Climate guide for Liepāja, Latvia

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About Liepāja

Liepāja is a beach destination in Latvia. Plan around late spring through early autumn for more reliable conditions, then drill into monthly scores when you need finer timing for beach travel. Use the monthly scores to weigh time by the water against heat, rainfall, humidity, daylight and sunny-day patterns.

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Travel Tips

Timing & weather
Check Liepāja's monthly climate scores before locking flights - temperate patterns shift comfort for beach trips across the year.
Getting around
In Liepāja, pair a walkable core day with one transit or transfer buffer - crowds and traffic vary by season in Latvia.
Tickets & access
Reserve popular museums and day trips from Liepāja ahead in peak months; shoulder seasons are more flexible.
Pack for the profile
Pack sun protection, water shoes only where local conditions call for them, and a light layer for breezy evenings in Liepāja. Check beach access, tides, and weather before planning water activities.

Things to do in Liepāja

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

When to visit Liepāja: the short answer

The best time to visit Liepāja is July, followed by August, May. Those months combine the most usable temperatures with the fewest lost days to rain: July averages 18°C with 86 mm of rain and about 25 sunny days. The months to avoid unless you have a specific reason are December, January. If budget matters more than perfect weather, October is the strongest of the low-rate months at 2.2/10.

Across the year Liepāja swings from 0°C in January to 19°C in August, a 19-degree spread, while rainfall ranges from 31 mm in March to 97 mm in August. That is the whole planning problem in one sentence: Liepāja is not equally good year-round, and the difference between the best and worst month here is 4.7 points on a 10-point scale.

Warmest month: August (19°C). Coolest: January (0°C). Driest: March (31 mm). Wettest: August (97 mm).

Liepāja month by month

January in Liepāja — the hardest end of the year

Hardest · 1.7/10

January averages 0°C (32°F), cold enough that sightseeing works in bursts rather than in one long day on foot.

Rainfall runs 80 mm, so plan one flexible day in three; you still get about 0 sunny days and 7.2 hours of daylight.

It scores 1.7/10 here, 11th of 12 months, against 6.4/10 in the destination's best month.

Expect mid-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, July is materially better in Liepāja — 4.7 points higher on the same scale.

February in Liepāja — the hardest end of the year

Hardest · 2/10

February averages 1°C (34°F), cold enough that sightseeing works in bursts rather than in one long day on foot.

Rainfall runs 69 mm, so plan one flexible day in three; you still get about 0 sunny days and 9.1 hours of daylight.

It scores 2/10 here, 10th of 12 months, against 6.4/10 in the destination's best month.

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, July is materially better in Liepāja — 4.4 points higher on the same scale.

March in Liepāja — the hardest end of the year

Hardest · 3.3/10

March averages 2°C (36°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 2 sunny days and 11.4 daylight hours.

It scores 3.3/10 here, 7th of 12 months, against 6.4/10 in the destination's best month.

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

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

If your dates are flexible, July is materially better in Liepāja — 3.1 points higher on the same scale.

April in Liepāja — the hardest end of the year

Hardest · 4.7/10

April averages 6°C (42°F) — jacket weather. Comfortable for walking and museums, too cool for anything water-based.

Expect 39 mm of rain — occasional showers rather than washed-out days — alongside about 12 sunny days and 13.9 daylight hours.

It scores 4.7/10 here, 5th of 12 months, against 6.4/10 in the destination's best month.

Expect 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, July is materially better in Liepāja — 1.7 points higher on the same scale.

May in Liepāja — workable with trade-offs

Trade-offs · 6.1/10

May averages 12°C (53°F) — jacket weather. Comfortable for walking and museums, too cool for anything water-based.

Expect 38 mm of rain — occasional showers rather than washed-out days — alongside about 28 sunny days and 16.1 daylight hours.

It scores 6.1/10 here, 3rd of 12 months, against 6.4/10 in the destination's best month.

Expect mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.

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

June in Liepāja — workable with trade-offs

Trade-offs · 5.8/10

June averages 16°C (61°F), the range most people find easiest for walking a city all day without either overheating or losing daylight to weather.

Rainfall runs 79 mm, so plan one flexible day in three; you still get about 28 sunny days and 17.4 hours of daylight.

It scores 5.8/10 here, 4th of 12 months, against 6.4/10 in the destination's best month.

Expect mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.

