Weather on January 2 in Riga
Historical weather data for January 2 in Riga, Latvia
Avg High-1°C (31°F)
Avg Low-4°C (24°F)
Warmest19924°C
Coldest1979-18°C
Based on 42 years of data from RIGA
About This Date
January 2nd in Riga, Latvia typically brings very cold winter weather, with average highs around -1°C and lows near -4°C. Over 42 years of records, the warmest January 2nd was in 1992 (4°C average), while the coldest was 1979 (-18°C) — a 41°F range across recorded history. Rain or other precipitation has occurred on about 52% of January 2nd dates historically, with the wettest January 2nd recording 0.71" of rain.
Planning for January 2nd in Riga? Bundle up with warm layers and protect extremities from the cold. Consider bringing rain gear or an umbrella.
Year by Year History
| Year | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1°C (34°F) | -4°C (25°F) | -- |
| 2025 | 7°C (44°F) | -4°C (25°F) | -- |
| 2023 | 7°C (45°F) | -1°C (30°F) | -- |
| 2022 | -1°C (30°F) | -8°C (18°F) | 0.05" |
| 2016 | -12°C (10°F) | -- | -- |
| 2015 | 6°C (43°F) | 3°C (37°F) | -- |
| 2014 | -- | -1°C (31°F) | -- |
| 2013 | 3°C (38°F) | 2°C (36°F) | -- |
| 2012 | -- | -2°C (29°F) | 0.53" |
| 2011 | -4°C (24°F) | -- | -- |
| 2009 | -- | -8°C (17°F) | 0.71" |
| 2003 | -- | -15°C (5°F) | -- |
| 2001 | -1°C (30°F) | -4°C (25°F) | -- |
| 2000 | -- | -4°C (25°F) | -- |
| 1998 | -- | -2°C (29°F) | 0.3" |
| 1997 | -- | -6°C (21°F) | 0.51" |
| 1996 | -12°C (10°F) | -- | -- |
| 1995 | 2°C (35°F) | -- | 0.3" |
| 1994 | 1°C (34°F) | 0°C (32°F) | 0.08" |
| 1993 | -9°C (16°F) | -13°C (9°F) | 0" |
| 1992 | 8°C (46°F) | 1°C (34°F) | 0.16" |
| 1991 | 2°C (35°F) | -2°C (29°F) | 0" |
| 1990 | -3°C (26°F) | -5°C (23°F) | 0.04" |
| 1989 | 1°C (33°F) | -11°C (13°F) | 0" |
| 1988 | 6°C (42°F) | 2°C (35°F) | 0.21" |
| 1987 | -7°C (20°F) | -14°C (7°F) | 0.06" |
| 1986 | -3°C (27°F) | -6°C (21°F) | 0" |
| 1985 | -2°C (28°F) | -4°C (24°F) | 0.09" |
| 1984 | 6°C (42°F) | 2°C (36°F) | 0.1" |
| 1983 | 1°C (34°F) | 0°C (32°F) | 0.33" |
| 1982 | 1°C (34°F) | -7°C (19°F) | 0.06" |
| 1981 | 2°C (35°F) | -1°C (30°F) | 0.41" |
| 1980 | -2°C (29°F) | -4°C (24°F) | 0.35" |
| 1979 | -17°C (2°F) | -19°C (-3°F) | 0.12" |
| 1978 | 4°C (39°F) | -3°C (27°F) | 0.26" |
| 1977 | -2°C (29°F) | -5°C (23°F) | 0" |
| 1976 | 2°C (36°F) | -2°C (29°F) | 0.58" |
| 1975 | 3°C (37°F) | -2°C (28°F) | 0" |
| 1974 | 2°C (35°F) | -3°C (27°F) | 0.08" |
| 1973 | -3°C (27°F) | -7°C (19°F) | 0" |
| 1972 | 2°C (36°F) | -2°C (28°F) | 0" |
| 1971 | -3°C (26°F) | -12°C (11°F) | 0.5" |