Riga Cathedral Rīgas Doms
Riga Cathedral is a cathedral located in Riga, Latvia. Built in the Brick Gothic style and dedicated to Mary, it is one of the most looked-up sights in the country on English Wikipedia.
Planning a visit
The warmest months to visit are June through August, with daily highs ranging from 19 °C to 22 °C and average monthly rain between 72 mm and 86 mm. Winter months from December to February bring daily highs of 0 °C to -1 °C and lows dropping to -6 °C. The cathedral is open Monday through Sunday from 10:00 to 17:00, and the facility is wheelchair accessible.
The nearest airport is Riga International Airport, located 9 km away, and the site sits 0 km from the capital of Riga. Nearby sights include Vecrīga at 0.2 km, Cat House, Riga at 0.3 km, House of the Blackheads at 0.3 km, Riga Castle at 0.3 km, and St. Peter's Church, Riga at 0.4 km.
Weather by month
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 22 °C. Rain is spread fairly evenly through the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | -1 | -1 | 3 | 10 | 16 | 19 | 22 | 21 | 16 | 10 | 4 | 0 |
| Average low, °C | -5 | -6 | -3 | 2 | 8 | 12 | 15 | 14 | 10 | 6 | 1 | -3 |
| Rainfall, mm | 48 | 37 | 40 | 34 | 50 | 72 | 86 | 81 | 74 | 79 | 65 | 58 |
| Rainy days | 15 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 10 | 11 | 16 | 13 | 11 | 14 | 14 | 16 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
