When is the best time to visit Latvia?

The best time to visit depends on where you go. Daugavpils: June & May; Jūrmala: June & July; Liepāja: July & August; Riga: September & May.

Which month is best overall in Latvia?

Averaged across our 4 destinations in Latvia, the strongest months are September, May, June. Individual places can shift a month or two earlier or later — each destination page lists its own peak.

Which cities in Latvia does bestime.to cover?

We currently score 4 destinations in Latvia: Daugavpils, Jūrmala, Liepāja, Riga.

How are the Latvia travel scores calculated?

Every city is rated 0-10 per month using ERA5 climate normals - temperature, precipitation, humidity, daylight, and days with 6+ hours of sunshine.

Best Time to Visit Latvia: Weather by Month

01 · Latvia

About Latvia

Flat and forested, Latvia lies along the Baltic with Riga as its ornate capital. Riga's old town and Art Nouveau district draw most visitors, Jurmala offers beach resorts close to the city, and the Gauja valley and Kurzeme coast open up quieter landscapes. June to August brings the warmest weather and long northern evenings; spring and autumn are cool and peaceful, while winter is snowy and suited to city breaks and spas.

Did you know?

Riga has one of the world's largest collections of Art Nouveau buildings, with hundreds along its central streets.
Around half of Latvia is forest, and its bogs and rivers support lynx, wolves and beavers.
In 1989, two million people joined hands across Latvia, Lithuania and Estonia in the 600-kilometre Baltic Way.

Weather

Latvia: weather by month

Warmest month: August (19°C). Wettest: July (106 mm). Best overall score: September (9.1/10).

Month	Avg temp	Rain	Sunny days	Score
January	-2°C	67 mm	4	3.6/10
February	0°C	68 mm	8	4.5/10
March	2°C	41 mm	22	7.0/10
April	7°C	45 mm	22	8.0/10
May	13°C	57 mm	28	8.9/10
June	18°C	75 mm	27	8.7/10
July	18°C	106 mm	28	8.0/10
August	19°C	101 mm	29	8.0/10
September	15°C	44 mm	26	9.1/10
October	9°C	84 mm	15	6.3/10
November	3°C	54 mm	4	4.8/10
December	-1°C	59 mm	1	3.6/10

Travel Tips

01Best time & timing: Climate scores swing from 3.6/10 in December to 9.1/10 in September; the safest picks are September, May, June.
02Weather & what to pack: Expect around 15°C and 44 mm of rain in September, with roughly 26 bright days. Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening.
03Crowds & value: Peak-season pricing concentrates in September. For better value, June scores 8.7/10 at lower-season rates.

Things to do in Latvia

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FAQ

Frequently asked

When is the best time to visit Latvia?: The best time to visit depends on where you go. Daugavpils: June & May; Jūrmala: June & July; Liepāja: July & August; Riga: September & May.
Which month is best overall in Latvia?: Averaged across our 4 destinations in Latvia, the strongest months are September, May, June. Individual places can shift a month or two earlier or later — each destination page lists its own peak.
Which cities in Latvia does bestime.to cover?: We currently score 4 destinations in Latvia: Daugavpils, Jūrmala, Liepāja, Riga.
How are the Latvia travel scores calculated?: Every city is rated 0-10 per month using ERA5 climate normals - temperature, precipitation, humidity, daylight, and days with 6+ hours of sunshine.

Climate data: Open-Meteo ERA5 historical archive, the five most recent complete years (2021–2025). Scores are monthly averages for that window, not forecasts, and short-window precipitation can differ from longer-term normals. “Sunny days” count days with at least 6 hours of measured sunshine — they are not dry days.

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