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 0.38°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.

32.7

°F

February 7, 00:24

Trend:

increasing

Yesterday:

32.6°F

Tomorrow:

32.8°F

Sunrise:

08:11

Sunset:

17:06

Day Length:

8 h. 55 min.

Riga in February

Minimum:

33.2°F

Average:

36.4°F

Maximum:

39.2°F

Sea water temperature in Riga today

As of now, in Riga, the water temperature is 32.7°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 1.1°F lower than the average recorded on this particular day in recent years. The sea temperature remains approximately unchanged from yesterday. According to the forecast, we expect the temperature to rise a bit.

Recent sea temperature and forecast

Today's water temperature is slightly lower than the average registered over the last two weeks, indicating a slight cooling trend. It is also close to the historical minimum temperature for this date. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 36.6°F on 2020, while the historical minimum was 32.2°F on 2024.

latest data

last year

The water temperature over the last two weeks displayed soome variability. While the two week average stayed close to the historical average, there were some days when the temperature was close to the minimum recorded over the past years. Over the next week, the forecast shows a steady trend, with temperatures staying close to the average of 32.5°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
Jan 24	32.0°F	35.2°F	34.2°F
Jan 25	33.5°F	36.0°F	34.2°F
Jan 26	34.0°F	37.0°F	34.3°F
Jan 27	33.7°F	36.8°F	34.2°F
Jan 28	33.4°F	36.5°F	33.9°F
Jan 29	33.0°F	36.2°F	33.9°F
Jan 30	32.9°F	36.9°F	33.8°F
Jan 31	32.4°F	36.4°F	33.8°F
Feb 1	32.6°F	36.1°F	33.8°F
Feb 2	33.2°F	35.9°F	33.8°F
Feb 3	32.0°F	35.6°F	33.8°F
Feb 4	32.0°F	35.2°F	33.8°F
Feb 5	32.3°F	34.8°F	33.7°F
Feb 6	32.6°F	34.5°F	33.7°F
Feb 7	32.7°F	34.3°F	33.8°F
Feb 8	32.8°F	36.6°F	34.0°F
Feb 9	32.7°F	36.0°F	33.8°F
Feb 10	32.3°F	34.6°F	33.4°F
Feb 11	32.3°F	34.5°F	33.4°F
Feb 12	32.0°F	33.3°F	33.1°F
Feb 13	32.0°F	32.9°F	33.1°F
Feb 14	33.2°F	32.9°F	33.2°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, 41.3°F in Spring, 64.6°F in Summer, and 53.4°F in Autumn.