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Vecrīga Weather in February

Vecrīga in February

The short of it: Vecrīga in February averages a high of 0 °C (32 °F) and a low of -5 °C (23 °F), with 34 mm (1.3 in) of rain and about 9 h 23 min of daylight. Rated 2 of 5 for a visit; the best months are June and May. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 0° · low -5° · rain 34 mm · daylight 9 h 23 min

✦✦ Travel with care for a visit · best months: June & May

February in Vecrīga brings afternoons near 0° and nights around -5°, with about 34 mm of rain over the month. Much like January: highs about 0°, nights near -5°. Pack the buffalo coat. Rain is modest, about 34 mm, the 11th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

The sun is up for about 9 h 23 min in mid-February, 121 minutes more than a month before.

For the traveller: pack a heavy coat, gloves and a scarf. The Almanac rates February 2 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are June and May.

Against its neighbours, Vecrīga runs warmer than most and wetter than most in February. Riga, 0 km to the SSE, sees much the same highs.

February in Vecrīga, by the numbers

Warmth rank
11th warmest of 12
Rain rank
11th wettest of 12
Versus January
1° warmer, 6.0 mm less rain
Versus March
4° colder
Day–night spread
5°
Snow season
Dec–Mar
Daylight, mid-month
9 h 23 min
Average wind
14 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

February averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
RigaRiga0 km SSE0°-5°34 mm
DārzciemsRiga4 km E0°-5°33 mm
ČiekurkalnsRiga6 km NE0°-5°33 mm
MārupeMārupe6 km SSW0°-5°33 mm
MežaparksRiga7 km NNE0°-5°33 mm
MežciemsRiga8 km ENE0°-6°32 mm
BaložiĶekava8 km S0°-5°33 mm
DreiliņiRiga8 km E0°-6°32 mm

The Almanac · Vecrīga Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
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The Almanac Speaks
February
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Much like January: highs about 0°, nights near -5°. Pack the buffalo coat. Rain is modest, about 34 mm, the 11th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Climate of Vecrīga by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January0°-5°40 mm15 km/h7 h 22 min✦✦✦
February0°-5°34 mm14 km/h9 h 23 min✦✦
March4°-2°34 mm13 km/h11 h 38 min✦✦✦
April12°2°35 mm13 km/h14 h 11 min✦✦✦✦
May17°7°46 mm13 km/h16 h 27 min✦✦✦✦
June21°11°62 mm12 km/h17 h 50 min✦✦✦✦
July23°14°71 mm11 km/h17 h 15 min✦✦✦
August23°13°74 mm10 km/h15 h 11 min✦✦✦
September17°9°63 mm12 km/h12 h 40 min✦✦✦✦
October11°4°69 mm14 km/h10 h 12 min✦✦✦
November5°1°54 mm14 km/h7 h 57 min✦✦
December1°-2°45 mm15 km/h6 h 45 min✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Vecrīga in February

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Vecrīga in February?

Days average 0 °C (32 °F) and nights -5 °C (23 °F), with about 34 mm (1.3 in) of rain over the month. Much like January: highs about 0°, nights near -5°. Pack the buffalo coat. Rain is modest, about 34 mm, the 11th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Is February a good time to visit Vecrīga?

The Almanac gives February 2 of 5 (travel with care). The best months are June and May.

How long are the days in Vecrīga in February?

In mid-February the sun is up for about 9 h 23 min. The days are lengthening — from 6 h 45 min in December to 17 h 50 min in June.

Does it snow in Vecrīga in February?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in February.

What should I pack for Vecrīga in February?

A heavy coat, gloves, a hat and a scarf.

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