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Riga, December 29
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Historical Weather Analysis

Riga Weather on December 29 — Best Time to Visit?

Based on 30 years of historical data, we have the answer.

cloudy

1.1°C

High

-2.5°C

Low

22%

Rain

🥶 Feels like -4.3°C (wind chill)

partly-cloudy-day
YES, GOOD CHOICE
Peak Season

December 29 is generally a great time to visit Riga. While there is a slight chance of rain (22%), showers are usually brief. Expect comfortable 1°C weather. Riga is currently in its most popular travel window, meaning vibrant crowds and premium pricing.

Currency

EUR

Euro

Language

Latvian

Driving

Right side

Safety

High Safety

GPI: 1.673

Riga Weather Forecast for December 29

"Cold & Crisp. Expect average highs of 1.1°C. 22% chance of snow."

What to Wear in Riga in December

Based on historical data for December 29, Riga typically experiences temperatures between -2.5°C and 1.1°C. We recommend packing heavy coat, scarf, gloves to stay comfortable. Trends suggest it will stay mostly dry (22% rain probability), but checking the forecast before heading out is always wise.

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Weekly breakdown & essential items for Riga

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  • Heavy Coat
  • Scarf
  • Gloves

Average High

extreme-hot

1.1°C

Daytime Peak

Average Low

extreme-cold

-2.5°C

Nighttime Low

Feels Like

partly-cloudy-day

-4.3°C

🥶 Wind chill effect

Snow Chance

snow

22%

Avg 1.1mm if it snows

Snowfall

snow

0.6 cm

~22% chance

Pressure

pressure

1012.6 hPa

High volatility

Riga Weather Conditions & UV Index

Weather Confidence

30-year variance analysis

84%Highly Predictable

Based on 10 years of data

Temperature
±3.2°CModerate
Precipitation
11-50%Moderate

🎯 This date historically delivers consistent weather 84% of the time. Safe to plan outdoor activities with confidence.

Sun Exposure

UV Index & Safety Guide

0Low
036811+

Protection Needed

SPF 15 for extended outdoor time

UV estimate based on latitude, season & cloud cover. Actual UV may vary.

Outdoor Comfort

How pleasant is it outside?

22Uncomfortable
TemperatureCold
HumidityMuggy
WindBreezy

Dew Point

-0.7°C

Dry air

Heat Stress

Low

No heat warning

😣 Best outdoor time:
Midday (11 AM - 3 PM) when warmest

Marine Conditions

Water Temp
2.7°C
🥶 Polar Plunge
Avg daily surface temperature
Surf Conditions
0m
🌊 Lake-like
Max daily wave height
Advisories

Marine Life

No special warnings. Enjoy the swim!

Swim Index

❄️ Cold Water Hazard

Travel & Logistics Insights

Local Calendar

Business Day

Standard hours in Latvia

Flight Traffic

High

100/100 pressure index

Health Advisory

Required

1 vaccine • View Details →

Landing Slots

~217

Daily arrival options (inc. codeshare)

Sunrise, Sunset & Wind in Riga

Daylight & Sun

Solar Elevation Cycle

🌅 Sunrise

09:03

☀️ Noon

12:26

🌇 Sunset

15:50

⏱️ Daylight

6h 47m

Golden Hour
Morning09:03 - 10:27
14:25 - 15:50Evening

Wind Speed

wind

23.5 km/h

Moderate wind

Sunshine

clear-day

1.3 hrs

Direct Sun (Cloud-free)

Humidity

humidity

88%

Humid / Damp

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Travel Health & Safety in Riga

Travel Comfort Index

Real-time tourism conditions

Weather Quality

☀️ Excellent

82/100

Tourist Crowds

🟡 Busy

80/100

Price Level

💰💰💰 Expensive

95/100

Health & Wellbeing

Meteo-Health Forecast

55Score
Atmospheric Pressure1012.6 hPa
Volatility:High
Migraine RiskHigh

Rapid pressure changes detected. High risk for meteosensitive people.

Joint Pain RiskMedium

Mild discomfort possible for arthritic conditions.

Fishing IndexExcellent

Fish are active due to pressure changes.

Air Quality Forecast
34AQI
Good
PM2.5 Concentration2.5 µg/m³

Air quality is excellent. Perfect for outdoor activities.

Regional Safety Profile

Stable

Seismic Activity

Zero seismic activity detected in 30 years.

Total events (30y):0
💡 No earthquake preparedness needed. Enjoy your stay!
"According to 30YearWeather's analysis of 30 years of NASA satellite data, Riga on December 29 averages 1.1°C with a 22% precipitation probability. Wedding/Outdoor Event Score: 15/100."

— Source: 30YearWeather.com|Data: NASA POWER (1991-2021)|View Methodology

Riga Weather History (2010–2024)

Temperature History

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Hall of Fame

Records from last 10 years

Hottest
2024
5.8°C
Coldest
2021
-7.7°C
Rainiest
2017
9.5mm

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📍 Is Riga Worth Visiting on December 29?

Planning a trip to Riga on December 29? Our historical weather analysis based on 30 years of NASA satellite data shows that this time of year offers a bracing seasonal atmosphere averaging 1.1°C with a 22% historical precipitation risk.

✈️ Travel Logistics: Approximately 217 landing slots available daily during this period, indicating manageable crowd levels.

💉 Health Advisory: 7 vaccinations are recommended for Latvia, including COVID-19.

🌊 Coastal Conditions: Water temperature averages 2.7°C (polar plunge). Wave conditions are generally lake-like with heights around 0m.

📊 Historical Extremes: The hottest December 29 recorded in the last 30 years saw temperatures hit 5.8°C in 2024, while the coldest dropped to -7.7°C in 2021.

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