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Latvia Weather & Climate: Monthly Averages
Monthly climate averages for Latvia, temperatures, rainfall and the best time to visit.
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Climate overview of Latvia
June, July and August are Latvia's warmest months, with average temperatures of 20°C (68°F) to 22°C (72°F). Due to Latvia's close proximity to the ocean, summers tend to be somewhat rainy. Average annual rainfall in Riga is 630 mm (25 in), with an average of 180 rainy days annually.
Explore Latvia by month
Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Latvia — and find the best time to visit. (based on Rīga)
Places in Latvia
Select a city to see its average temperature, precipitation and hours of sunshine over the year.
Popular cities
- Ādaži
- Alūksne
- Bauska
- Bernāti
- Bigauņciems
- Carnikava
- Cēsis
- Daugavpils
- Dobele
- Dundaga
- Ēdole
- Engure
- Gulbene
- Jaunmārupe
- Jēkabpils
- Jelgava
- Jūrkalne
- Jūrmala
- Kandava
- Ķekava
- Kuldīga
- Liepāja
- Līgatne
- Lilaste
- Madona
- Nīca
- Nītaure
- Pape
- Pāvilosta
- Raiskums
- Rīga
- Roja
- Salacgrīva
- Saldus
- Saulkrasti
- Sigulda
- Skulte
- Smiltene
- Stāmeriena
- Straupe
- Talsi
- Tērvete
- Tūja
- Tukums
- Turkalne
- Usma
- Užava
- Valmiera
- Ventspils
Popular cities by month
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Rīga
Jūrmala
Ventspils
Daugavpils
Cēsis
Jelgava
Day temperature (°C)
Monthly rainfall (mm)
Monthly sunshine (hours)
Climate map
Average daily temperature, monthly rainfall & sunshine hours across cities.
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Regional climate differences
Explore the climate diversity across Latvia.
Vidzeme
-5°C (23°F) – 23°C (73°F)
779 mm (31 in)
/ year
1,754 hours
/ year
Based on Rīga
Kurzeme
-3°C (27°F) – 21°C (70°F)
792 mm (31 in)
/ year
Based on Ventspils
Latgale
-6°C (21°F) – 24°C (75°F)
761 mm (30 in)
/ year
1,688 hours
/ year
Based on Daugavpils
Zemgale
-5°C (23°F) – 24°C (75°F)
694 mm (27 in)
/ year
1,754 hours
/ year
Based on Jelgava
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Average daytime and nighttime temperatures, yearly rainfall and sunshine.
| Rīga | 1°C (34°F) – 23°C (73°F) | -5°C (23°F) – 15°C (59°F) | 779 mm (31 in) | 1,754 hours |
| Jūrmala | 1°C (34°F) – 23°C (73°F) | -4°C (25°F) – 15°C (59°F) | 757 mm (30 in) | 1,754 hours |
| Ventspils | 2°C (36°F) – 21°C (70°F) | -3°C (27°F) – 15°C (59°F) | 792 mm (31 in) | — |
| Daugavpils | -1°C (30°F) – 24°C (75°F) | -6°C (21°F) – 14°C (57°F) | 761 mm (30 in) | 1,688 hours |
| Cēsis | -1°C (30°F) – 23°C (73°F) | -7°C (19°F) – 13°C (55°F) | 838 mm (33 in) | — |
| Jelgava | 1°C (34°F) – 24°C (75°F) | -5°C (23°F) – 14°C (57°F) | 694 mm (27 in) | 1,754 hours |
FAQ
What temperatures can I expect in Latvia?
Bauska is the warmest destination, reaching 24°C (75°F) in July with nights around 14°C (57°F). Alūksne is the coolest, with February daytime highs of just -1°C (30°F) and nights dropping to -8°C (18°F). Temperatures vary significantly between regions and seasons. See the city comparison for a full overview.
How much rain does Latvia get?
Rainfall varies across Latvia. Līgatne is the wettest, receiving 857 mm (34 in) per year, with June the wettest month at 98 mm (3.9 in). Liepāja is the driest at 790 mm (31 in) per year. Use the climate map to explore rainfall patterns across regions.
How sunny is Latvia?
Liepāja is the sunniest destination in Latvia, enjoying 1,857 hours of sunshine per year, with June the brightest month at 295 hours. Compare sunshine across cities in the charts above.
What is the climate like across Latvia?
Rīga has warm summers reaching 23°C (73°F) in July and very cold winters dropping to 1°C (34°F), with 1,754 hours of sunshine and 779 mm (31 in) of rain per year. Jūrmala has warm summers reaching 23°C (73°F) in July and very cold winters dropping to 1°C (34°F), with 1,754 hours of sunshine and 757 mm (30 in) of rain per year. Ventspils has pleasant summers reaching 21°C (70°F) in August and cold winters dropping to 2°C (36°F), with 0 hours of sunshine and 792 mm (31 in) of rain per year. Explore the climate charts and comparison table for more cities.
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