Our verdict
The best time to visit Latvia is April-July
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!Quick links: Fast facts / Seasons / Average temperatures / FAQs / Map
Latvia seasons
Before you plan your trip, it’s important to know when the seasons are as they may be different to yours depending on where you’re travelling from. Latvia is in the Northern hemisphere, so the seasons fall on:
Season | Months |
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Summer | June to August |
Autumn/fall | September to November |
Winter | December to February |
Spring | March to May |
Best time to visit the top destinations in Latvia
We’ve put together a breakdown of the average minimum and maximum temperatures by month, as well as the best times to visit for each. To learn more about these destinations including detailed climate breakdowns and much more, click or tap the city/destination name below.
City | Best time to visit | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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Riga | April-July | ↑↓ | -2℃-5℃ | -1℃-4℃ | 3℃-2℃ | 9℃3℃ | 15℃8℃ | 19℃12℃ | 23℃15℃ | 22℃14℃ | 17℃11℃ | 10℃5℃ | 5℃3℃ | 1℃-1℃ |
Top FAQs
Check out these guides for the top must-see destinations in Latvia: