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Riga — VanSky 79 (Comfortable)

Country capital · Riga District, Latvia

12° Rain
VanSky
79
Comfortable
Comfortable days: 7 of 7
Feels like
11°C
Wind
19 km/h
Precip
0%
Humidity
92%
UV
—
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06:46 / 19:53

VanSky index for Riga, Latvia — 79 out of 100 (Comfortable). Decide in seconds: temperature, precipitation, wind and solar output. Data refreshed several times a day from real weather observations.

The main score is weekly (7-day average). The “Today” toggle shows the current day, and the region page compares cities “by area”.

Riga, Latvia — VanSky 79 out of 100. Comfortable for a route. Ranked #15 of 19 cities in the country (as of 11 September 2026). Temperature 17°C, wind 19 km/h. Solar panels yield 1.5 kWh/day at 400 W — enough for full autonomy.

∅ 7-day average

Sleep
81
12°C
Night temperature
Solar
32
1.5 kWh
for 500W panels • sunny 11.8h
Driving
100
19 km/h
Wind speed (gusts 43)
Condensation
Medium
92%
Humidity level • Dew point 11°C comfortable
Awning
Caution
43 km/h
Max gusts
Air Quality
Fair
24 AQI
PM2.5: 2.2 μg/m³

Upcoming forecast

Fr
11.09
day
17°
night
12°
solar
1.5 kWh
wind
19 km/h
gusts 43 км/ч
VanSky 86
comfort
Sa
12.09
day
17°
night
11°
solar
1.1 kWh
wind
9 km/h
gusts 22 км/ч
VanSky 85
comfort
Su
13.09
day
17°
night
12°
solar
0.6 kWh
wind
12 km/h
gusts 30 км/ч
VanSky 78
comfort
Mo
14.09
day
16°
night
14°
solar
1.3 kWh
wind
16 km/h
gusts 36 км/ч
VanSky 85
comfort
Tu
15.09
day
17°
night
13°
solar
1.2 kWh
wind
7 km/h
VanSky 85
comfort
We
16.09
day
15°
night
12°
solar
0.2 kWh
wind
14 km/h
gusts 32 км/ч
VanSky 71
comfort
Th
17.09
day
16°
night
10°
solar
1 kWh
wind
14 km/h
gusts 37 км/ч
VanSky 82
comfort

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Solar — W Panels W

Today's output
Peak hours
3.8h
sunny 11.8h
Usage estimate

Travel recommendations

  • Gusts up to 42.5 km/h — open awning with caution and watch the forecast.

Air Quality Today

24
Good
Fair
Moderate
Poor
Danger
24
Fair
Air quality is acceptable — minor pollutants, most people won't notice.
PM2.5
2.2
μg/m³
Good
Dust
0
μg/m³
Good
Pollen
—

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VanSky Index

A weather comfort index for travel: a 0–100 score. Recalculated daily from live weather data — temperature, rainfall, wind and sun.

80–100 Ideal
60–79 Comfortable
40–59 Acceptable
20–39 Challenging
0–19 Extreme

How it's calculated:

  • Thermal comfort 35%
  • Sunshine 25%
  • Precipitation 25%
  • Wind 15%

Data: Open-Meteo · Updated several times a day

Where the weather is best in Latvia

Riga ranks 2 of 19 cities. Country average VanSky — 85.

Best
1
Jelgava
88 2
Mārupe
87 3
Salaspils
87 4
Dārzciems
87 5
Riga you are here
86
Harshest
Sigulda
84
Valmiera
84
Cēsis
83
Rēzekne
82
Jūrmala
81
All 19 cities in the country

Frequently Asked Questions

Is it possible to live in a motorhome in Riga?
The weekly VanSky index for Riga is 79 out of 100 (7-day average). Above 60 is comfortable for parking, below 40 — consider alternatives. Check the 7-day forecast on this page.
What is the solar panel output in Riga?
Solar panel output data for Riga is calculated from real peak sun hours. The result is shown in the Solar section — you can adjust it to your panel wattage.
How does VanSky calculate the comfort index for Riga?
The index for Riga is calculated using: thermal comfort (temperature + humidity), precipitation, wind, and solar activity. Extreme conditions — frost, storm, heavy rain — drive the score toward zero.

Nearby cities

Mārupe 6 km Salaspils 18 km Jūrmala 21 km Ogre 34 km Jelgava 41 km Sigulda 51 km Tukums 58 km Cēsis 81 km

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LV Latvia — fuel prices

Updated: 05.09.2026

Super E10

$2.14 /l

€1.84 · £1.58/l

144 of 167

pricier than 86% of countries

Super Plus 98

$2.24 /l

€1.92 · £1.65/l

79 of 102

pricier than 76% of countries

Dīzeļdegviela

$2.27 /l

€1.95 · £1.67/l

141 of 166

pricier than 84% of countries

Premium Diesel

$2.38 /l

€2.04 · £1.75/l

29 of 46

pricier than 61% of countries

LPG

$1.08 /l

€0.93 · £0.80/l

41 of 55

pricier than 73% of countries

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