to be freezing. Winter clothing is essential for comfort and safety.
How much rainfall should be expected in Riga during January?
Moderate rainfall is anticipated in Riga during January, with a total of 83.1 mm spread over approximately 7 days. Considering plans for rainy days is advisable.
Will it snow in Riga in January 2026?
Riga experiences an average snowfall of 25.19 cm during January, occurring over 20 days.
What are the typical wind conditions in Riga during January?
The average wind speed in Riga during January is 23 km/h, suggesting breezy to windy conditions, depending on your activities.

Riga snow forecast January 2026

Track daily snowfall levels and discover Riga’s snowy potential this January ❄️
On average, Riga sees 20 snowy days during January, with approximately 25.2 cm of total snowfall.

January rainfall patterns in Riga

Explore the daily rainfall trends and prepare for Rigas January weather 💧
Typically, Riga has 7 rainy days in January with a total of 83.1 mm of rainfall.

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