Climate guide for Jūrmala, Latvia

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About Jūrmala

Jūrmala stretches along the Gulf of Riga in a line of resort districts, with a fine sandy beach, dune pine forest and wooden villas from the 19th and early 20th centuries. The Dzintari concert hall fills summer evenings, and the Lielupe river adds boat trips and quieter banks. June to August is beach and festival season; May and September are calm for walking, and the train from Riga takes about half an hour.

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Travel Tips

01Best time & timing
June leads the year at 6.5/10, with July and May close behind — January (1.9/10) is the one to avoid without a specific reason.
02Weather & what to pack
In June plan for about 17°C; the month brings 68 mm of rain. Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening.
03Budget timing
If budget matters most, May is the cheapest month (6.2/10) — expect weather trade-offs.

Things to do in Jūrmala

Jūrmala, Latvia. Live activities and tours from GetYourGuide, matched to this destination.

When to visit Jūrmala: the short answer

Plan Jūrmala for June, with July, May close behind — the stretch with the most usable temperatures and the fewest lost days to rain: June averages 17°C with 68 mm of rain and about 27 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. The months to avoid unless you have a specific reason are January, December.

Across the year Jūrmala swings from -2°C in January to 19°C in August, a 22-degree spread, while rainfall ranges from 31 mm in March to 109 mm in August. In short, Jūrmala is not equally good year-round — the gap between its best and worst month is 4.6 points on the same 10-point scale.

Warmest month: August (19°C). Coolest: January (-2°C). Driest: March (31 mm). Wettest: August (109 mm).

Jūrmala month by month

January in Jūrmala — the hardest end of the year

Hardest · 1.9/10

At -2°C (28°F) this is proper winter weather in January: layer up and split the day between outdoor highlights and indoor stops.

70 mm of water-equivalent precipitation makes this a snowy month at resort level; what falls stays as snow, with almost no days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 7.1 hours of daylight.

That is 1.9/10 on the same scale — 12th of 12 months, versus 6.5/10 for the best month here.

Expect low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.

Pack insulated layers, a windproof shell, gloves and boots with grip, a packable rain layer.

If your dates are flexible, June is materially better in Jūrmala — 4.6 points higher on the same scale.

February in Jūrmala — the hardest end of the year

Hardest · 2.3/10

At 0°C (31°F) this is proper winter weather in February: layer up and split the day between outdoor highlights and indoor stops.

56 mm of water-equivalent precipitation makes this a snowy month at resort level; what falls stays as snow, with almost no days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 9.1 hours of daylight.

That is 2.3/10 on the same scale — 8th of 12 months, versus 6.5/10 for the best month here.

Budget for low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.

Pack insulated layers, a windproof shell, gloves and boots with grip, a packable rain layer.

If your dates are flexible, June is materially better in Jūrmala — 4.2 points higher on the same scale.

March in Jūrmala — the hardest end of the year

Hardest · 3.4/10

March averages 2°C (35°F), cold enough that sightseeing works in bursts rather than in one long day on foot.

Expect 31 mm of rain — occasional showers rather than washed-out days — alongside about 3 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 11.4 daylight hours.

It scores 3.4/10 here, 7th of 12 months, against 6.5/10 in the destination's best month.

Figure on mid-season pricing, with crowds are light for this destination.

Pack insulated layers, a windproof shell, gloves and boots with grip.

Flexible dates? June scores 3.1 points higher here — enough to change the trip.

April in Jūrmala: expect compromises

Hardest · 4.5/10

Expect 6°C (43°F) in April. A good month for city streets, viewpoints and long meals; leave swimming for another season.

With around 42 mm of rain, any showers tend to pass through rather than settle in; about 11 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 14 hours of daylight fill the rest.

That is 4.5/10 on the same scale — 5th of 12 months, versus 6.5/10 for the best month here.

Budget for mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.

Pack a mid-weight jacket, long sleeves and shoes you can walk 15 km in.

If your dates are flexible, June is materially better in Jūrmala — 2 points higher on the same scale.

May in Jūrmala — middling scores, decent value

Trade-offs · 6.2/10

May averages 12°C (54°F), the range most people find easiest for walking a city all day without either overheating or losing daylight to weather.

Expect 38 mm of rain — occasional showers rather than washed-out days — alongside about 27 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 16.2 daylight hours.

It scores 6.2/10 here, 3rd of 12 months, against 6.5/10 in the destination's best month.

Plan for mid-season pricing, with crowds are moderate.

Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening.

June in Jūrmala tops the year's climate scores

Best window · 6.5/10

Temperatures hover around 17°C (63°F) — the kind of month where neither heat nor cold forces the schedule.

Budget for roughly 68 mm of rain this month — a flexible day or two helps — with about 27 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 17.5 hours of daylight to work around it.

On our climate-comfort scale this is the top-ranked month of the year for Jūrmala at 6.5/10 — the reference point every other month on this page is measured against.

Expect peak pricing, and crowds are moderate. You are paying the year's highest rates for the year's best conditions — book early or shift a few weeks either side.

Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening, a packable rain layer.

