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 3.72°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.

38.7

°F

April 12, 17:31

Trend:

stable

Yesterday:

38.5°F

Tomorrow:

38.5°F

Sunrise:

06:25

Sunset:

20:25

Day Length:

14 h. 0 min.

Riga in April

Minimum:

33.5°F

Average:

36.8°F

Maximum:

39.4°F

Sea water temperature in Riga today

As of now, in Riga, the water temperature is 38.7°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 0.4°F lower than the average recorded on this particular day in recent years. Since yesterday, there was a slight increase in temperature. This indicates a warming trend over the past day. According to the forecast, we expect the temperature to fall 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 43.6°F on 2023, while the historical minimum was 36.6°F on 2021.

latest data

last year

Over the past two weeks, the water temperature has closely aligned with historical averages for those days. Over the next week, the forecast shows a steady trend, with temperatures staying close to the average of 39.0°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
Mar 29	36.0°F	38.9°F	36.5°F
Mar 30	35.4°F	40.0°F	36.3°F
Mar 31	35.5°F	39.4°F	36.7°F
Apr 1	32.0°F	38.4°F	35.7°F
Apr 2	35.0°F	39.3°F	36.7°F
Apr 3	39.0°F	39.4°F	36.7°F
Apr 4	37.3°F	42.9°F	36.8°F
Apr 5	36.6°F	42.6°F	37.1°F
Apr 6	38.4°F	40.7°F	37.4°F
Apr 7	36.8°F	37.2°F	37.3°F
Apr 8	37.7°F	37.6°F	37.6°F
Apr 9	39.0°F	36.6°F	37.9°F
Apr 10	37.5°F	37.3°F	37.6°F
Apr 11	38.5°F	37.3°F	38.4°F
Apr 12	38.7°F	38.1°F	39.1°F
Apr 13	38.5°F	37.7°F	38.9°F
Apr 14	38.6°F	40.2°F	38.9°F
Apr 15	38.2°F	40.2°F	38.6°F
Apr 16	39.0°F	42.7°F	39.3°F
Apr 17	39.1°F	41.4°F	39.5°F
Apr 18	39.6°F	43.7°F	40.0°F
Apr 19	39.8°F	42.2°F	40.1°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 35.9°F in Winter, 41.3°F in Spring, 64.6°F in Summer, and 53.4°F in Autumn.