Best time to visit Latvia

Latvia can be visited year-round, but based on the ideal climate conditions, cost of travel, and avoiding peak holiday periods, April-July is the best time to go.

The warmest month of the year in Riga, one of the most popular travel destinations in Latvia, is July, where the average maximum temperature gets to around 23℃ (72℉). Temperatures can reach as high as 27℃ (81℉) on the hottest days in summer. The average Riga temperatures in winter reach lows of around -5℃ (23℉), while the coldest it gets down to is about -12℃ (10℉). Other areas in Latvia can sometimes get even colder than this – You can check out the climates of other popular destinations below.

The sun stays up the longest in Latvia in July, so you’ll get the most out of your daytime activities if you visit around this time. July sees the most amount of rain in a month if you’re ok with chancing getting drenched, so if you’re looking to stay dry, visit in April instead.

To learn everything you need to know (and none of the stuff you don’t) about when to go to Latvia, keep reading below. Plus, you’ll find tools to help you get the best deals on travel and hotels too!