Riga in december: average Weather, Temperature and Climate
Weather in Riga in december 2026
The weather in Riga in december comes from statistical datas on the last years. You can view the weather statistics for the whole month, but also navigating through the tabs for the beginning, the middle and the end of the month.
Average weather throughout december
very bad weather 244.4cm
Weather at 6am
32°F
Cloudy
45% of time
20%
15%
7%
Weather at 12pm
34°F
Cloudy
46% of time
17%
15%
9%
Weather at 6pm
34°F
Cloudy
42% of time
20%
15%
8%
Weather at 3am
32°F
31%
29%
17%
8%
Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in Riga in december
These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in Riga in december.
The climate of Riga in december is very bad
the weather in Riga in december is wet (with 2.2in of rainfall over 4 days). It should be noted a worsening from the previous month since in november there is an average of 2.6in of precipitation over 4 days.
The climate is rather more than very fresh here this month. Plan to cover you well! Temperatures are up to 36°F. In the morning the temperature drops to 32°F. Thus, the mean temperature average in december in Riga is 34°F. These temperatures are far removed from those records observed in Riga in the month of december with a maximum record of 49°F in 2015 and a minimum record of 7°F in 2010. You can expect to have about 16 days with temperatures under 32°F, or 52% of the month.
On this month of december, day length in Riga is generally 06:46. Sunrise is at 08:56 and sunset is at 15:42.
Seasonal average climate and temperature of Riga in december
Check below seasonal norms These datas are set from the weather statements of the past years of december.
| December | |||||
| Outside temperature | |||||
| Average temperature | 34°F | ||||
| Highest temperature | 36°F | ||||
| Lowest temperature | 32°F | ||||
| Highest record temperature | 49°F (2015) | ||||
| Lowest record temperature | 7°F (2010) | ||||
| Number of days at -32°F | 16 day(s) (52%) | ||||
| Sea temperature | |||||
| Average sea temperature | 39°F | ||||
| Lowest sea temperature | 32°F | ||||
| Highest sea temperature | 47°F | ||||
| Wind | |||||
| Wind speed | 22km/h | ||||
| Wind temperature | 23°F | ||||
| Precipitation (rainfall) | |||||
| Rainfall | 2.2in | ||||
| Number of days with rainfall | 4 day(s) (11%) | ||||
| Record daily rainfall | 1.3in (2010) | ||||
| Snowfall | 244.4cm | ||||
| Other climate data | |||||
| Humidity | 91% | ||||
| Visibility | 8.02km | ||||
| Cloud cover | 78% | ||||
| UV index | 2 | ||||
| Daily sunshine hours | 4 | ||||
| Sunrise and sunset | |||||
| Time of sunrise | 08:56 | ||||
| Time of sunset | 15:42 | ||||
| Length of day | 06:46 | ||||
| Our opinion about the weather in december | |||||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | very bad | ||||
How was the weather last december?
Here is the day by day recorded weather in Riga in december 2025:
38°F to 40°F
34°F to 38°F
34°F to 40°F
36°F to 41°F
40°F to 41°F
40°F to 43°F
38°F to 40°F
38°F to 43°F
45°F to 47°F
41°F to 49°F
45°F to 47°F
40°F to 45°F
29°F to 31°F
31°F to 38°F
41°F to 43°F
40°F to 43°F
38°F to 40°F
38°F to 41°F
38°F to 41°F
41°F to 45°F
41°F to 43°F
38°F to 40°F
25°F to 34°F
27°F to 31°F
32°F to 40°F
40°F to 43°F
38°F to 41°F
34°F to 38°F
34°F to 40°F
29°F to 31°F
25°F to 29°F
Map: other cities in Latvia in december
Cities near Riga:
| Salaspils in december | very bad weather |
| Olaine in december | very bad weather |
| Carnikava in december | very bad weather |
| Jurmala in december | very bad weather |
| Ogre in december | very bad weather |
| Saulkrasti in december | very bad weather |
| Iecava in december | very bad weather |
| Jelgava in december | very bad weather |
| Sigulda in december | very bad weather |
| Tukums in december | very bad weather |
| Engure in december | very bad weather |
| Bauska in december | very bad weather |
Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in december.
Riga
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Weather data for Riga in december:
Weather data for Riga for december 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.