🇳🇱 Amsterdam vs Riga 🇱🇻

Amsterdam, Netherlands vs Riga, Latvia — a side-by-side climate comparison to help you pick. Amsterdam is the warmer of the two — about 3 degrees warmer on average across the year. Amsterdam is drier, with roughly 73 fewer rainy days a year.

Climate at a glance

🇳🇱 Amsterdam🇱🇻 Riga
Avg annual high14°C11°C
Hottest monthJuly (22°C)July (23°C)
Coldest monthJanuary (1°C low)January (-4°C low)
Rainy days / year152225
SnowYesRare
Best months to visitJune, July, AugustJune, July, August

🇳🇱 Amsterdam

Best around June, July, August. Hottest in July (22°C), coldest lows in January (1°C).

🇱🇻 Riga

Best around June, July, August. Hottest in July (23°C), coldest lows in January (-4°C).

Frequently asked questions

Is Amsterdam or Riga warmer?

Amsterdam is warmer overall, averaging about 3 degrees higher across the year.

Which is rainier, Amsterdam or Riga?

Riga is rainier — Amsterdam sees about 73 fewer rainy days per year.

When is the best time to visit Amsterdam vs Riga?

Amsterdam is best around June, July, August; Riga is best around June, July, August.

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