The climate of Jelgava

The current climate in Jelgava features temperatures ranging from a high of 24°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.

Average temperatures and precipitation

This chart shows the average monthly maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and average monthly rainfall (in millimeters) for Jelgava, Latvia.

Temperature records

The highest temperature recorded in Jelgava in recent years was 34°C in June 2019. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was -16°C in January 2016.

Precipitation and snowfall

On average, Jelgava gets 473 mm of precipitation each year. Of this, about 50 cm is snowfall. For comparison, New York gets 1142 mm of precipitation each year.

Curious about the weather in other parts of Latvia? Check out the climate and weather for spots like Riga, Jūrmala, or explore other destinations in Latvia.

Best time to visit Jelgava?

The best time to visit Jelgava for sunny weather is May through September. During this period, you'll have nice temperatures and not too much rain, making it a great time to visit Jelgava. 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 Jelgava

The climate table of Jelgava 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
Temp. max (°C) 0 2 6 12 18 22 24 23 18 11 6 2
Temp. min (°C) -4 -3 -1 2 6 12 14 13 9 5 2 -2
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Precipitation (mm) 35 31 21 27 30 47 52 67 41 48 39 35
Snow (cm) 15 9,4 5,5 0,9 0,2 0 0 0 0 0,5 6,1 12
UV Index 1 2 3 5 6 6 6 6 4 3 1 1

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Temperature charts

These charts display the average temperatures in Jelgava, Latvia. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.

Average Temperature per Month in Jelgava

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Yearly Temperature in Jelgava

Precipitation charts

These charts show the average amount of precipitation in Jelgava, Latvia. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail. The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.

Average Precipitation per Month in Jelgava

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Total Yearly Precipitation in Jelgava

Average Snowfall per Month in Jelgava

Total Yearly Snowfall in Jelgava

UV index chart

This chart shows the average UV index per month in Jelgava, Latvia. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.

Average UV Index per Month in Jelgava

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Average weather in Jelgava by month

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