Beach near Riga, Latvia

Riga Travel Guide

Latvia

Riga is Latvia’s capital and largest city, with a population of 614,618. It sits on the Baltic Sea at the mouth of the Daugava River and is the country’s main urban centre.

Most international visitors arrive through Riga International Airport (RIX). For time by the coast, Vecāķi beach is 14.6 kilometres from the city, providing the nearest named beach for a seaside break.

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Local time

614,618

Population

1,042 miles away

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Weather in Riga

Sun

17°

Mon

19°

Tue

18°

Know before you go

Pays in EUR

Plug type Type C & Type F (UK adapter needed)

Emergency 112

Dial code +371

Tipping: Tipping is appreciated for good service but not obligatory in Latvia. A small tip shows your appreciation.

Best time to visit Riga

Jan

1°14

Feb

2°12

Mar

7°11

Apr

12°12

May

17°9

Jun

21°14

Jul

23°19

Aug

22°16

Sep

20°8

Oct

11°16

Nov

5°11

Dec

3°18

Average daily maximums with rainy days per month, from the last three years of weather history.

Beaches near Riga

  • Vecāķi beach

    Vecāķi beach

    14.6 km away

Things to do in Riga

  1. RĪGAS DOMS

    christian place of worship

    0 km

  2. St. Peter's Church

    christian place of worship

    0.3 km

  3. Melngalvju nams

    civilization museum

    0.3 km

  4. Latvian National Opera

    opera and ballet

    0.5 km

  5. Pulvertornis

    historic site

    0.3 km

  6. Cat House

    park

    0.2 km

  7. Rīgas Svētā Jāņa baznīca

    christian place of worship

    0.4 km

  8. Rīgas Sāpju Dievmātes Romas katoļu baznīca

    christian place of worship

    0.2 km

Getting there

Riga International Airport · 8.2 km

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