🇪🇸 Barcelona vs Riga 🇱🇻

Barcelona, Spain vs Riga, Latvia — a side-by-side climate comparison to help you pick. Barcelona is the warmer of the two — about 10 degrees warmer on average across the year. Barcelona is drier, with roughly 166 fewer rainy days a year.

Climate at a glance

🇪🇸 Barcelona🇱🇻 Riga
Avg annual high21°C11°C
Hottest monthJuly (29°C)July (23°C)
Coldest monthJanuary (5°C low)January (-4°C low)
Rainy days / year59225
SnowRareRare
Best months to visitApril, May, OctoberJune, July, August

🇪🇸 Barcelona

Best around April, May, October. Hottest in July (29°C), coldest lows in January (5°C).

🇱🇻 Riga

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Barcelona or Riga warmer?

Barcelona is warmer overall, averaging about 10 degrees higher across the year.

Which is rainier, Barcelona or Riga?

Riga is rainier — Barcelona sees about 166 fewer rainy days per year.

When is the best time to visit Barcelona vs Riga?

Barcelona is best around April, May, October; Riga is best around June, July, August.

Not sure? Find your ideal destination by climate →