July in Jūrmala — middling scores, decent value

Trade-offs · 6.3/10

Temperatures hover around 18°C (65°F) — the kind of month where neither heat nor cold forces the schedule.

101 mm of rain makes this a wet month here, though with about 21 days with 6+ hours of sunshine there is still bright weather between the fronts.

That is 6.3/10 on the same scale — 2nd of 12 months, versus 6.5/10 for the best month here.

Budget for peak pricing, and this is one of the busiest months here. You are paying the year's highest rates for the year's best conditions — book early or shift a few weeks either side.

Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella.

August in Jūrmala: mixed conditions, plan around the weather

Trade-offs · 6.1/10

August averages 19°C (67°F) — warm enough for beach and boat plans, still short of the heat that pushes sightseeing into early morning.

At 109 mm this is a genuinely wet month: about 17 days with 6+ hours of sunshine in total, and outdoor plans need an indoor fallback.

It scores 6.1/10 here, 4th of 12 months, against 6.5/10 in the destination's best month.

Figure on peak pricing, with this is one of the busiest months here.

Pack light clothing, swimwear and real sun protection, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella.

September in Jūrmala — off-season conditions

Hardest · 4.1/10

September averages 15°C (59°F), the range most people find easiest for walking a city all day without either overheating or losing daylight to weather.

Expect 39 mm of rain — occasional showers rather than washed-out days — alongside about 8 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 12.5 daylight hours.

It scores 4.1/10 here, 6th of 12 months, against 6.5/10 in the destination's best month.

Figure on mid-season pricing, with crowds are moderate.

Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening.

Flexible dates? June scores 2.4 points higher here — enough to change the trip.

October in Jūrmala — off-season conditions

Hardest · 2.2/10

Expect 9°C (48°F) in October. A good month for city streets, viewpoints and long meals; leave swimming for another season.

Budget for roughly 69 mm of rain this month — a flexible day or two helps — with almost no days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 10 hours of daylight to work around it.

That is 2.2/10 on the same scale — 10th of 12 months, versus 6.5/10 for the best month here.

Budget for low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.

Pack a mid-weight jacket, long sleeves and shoes you can walk 15 km in, a packable rain layer.

If your dates are flexible, June is materially better in Jūrmala — 4.3 points higher on the same scale.

November in Jūrmala — the hardest end of the year

Hardest · 2.3/10

At 3°C (38°F) this is proper winter weather in November: layer up and split the day between outdoor highlights and indoor stops.

Budget for roughly 50 mm of rain this month — a flexible day or two helps — with almost no days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 7.7 hours of daylight to work around it.

That is 2.3/10 on the same scale — 9th of 12 months, versus 6.5/10 for the best month here.

Budget for low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.

Pack insulated layers, a windproof shell, gloves and boots with grip, a packable rain layer.

If your dates are flexible, June is materially better in Jūrmala — 4.2 points higher on the same scale.

December in Jūrmala: expect compromises

Hardest · 2/10

December averages -1°C (30°F), cold enough that sightseeing works in bursts rather than in one long day on foot.

At 59 mm of water-equivalent precipitation this is a snowy month at resort level — that is snowpack, not lost days — with almost no days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 6.5 hours of daylight.

It scores 2/10 here, 11th of 12 months, against 6.5/10 in the destination's best month.

Plan for low-season pricing, with crowds are light for this destination.

Pack insulated layers, a windproof shell, gloves and boots with grip, a packable rain layer.

Flexible dates? June scores 4.5 points higher here — enough to change the trip.

FAQ

Frequently asked

When is the best time to visit Jūrmala, Latvia?
In Ideal Weather mode, the best months to visit Jūrmala are June, July, May, August. June is the single peak month with an Ideal Weather score of 6.5/10 based on temperature, rainfall, humidity, daylight and days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
What is the weather like in Jūrmala year-round?
Jūrmala has a climate profile suited to beach and coastal travel. Average monthly temperatures range from -2°C in January to 19°C in August, with Ideal Weather scores between 1.9 and 6.5 out of 10.
Which months should I avoid in Jūrmala?
The lowest Ideal Weather-scoring months in Jūrmala are January (1.9/10), December (2.0/10), October (2.2/10). These months typically combine less comfortable temperatures, higher rainfall or fewer days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
When is the rainy season in Jūrmala?
August is the wettest month in Jūrmala, averaging about 109 mm of rainfall. March is the driest, at roughly 31 mm.
Which is the sunniest month in Jūrmala?
May sees the most sun in Jūrmala, with about 27 days with 6+ hours of sunshine on average - ideal for outdoor plans.
Is Jūrmala a good destination for beach and coastal travel?
Jūrmala is well suited to beach and coastal travel. Its highest Ideal Weather window (June, July, May, August) aligns with the conditions travelers usually look for in this style of trip.
How is the bestime.to score for Jūrmala calculated?
Each month receives an Ideal Weather score from 0-10 using ERA5 climate normals for Jūrmala: temperature comfort, precipitation, humidity, daylight hours, and days with 6+ hours of sunshine - weighted for beach and coastal travel.

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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