St. John's Church

Religious Site Medieval Riga church with prominent spire

Medieval church in Riga’s Old Town with a tall tower and historic interior; tourists come for panoramic views, concerts, and proximity to the castle and cobbled streets.

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St. John's Church
56.9475, 24.1108
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How to Get to St. John's Church #

St. John’s Church (Jāņa baznīca area) is in central Riga’s Old Town. From Riga Central Station it’s about a 15-20 minute walk into the Old Town or a short ride on local buses/trams to stops serving the Old Town (then a few minutes’ walk). Riga International Airport (RIX) is roughly 10 km from the centre, typically a 15-20 minute drive into Old Town.

Best Time to Visit St. John's Church #

Best visited in late spring or early autumn for milder weather and lighter crowds.

Summer peak
Jun-Aug · 15-22 °C
Busiest tourist season in Riga; expect more visitors inside the church and in the old town.
Shoulder seasons
May, Sep · 8-18 °C
Milder weather and noticeably fewer tourists - good for quieter indoor visits.
Winter (off‑peak)
Nov-Mar · -5-2 °C
Cold and quiet; attractive for a peaceful visit but shorter daylight and possible reduced opening hours.

Weather & Climate near St. John's Church #

Climate

St. John's Church's climate is classified as Warm-Summer Continental - Warm-Summer Continental climate with mild summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -6°C to 22°C. Moderate rainfall (658 mm/year).

Air Quality: AQI 42 Good
Best Time to Visit
JulyMayJune
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
30°
Warmest Month
-33°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is the coldest month with highs of -1°C and lows of -6°C. Moderate rainfall (38 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

37 Poor

Comfort

-4°
Feels Like Freezing
-4°C
Temperature
-6° – -1°
96%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

38 mm
Rainfall
4.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.0
UV Index
Low
7.4h daylight

February

February is the coldest month with highs of -1°C and lows of -6°C. Moderate rainfall (30 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

37 Poor

Comfort

-4°
Feels Like Freezing
-4°C
Temperature
-6° – -1°
95%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

30 mm
Rainfall
3.9 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.1
UV Index
Low
9.3h daylight

March

March is cold with highs of 3°C and lows of -3°C. Moderate rainfall (34 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

48 Poor

Comfort

0°
Feels Like Cold
0°C
Temperature
-3° – 3°
91%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

34 mm
Rainfall
3.6 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.3
UV Index
Low
11.7h daylight

April

April is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of 2°C. Moderate rainfall (41 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

62 Good

Comfort

6°
Feels Like Cold
6°C
Temperature
2° – 10°
83%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

41 mm
Rainfall
3.6 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.7
UV Index
Moderate
14.0h daylight

May

May is cool with highs of 17°C and lows of 7°C. Moderate rainfall (48 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

70 Very Good

Comfort

12°
Feels Like Cool
12°C
Temperature
7° – 17°
79%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

48 mm
Rainfall
3.5 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.1
UV Index
High
16.2h daylight

June

June is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 11°C. Moderate rainfall (61 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

70 Very Good

Comfort

16°
Feels Like Cool
16°C
Temperature
11° – 20°
79%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

61 mm
Rainfall
3.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.4
UV Index
High
17.3h daylight

July

July is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 13°C. The wettest month with 80 mm of rain and partly cloudy skies.

76 Very Good

Comfort

18°
Feels Like Cool
18°C
Temperature
13° – 22°
81%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

80 mm
Rainfall
3.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.4
UV Index
High
16.8h daylight

August

August is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 13°C. Moderate rainfall (77 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

67 Good

Comfort

17°
Feels Like Cool
17°C
Temperature
13° – 21°
81%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

77 mm
Rainfall
2.9 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.0
UV Index
High
14.9h daylight

September

September is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 8°C. Moderate rainfall (75 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

66 Good

Comfort

12°
Feels Like Cool
12°C
Temperature
8° – 16°
84%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

75 mm
Rainfall
3.5 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.6
UV Index
Moderate
12.6h daylight

October

October is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of 4°C. Moderate rainfall (67 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

54 Acceptable

Comfort

7°
Feels Like Cold
7°C
Temperature
4° – 10°
89%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

67 mm
Rainfall
4.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.2
UV Index
Low
10.2h daylight

November

November is cold with highs of 4°C and lows of 0°C. Moderate rainfall (59 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

44 Poor

Comfort

2°
Feels Like Cold
2°C
Temperature
0° – 4°
94%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

59 mm
Rainfall
4.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.0
UV Index
Low
8.0h daylight

December

December is freezing with highs of 0°C and lows of -4°C. Moderate rainfall (48 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

35 Poor

Comfort

-2°
Feels Like Freezing
-2°C
Temperature
-4° – 0°
95%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

48 mm
Rainfall
4.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.0
UV Index
Low
6.7h daylight

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