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 8.87°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.

48.0

°F

May 20, 16:51

Trend:

increasing

Yesterday:

47.0°F

Tomorrow:

48.2°F

Sunrise:

04:57

Sunset:

21:44

Day Length:

16 h. 47 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 48.0°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 2.4°F lower 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 rise a bit.

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 also falls within the range of the average temperature recorded for this date, suggesting a consistent weather trend. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 56.3°F on 2024, while the historical minimum was 45.4°F on 2015.

latest data

last year

Over the last two weeks, the water temperature has stayed slightly lower than historical averages for those days. The forecast for the upcoming week suggests a gradual increase. The average temperature is expected to rise up to 49.8°F, with minimum temperature starting at 48.2°F, while the maximum might reach 51.1°F.

Daily water temperature in Riga

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
May 6	46.7°F	47.0°F	45.6°F
May 7	45.2°F	48.1°F	45.6°F
May 8	46.1°F	47.1°F	46.2°F
May 9	46.0°F	46.5°F	47.3°F
May 10	46.1°F	45.8°F	47.4°F
May 11	46.2°F	45.8°F	47.4°F
May 12	46.8°F	46.4°F	48.0°F
May 13	49.2°F	47.3°F	49.0°F
May 14	48.1°F	47.0°F	48.6°F
May 15	47.4°F	50.3°F	49.0°F
May 16	46.8°F	50.7°F	49.1°F
May 17	47.2°F	53.3°F	49.3°F
May 18	47.6°F	55.2°F	49.4°F
May 19	47.0°F	56.4°F	50.1°F
May 20	48.0°F	56.3°F	50.4°F
May 21	48.2°F	58.3°F	50.6°F
May 22	48.6°F	56.2°F	51.0°F
May 23	49.5°F	58.3°F	51.9°F
May 24	49.8°F	57.3°F	52.2°F
May 25	50.7°F	56.4°F	53.2°F
May 26	51.1°F	58.1°F	53.5°F
May 27	50.9°F	56.7°F	53.3°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.