Vecrīga
Riga, Latvia UNESCO World Heritage Site
Vecrīga is an old town and urban area in Riga, Latvia. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site covering about 1 square kilometer.
Planning a visit
The area is located in the capital city of Riga, which is 0 km away. Riga International Airport (RIX) is the nearest airport, located 9 km from the site. Visitors can combine a visit to Vecrīga with nearby sights such as St. Peter's Church, House of the Blackheads, Cat House, Riga Cathedral, and the Freedom Monument.
Temperatures vary throughout the year. The warmest months are July and August, with daily highs of 22 °C and 21 °C. The coldest months are January and February, where daily highs are around -1 °C. Rainfall is highest in July, with about 86 mm of rain, while February has the lowest amount at 37 mm.
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.
