What is the current water temperature in Riga?

Q: What is the current water temperature in Riga?

As of now, in Riga, the water temperature is 8.6°C. Swimming in water of this temperature is considered as extremely cold, and there's a substantial risk of hypothermia if exposed for more than a brief duration.

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Water temperature in Riga

Detailed information about the current water temperature in Riga. The trend over the last two weeks, daily averages, and precise forecast of the water temperature changes. Gain a deeper understanding of seasonal dynamics with monthly statistical analyses covering recent years.

47.5

°F

April 28, 18:20

Trend:

stable

Yesterday:

46.4°F

Tomorrow:

47.4°F

Sunrise:

05:44

Sunset:

21:00

Day Length:

15 h. 16 min.

Riga in May

Minimum:

33.6°F

Average:

36.9°F

Maximum:

39.9°F

Sea water temperature in Riga today

As of now, in Riga, the water temperature is 47.5°F. Swimming in water of this temperature is considered as extremely cold, and there's a substantial risk of hypothermia if exposed for more than a brief duration. Today's reading is 3.4°F higher than the average recorded on this particular day in recent years. Since yesterday, there was a noticeable increase in temperature. This indicates a warming trend over the past day. According to the forecast, we expect the temperature to stay about the same.

Recent sea temperature and forecast

Today's water temperature is notably higher than the average recorded over the past two weeks, indicating a significant warming trend. It is also close to the historical maximum temperature for this date. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 48.8°F on 2019, while the historical minimum was 40.2°F on 2017.

latest data

last year

Observations from the last two weeks indicate that the water temperature was in proximity to the highest values recorded on those days in the past. Over the next week, the forecast shows a steady trend, with temperatures staying close to the average of 47.8°F. Both minimum and maximum temperatures expected to be close to the average, offering a week of stable water conditions.

Daily water temperature in Riga

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Apr 14	40.2°F	38.9°F	38.8°F
Apr 15	40.2°F	37.9°F	38.5°F
Apr 16	42.7°F	40.7°F	39.2°F
Apr 17	41.4°F	42.3°F	39.3°F
Apr 18	43.7°F	42.4°F	39.8°F
Apr 19	42.2°F	41.8°F	39.9°F
Apr 20	43.6°F	40.6°F	40.7°F
Apr 21	45.2°F	41.8°F	41.5°F
Apr 22	44.4°F	41.9°F	42.2°F
Apr 23	44.9°F	41.4°F	42.4°F
Apr 24	43.8°F	41.3°F	42.7°F
Apr 25	45.0°F	40.8°F	42.2°F
Apr 26	46.6°F	42.4°F	42.6°F
Apr 27	46.4°F	44.1°F	43.3°F
Apr 28	47.5°F	45.8°F	44.0°F
Apr 29	47.4°F	46.1°F	44.0°F
Apr 30	47.0°F	43.9°F	43.5°F
May 1	47.7°F	46.2°F	44.3°F
May 2	47.4°F	44.2°F	44.0°F
May 3	47.9°F	45.0°F	44.4°F
May 4	48.7°F	47.4°F	45.2°F
May 5	48.5°F	47.5°F	45.0°F

* actual - actual temperature values

** forecast - projected values for the next week

Real-time coastal temperatures could deviate by several degrees from the provided readings. These deviations often become evident following intense rainfall or strong winds.

Our forecasting methodology leverages a mathematical model, that uses current water and weather conditions, historical records, wind intensity and direction.

Sea water temperature in Riga by month

In an average year, Riga offers no days when the water temperature is warm enough to swim comfortably.

The warmest water in Riga was recorded on July 17, 2021, reaching a 74.8°F. While the coldest temperature occurred on January 19, 2017, dipping to 32.0°F. The average readings by season are 36.0°F in Winter, 41.1°F in Spring, 64.5°F in Summer, and 53.5°F in Autumn.