🇫🇷 Paris vs Riga 🇱🇻

Paris, France vs Riga, Latvia — a side-by-side climate comparison to help you pick. Paris is the warmer of the two — about 5 degrees warmer on average across the year. Paris is drier, with roughly 111 fewer rainy days a year.

Climate at a glance

🇫🇷 Paris🇱🇻 Riga
Avg annual high16°C11°C
Hottest monthJuly (25°C)July (23°C)
Coldest monthJanuary (2°C low)January (-4°C low)
Rainy days / year114225
SnowYesRare
Best months to visitMay, June, SeptemberJune, July, August

🇫🇷 Paris

Best around May, June, September. Hottest in July (25°C), coldest lows in January (2°C).

🇱🇻 Riga

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Paris or Riga warmer?

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

Which is rainier, Paris or Riga?

Riga is rainier — Paris sees about 111 fewer rainy days per year.

When is the best time to visit Paris vs Riga?

Paris is best around May, June, September; Riga is best around June, July, August.

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