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

July in Liepāja — the year's strongest window

Best window · 6.4/10

July averages 18°C (64°F), the range most people find easiest for walking a city all day without either overheating or losing daylight to weather.

Rainfall runs 86 mm, so plan one flexible day in three; you still get about 25 sunny days and 16.9 hours of daylight.

On our climate-comfort scale this is the top-ranked month of the year for Liepāja at 6.4/10 — the reference point every other month on this page is measured against.

Expect 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 packable rain layer.

August in Liepāja — workable with trade-offs

Trade-offs · 6.2/10

August averages 19°C (66°F) — warm enough for beach and boat plans, still short of the heat that pushes sightseeing into early morning.

Rainfall runs 97 mm, so plan one flexible day in three; you still get about 18 sunny days and 14.9 hours of daylight.

It scores 6.2/10 here, 2nd of 12 months, against 6.4/10 in the destination's best month.

Expect 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 light clothing, swimwear and real sun protection, a packable rain layer.

September in Liepāja — the hardest end of the year

Hardest · 3.8/10

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.

Rainfall runs 47 mm, so plan one flexible day in three; you still get about 7 sunny days and 12.4 hours of daylight.

It scores 3.8/10 here, 6th of 12 months, against 6.4/10 in the destination's best month.

Expect mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.

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

If your dates are flexible, July is materially better in Liepāja — 2.6 points higher on the same scale.

October in Liepāja — the hardest end of the year

Hardest · 2.2/10

October averages 10°C (50°F) — jacket weather. Comfortable for walking and museums, too cool for anything water-based.

Rainfall runs 69 mm, so plan one flexible day in three; you still get about 0 sunny days and 10 hours of daylight.

It scores 2.2/10 here, 8th of 12 months, against 6.4/10 in the destination's best month.

Expect 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, July is materially better in Liepāja — 4.2 points higher on the same scale.

November in Liepāja — the hardest end of the year

Hardest · 2.2/10

November averages 4°C (40°F) — jacket weather. Comfortable for walking and museums, too cool for anything water-based.

Rainfall runs 57 mm, so plan one flexible day in three; you still get about 0 sunny days and 7.8 hours of daylight.

It scores 2.2/10 here, 9th of 12 months, against 6.4/10 in the destination's best month.

Expect 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, July is materially better in Liepāja — 4.2 points higher on the same scale.

December in Liepāja — the hardest end of the year

Hardest · 1.7/10

December averages 1°C (34°F), cold enough that sightseeing works in bursts rather than in one long day on foot.

Rainfall runs 78 mm, so plan one flexible day in three; you still get about 0 sunny days and 6.6 hours of daylight.

It scores 1.7/10 here, 12th of 12 months, against 6.4/10 in the destination's best month.

Expect mid-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, July is materially better in Liepāja — 4.7 points higher on the same scale.

Frequently asked

When is the best time to visit Liepāja, Latvia?
In Ideal Weather mode, the best months to visit Liepāja are July, August, May. July is the single peak month with an Ideal Weather score of 6.4/10 based on temperature, rainfall, humidity, daylight and historical sunny days.
What is the weather like in Liepāja year-round?
Liepāja has a climate profile suited to beach and coastal travel. Average monthly temperatures range from 0°C in January to 19°C in August, with Ideal Weather scores between 1.7 and 6.4 out of 10.
Which months should I avoid in Liepāja?
The lowest Ideal Weather-scoring months in Liepāja are January (1.7/10), December (1.7/10), February (2.0/10). These months typically combine less comfortable temperatures, higher rainfall or fewer sunny days.
When is the rainy season in Liepāja?
August is the wettest month in Liepāja, averaging about 97 mm of rainfall. March is the driest, at roughly 31 mm.
Which is the sunniest month in Liepāja?
May sees the most sun in Liepāja, with about 28 sunny days on average - ideal for outdoor plans.
Is Liepāja a good destination for beach and coastal travel?
Liepāja is well suited to beach and coastal travel. Its highest Ideal Weather window (July, August, May) aligns with the conditions travelers usually look for in this style of trip.
How is the bestime.to score for Liepāja calculated?
Each month receives an Ideal Weather score from 0-10 using ERA5 climate normals for Liepāja: temperature comfort, precipitation, humidity, daylight hours, and historical sunny days - weighted for beach and coastal travel.

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