Weather in August in Latvia
Planning a trip to Latvia this August? Here's what you need to know about the weather:
What is the weather like in Latvia in August?
August in Latvia generally has temperatures that range from pleasant to warm, with moderate precipitation. August is a summer month.
Temperatures
During the day temperatures vary from pleasant in Kolka at 20°C to warm in Bauska at 24°C. At night it cools down to 13°C in Bauska and 17°C in Kolka.To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Latvia, check out the map below.
Precipitation
In August, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Jelgava with an average of 72 mm to moderate rainfall in Tūja with 96 mm. Going by our weather data, it is the wettest month of the year in Rīga.Average sunshine
The days are mostly sunny, with an average total of around 230 hours of sunshine in Rīga. The sunlight during this month doesn't just make the days brighter, it also seems to make everyone a bit more cheerful.For an in-depth overview of the yearly conditions, do visit our Latvia climate page.
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Popular destinations
What is the weather like in August for the 5 most popular destinations in Latvia?
Rīga
In August Rīga generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 23°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Jūrmala
In August Jūrmala generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 23°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Ventspils
In August Ventspils generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 21°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Liepāja
In August Liepāja generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 21°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Daugavpils
In August Daugavpils generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 23°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Is August the best time to visit Latvia?
We believe that August is one of the best times to visit Latvia with overall perfect weather in Rīga.
Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in June, July and August offering mostly perfect weather in Rīga. In contrast, January, February, March, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.
Interested in more climate information?
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