When to Visit Latvia
Climate guide & best times to travel
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Recommended timing for different travel styles.
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Essentials and seasonal recommendations for Latvia.
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Climate conditions and crowd levels for each month of the year.
January sits at the core of Baltic winter. Highs struggle past 0°C (32°F) and lows sink to -4°C (24°F). Snow is possible, never certain. Days are short. The cities glow with lantern light and feel cozier after dark.
February is winter's echo. Highs still hover near 0°C (32°F) and lows around -4°C (24°F). Rainfall dips slightly, often arriving as snow or sleet. It is a quiet month. Latvia's museums and amber galleries feel like perfect shelters.
March offers the first shy hints of spring. Highs inch to 4°C (39°F) and lows to -1°C (30°F). Mornings stay cold, late snow still threatens. Rainfall falls, making March one of the drier months. Do not expect warmth. Yet the light is returning.
April is the month that can flip either way. Highs reach 11°C (52°F) and lows around 2°C (36°F). You will likely need a coat at dawn and may ditch it by noon. Countryside turns green. Riga's parks fill with locals who have waited months for this.
May is when Latvia starts to feel like a destination. Highs at 17°C (63°F) and lows at 8°C (46°F) make for easy days. Outdoor culture wakes up. Rain rises a notch from March or April yet stays moderate. Trees leaf out fully, festivals dot the calendar.
June kicks off real summer. Highs near 21°C (70°F) and lows at 12°C (54°F). The extraordinary midsummer daylight becomes impossible to miss. Around the solstice the sun barely sets. Rain also climbs, so expect warm days with showers woven in.
July is Latvia's warmest month. Highs hit 23°C (74°F) and lows rest at 14°C (57°F). It is also the wettest, with about 79mm of rainfall. Yet showers are brief and warmth bounces back fast. The Baltic coast pulls visitors from across the region. Jūrmala buzzes.
August mirrors July almost exactly. Highs at 22°C (72°F), lows at 14°C (57°F), rainfall again around 79mm. Summer energy holds. Days stay long even as they shorten. It is the most reliably warm month for lingering at an outdoor table in Riga's Old Town.
September is Latvia's slow exhale. Highs slip to 17°C (63°F) and lows to 9°C (49°F). Walking, hiking, exploring all stay pleasant. Yet you will want a layer after sunset. Rain eases from the summer crest and the forests begin their color shift.
October turns sharply colder. Highs fall to 10°C (50°F) and lows to 4°C (40°F). It is the second-wettest month at 76mm of rainfall. Still, the autumn blaze across Latvia's forests can stop you in your tracks. Quieter Riga streets reward a slower pace.
December is when winter finally shows up. Highs hover at 4°C (39°F), lows drop to 1°C (34°F). Grey drizzle delivers 56mm of rainfall across the month. Christmas markets begin in late November. Riga glows. Outdoor plans will suffer, so come for the mood.
January locks Latvia into full winter. Expect highs around 1°C (34°F) and lows at -2°C (28°F). Snow starts to stick. Latvia claims the first decorated Christmas tree. Riga's Old Town wraps that heritage in lights and mulled wine. The cold stays sharp. Yet the streets feel warm.
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