Weather on January 5 in Riga
Historical weather data for January 5 in Riga, Latvia
Avg High-2°C (28°F)
Avg Low-6°C (21°F)
Warmest19884°C
Coldest1987-21°C
Based on 43 years of data from RIGA
About This Date
January 5th in Riga, Latvia typically brings very cold winter weather, with average highs around -2°C and lows near -6°C. Over 43 years of records, the warmest January 5th was in 1988 (4°C average), while the coldest was 1987 (-21°C) — a 45°F range across recorded history. Rain or other precipitation has occurred on about 51% of January 5th dates historically, with the wettest January 5th recording 1.42" of rain.
Planning for January 5th 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 | -4°C (25°F) | -4°C (24°F) | -- |
| 2025 | 1°C (34°F) | -6°C (22°F) | -- |
| 2024 | -- | -16°C (4°F) | 0.15" |
| 2023 | -1°C (30°F) | -12°C (11°F) | -- |
| 2022 | 4°C (39°F) | 1°C (34°F) | 0.41" |
| 2018 | 4°C (39°F) | 2°C (36°F) | -- |
| 2014 | -- | 2°C (36°F) | -- |
| 2013 | 1°C (34°F) | -- | -- |
| 2012 | -- | 0°C (32°F) | 1.19" |
| 2011 | -1°C (31°F) | -6°C (22°F) | 0.51" |
| 2010 | -4°C (24°F) | -8°C (17°F) | 0.3" |
| 2009 | -9°C (16°F) | -19°C (-2°F) | 1.42" |
| 2004 | -1°C (31°F) | -- | -- |
| 2003 | -17°C (2°F) | -- | 0" |
| 2001 | 2°C (35°F) | 1°C (33°F) | -- |
| 1999 | 6°C (42°F) | 0°C (32°F) | 0.76" |
| 1998 | -- | 1°C (34°F) | -- |
| 1996 | -4°C (24°F) | -7°C (19°F) | -- |
| 1995 | -6°C (22°F) | -- | 0" |
| 1994 | 0°C (32°F) | -3°C (26°F) | 0.3" |
| 1993 | -7°C (20°F) | -13°C (9°F) | 0" |
| 1992 | 4°C (40°F) | 0°C (32°F) | 0.59" |
| 1991 | 3°C (38°F) | 1°C (34°F) | 0.03" |
| 1990 | -4°C (24°F) | -9°C (15°F) | 0" |
| 1989 | 3°C (38°F) | 1°C (34°F) | 0" |
| 1988 | 6°C (43°F) | 3°C (37°F) | 0.26" |
| 1987 | -16°C (3°F) | -25°C (-13°F) | 0" |
| 1986 | 1°C (33°F) | -4°C (25°F) | 0.46" |
| 1985 | -18°C (0°F) | -20°C (-4°F) | 0" |
| 1984 | 2°C (35°F) | -1°C (31°F) | 0.2" |
| 1983 | 4°C (39°F) | 0°C (32°F) | 0.4" |
| 1982 | -2°C (29°F) | -12°C (10°F) | 0.06" |
| 1981 | -3°C (27°F) | -7°C (20°F) | 0.29" |
| 1980 | -8°C (18°F) | -13°C (8°F) | 0" |
| 1979 | -8°C (17°F) | -17°C (1°F) | 0.07" |
| 1978 | -4°C (25°F) | -7°C (20°F) | 0.06" |
| 1977 | -2°C (29°F) | -8°C (17°F) | 0" |
| 1976 | -8°C (18°F) | -17°C (1°F) | 0.02" |
| 1975 | 3°C (37°F) | -1°C (31°F) | 0.13" |
| 1974 | 1°C (33°F) | -2°C (29°F) | 0.01" |
| 1973 | 5°C (41°F) | -1°C (30°F) | 0" |
| 1972 | -2°C (29°F) | -5°C (23°F) | 0" |
| 1971 | 1°C (34°F) | -5°C (23°F) | 0.1" |