What’s the climate like in Latvia?
The current climate in Latvia features temperatures ranging from a high of 23°C to a low of 0°C throughout the year. The average yearly temperature is around 12°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around -5°C and in the warmer months around 13°C.
The highest temperature recorded in Latvia in recent years was 34°C in June 2019. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was -16°C in January 2016.
On average, Latvia gets 479 mm of precipitation each year. Of this, about 64 cm is snowfall. For comparison, New York gets 1142 mm of precipitation each year.
The climate in Latvia is based on weather data from Riga. Other places, like JūrmalaVentspils, might have different weather. You can check out all destinations in Latvia to get the full picture of the climate.
Best time to visit Latvia?
The best time to visit Latvia for sunny weather is June through September. During this period, you'll have nice temperatures and not too much rain, making it a great time to visit Latvia. In the other months of the year, there's too much rain or the temperature isn't ideal for a visit if you want sunny and pleasant weather.
Climate Table of Latvia
The climate table of Latvia shows the average temperatures, rainfall, snow, and UV index per month. The table provides an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of rainfall in millimeters, the total snowfall in centimeters, and the UV index for each month. Rainfall is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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| Temp. max (°C) | 0 | 2 | 6 | 12 | 17 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 18 | 11 | 6 | 2 |
| Temp. min (°C) | -4 | -3 | -1 | 2 | 7 | 12 | 14 | 13 | 9 | 5 | 2 | -2 |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 37 | 25 | 22 | 28 | 30 | 38 | 45 | 76 | 59 | 43 | 39 | 37 |
| Snow (cm) | 17 | 12 | 8,5 | 1,1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0,4 | 9,0 | 16 |
| UV Index | 1 | 2 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
Click on the month name to see more weather details, like daily averages, temperatures, and precipitation for the past years in that month.
- Average yearly temperature: 12°C
- Highest temperature: 23°C in July and August
- Lowest temperature: 0°C in January
- Precipitation*: 479 mm per year, averaging 40 mm per month
- Snowfall: 64 cm per year
- Driest months: 22 mm in March, 25 mm in February and 28 mm in April
- Wettest months: 76 mm in August, 59 mm in September and 45 mm in July
*Precipitation is measured as a combination of rain, snow, and hail
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Average Temperature per Month in Latvia
This graph shows the average maximum temperatures per month in Latvia. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and the average is calculated based on the recorded temperatures per month from past years.
Average Precipitation per Month in Latvia
This graph shows how much rainfall Latvia gets on average per month. Rainfall is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail. This makes it easy to compare how much has fallen, regardless of the form of precipitation. The amount of rainfall is measured in millimeters, and the average is calculated based on the recorded rainfall per month from past years.
Average Snowfall per Month in Latvia
This graph shows how much snow Latvia gets on average per month. The amount of snowfall is measured in centimeters and the average is calculated based on the recorded snowfall per month from past years.
Average UV Index per Month in Latvia
This graph shows the average UV index per month in Latvia. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Yearly Temperature in Latvia
This graph shows the average yearly temperature in Latvia. The yearly temperature, expressed in degrees Celsius, is the average of all twelve monthly temperatures summed up for that year.
Total Yearly Precipitation in Latvia
This chart shows the total yearly precipitation in Latvia over the past few years. The total yearly precipitation, measured in millimeters, is the sum of all the rain that fell in the twelve months of that year.
Total Yearly Snowfall in Latvia
This chart shows the total yearly snowfall in Latvia over the past few years. The total yearly snowfall, measured in centimeters, is the sum of all the snow that fell in the twelve months of that year.
Weather experiences in Latvia
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Average Weather in Latvia by Month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Latvia. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.
