🇬🇧 London vs Riga 🇱🇻

London, United Kingdom vs Riga, Latvia — a side-by-side climate comparison to help you pick. London is the warmer of the two — about 5 degrees warmer on average across the year. London is drier, with roughly 114 fewer rainy days a year.

Climate at a glance

🇬🇧 London🇱🇻 Riga
Avg annual high16°C11°C
Hottest monthJuly (24°C)July (23°C)
Coldest monthJanuary (3°C low)January (-4°C low)
Rainy days / year111225
SnowYesRare
Best months to visitJune, July, AugustJune, July, August

🇬🇧 London

Best around June, July, August. Hottest in July (24°C), coldest lows in January (3°C).

🇱🇻 Riga

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

Frequently asked questions

Is London or Riga warmer?

London is warmer overall, averaging about 5 degrees higher across the year.

Which is rainier, London or Riga?

Riga is rainier — London sees about 114 fewer rainy days per year.

When is the best time to visit London vs Riga?

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

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