Latvia Riga Weather in April — Climate Guide
April in Riga is high
April is high for Riga.
April is Riga's best-value spring month — pre-summer pricing, 15-hour daylight by month-end, all attractions fully operational, and the first proper café-terrace days. Easter (varies in April) brings family-friendly events at Riga Cathedral and around Old Town. Riga Marathon registration opens (the marathon itself is mid-May), and the city begins its visible warming-up for summer festival season.
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Best-value spring month + 15h daylight + first café terraces + Easter atmosphere
April Weather at a Glance
April averages 50°F / 10°C highs and 36°F / 2°C lows with 40mm precipitation over 9 wet days. Humidity 72% (dropping). Sunshine 6h daily. Daylight stretches 15h by month-end — sunrise 05:55, sunset 20:55. The biggest weather variable in April: early month can still sleet, late month feels like full spring. Sea-temp 4°C (no swimming). Easter (varies) can fall in April or March.
April Travel Advice
Late April is the sweet spot for first-time visitors — same daylight as May but at March pricing. Easter weekend services at Riga Cathedral (Catholic + Lutheran) draw crowds. Jūrmala train service ramps up but the beach is still too cold for swimming — go for the moody pre-season Baltic-coast walks. Pack a light jacket + waterproof — sudden showers common.
April Pricing Trends
Pre-summer shoulder: Grand Palace $230-380/night, mid-range 4-star $100-170. Flights from major hubs $300-700. Easter week varies (15-25% premium if applicable).
Riga April Weather Stats
Avg High
10°C
Avg Low
2°C
Rainy Days
9
40mm total
Sunshine
6h
Daily avg
Humidity
72%
moderate
UV Index
3
Moderate
Wind
13 km/h
Gusts 34
Sea Temp
4°C
no swimming
Crowds
Moderate
At attractions
April Sunrise & Sunset
Air Quality
PM2.5
13 μg/m³
PM10
22 μg/m³
Status
good
Feels-Like Temperature & Wind
Feels like
Daytime
9°C
Nighttime
1°C
Humidity and wind affect how the actual temperature feels.
Wind
13 km/h
Max gust 34 km/h
Activities Recommended for April
April Travel Pros & Cons
Pros
- 10/2°C ideal for walking + first café terraces
- Daylight 15 hours by month-end (sunrise 05:55, sunset 20:55)
- Old Town fully accessible (no ice, manageable rain)
- Pre-summer pricing (still 25-30% below July peak)
- Easter family-friendly atmosphere if Easter falls in April
Cons
- Variable weather — 9 wet days/month, can sleet into early April
- Easter premium if Easter falls in April
- Sea-temp 4°C still no swimming
- Café-terrace weather inconsistent
- Some restaurants close Easter Monday
April Events & Festivals
- Easter holiday week (varies, often early April)
- Riga Marathon registration opens
- Jūrmala train service ramps up (full summer schedule by month-end)
- Walpurgis Eve (April 30) — smaller in Latvia than Sweden but bonfires visible in Mežaparks
Riga in April — Full Picture
April is Riga's best-value spring month — pre-summer pricing, 15-hour daylight by month-end, all attractions fully operational, and the first proper café-terrace days. Easter (varies in April) brings family-friendly events at Riga Cathedral and around Old Town. Riga Marathon registration opens (the marathon itself is mid-May), and the city begins its visible warming-up for summer festival season.
What to Wear & What to Pack
Mid-spring layering — light jacket, knit on top of tee, sneakers, compact umbrella. Late-month begins café terrace weather. Sunglasses essential. Bird-watching jacket if visiting Mežaparks or Jūrmala (still chilly at the coast).
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Seasonal Weather Overview
Spring (Mar·Apr·May)
Current10°C
2.3°C
9.3/mo
Summer (Jun·Jul·Aug)
21°C
13°C
10.7/mo
Autumn (Sep·Oct·Nov)
10°C
4.7°C
12.3/mo
Winter (Dec·Jan·Feb)
-0.3°C
-5.7°C
10.7/mo
Riga Monthly Weather Comparison
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Sun | Humid | UV | Crowd | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -1° | -7° | 11d·45mm | 1h | 87% | 0 | Quiet | Low season | |
| -1° | -7° | 9d·35mm | 2h | 84% | 1 | Quiet | Low season | |
| 4° | -3° | 10d·35mm | 4h | 78% | 2 | Quiet | Shoulder | |
| 10° | 2° | 9d·40mm | 6h | 72% | 3 | Moderate | Shoulder | |
| May (Best) | 16° | 8° | 9d·45mm | 9h | 68% | 4 | Busy | Peak |
| June (Best) | 20° | 12° | 10d·60mm | 10h | 70% | 5 | Very busy | Peak |
| July (Best) | 22° | 14° | 11d·75mm | 10h | 73% | 5 | Very busy | Peak |
| August (Best) | 21° | 13° | 11d·80mm | 9h | 76% | 4 | Very busy | Peak |
| 16° | 9° | 12d·70mm | 6h | 80% | 3 | Busy | Peak | |
| 10° | 5° | 12d·75mm | 3h | 84% | 2 | Moderate | Shoulder | |
| 4° | 0° | 13d·65mm | 1h | 88% | 1 | Moderate | Shoulder | |
| 1° | -3° | 12d·50mm | 1h | 89% | 0 | Busy | Peak |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is April a good time to visit Riga?
Riga in April is high. Tourist crowds are moderate and flight/hotel prices are shoulder.
What's the average temperature in Riga in April?
Riga April averages a high of 10°C and a low of 2°C.
Does it rain much in Riga in April?
Riga April averages 40mm of rainfall over about 9 rainy days.
What should I wear in Riga in April?
Mid-spring layering — light jacket, knit on top of tee, sneakers, compact umbrella. Late-month begins café terrace weather. Sunglasses essential. Bird-watching jacket if visiting Mežaparks or Jūrmala (still chilly at the coast).
What time are sunrise and sunset in Riga in April?
Riga April sunrise is 05:55 and sunset is 20:55, with 15h of daylight.
What's the air quality like in Riga in April?
Riga April air quality (AQI) averages 40, rated Good. PM2.5 averages 13μg/m³.
What activities are recommended in Riga in April?
In April, Riga is great for Old Town + Art Nouveau quarter walks, Riga Central Market full operation, First café terraces on Doma laukums.
Is April peak season in Riga?
Riga April crowds are moderate and prices are shoulder. You can travel relatively comfortably without long queues.
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Based in Chiang Mai for 8+ years, with 30+ countries visited across Southeast Asia, Japan, and Europe. Every detail in this guide is primary-source verified as of April 2026, with prices auto-refreshed via live exchange rate APIs. This isn't AI-generated boilerplate — it's written from the perspective of someone who has actually been there.