Climate guide for Liepāja, Latvia

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About Liepāja

Liepāja's beach runs for kilometres along the Baltic, with the Karosta naval prison and the northern forts as its darker attractions. The city's concert hall, churches and markets fill the centre, and the Pape nature park's bison and horses are a short drive away. June to August is the beach season; the wind and the amber-gathering are year-round, and the music festival fills the summer.

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Travel Tips

01Best time & timing
July leads the year at 6.4/10, with August and May close behind — December (1.7/10) is the one to avoid without a specific reason.
02Weather & what to pack
In July plan for about 18°C; the month brings 86 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 (6.1/10) — expect weather trade-offs.

Things to do in Liepāja

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

When to visit Liepāja: the short answer

Plan Liepāja for July, with August, May close behind — the stretch with the most usable temperatures and the fewest lost days to rain: July averages 18°C with 86 mm of rain and about 25 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. The months to avoid unless you have a specific reason are December, January.

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. In short, Liepāja is not equally good year-round — the gap between its best and worst month is 4.7 points on the same 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

At 0°C (32°F) this is proper winter weather in January: layer up and split the day between outdoor highlights and indoor stops.

80 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 7.2 hours of daylight.

That is 1.7/10 on the same scale — 11th of 12 months, versus 6.4/10 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, 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

At 1°C (34°F) this is proper winter weather in February: layer up and split the day between outdoor highlights and indoor stops.

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 9.1 hours of daylight to work around it.

That is 2/10 on the same scale — 10th of 12 months, versus 6.4/10 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, July is materially better in Liepāja — 4.4 points higher on the same scale.

March in Liepāja: expect compromises

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 days with 6+ hours of sunshine 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.

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? July scores 3.1 points higher here — enough to change the trip.

April in Liepāja — the hardest end of the year

Hardest · 4.7/10

Expect 6°C (42°F) in April. A good month for city streets, viewpoints and long meals; leave swimming for another season.

With around 39 mm of rain, any showers tend to pass through rather than settle in; about 12 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 13.9 hours of daylight fill the rest.

That is 4.7/10 on the same scale — 5th of 12 months, versus 6.4/10 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, July is materially better in Liepāja — 1.7 points higher on the same scale.

May in Liepāja — middling scores, decent value

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 days with 6+ hours of sunshine 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.

Plan for mid-season pricing, with 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

Temperatures hover around 16°C (61°F) — the kind of month where neither heat nor cold forces the schedule.

Budget for roughly 79 mm of rain this month — a flexible day or two helps — with about 28 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 17.4 hours of daylight to work around it.

That is 5.8/10 on the same scale — 4th of 12 months, versus 6.4/10 for the best month here.

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

Temperatures hover around 18°C (64°F) — the kind of month where neither heat nor cold forces the schedule.

Budget for roughly 86 mm of rain this month — a flexible day or two helps — with about 25 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 16.9 hours of daylight to work around it.

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.

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 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 days with 6+ hours of sunshine 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.

Figure on peak pricing, with 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 days with 6+ hours of sunshine 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.

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

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

Flexible dates? July scores 2.6 points higher here — enough to change the trip.

October in Liepāja: expect compromises

Hardest · 2.2/10

Expect 10°C (50°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 — 8th of 12 months, versus 6.4/10 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, July is materially better in Liepāja — 4.2 points higher on the same scale.

November in Liepāja — off-season conditions

Hardest · 2.2/10

Expect 4°C (40°F) in November. A good month for city streets, viewpoints and long meals; leave swimming for another season.

Budget for roughly 57 mm of rain this month — a flexible day or two helps — with almost no days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 7.8 hours of daylight to work around it.

That is 2.2/10 on the same scale — 9th of 12 months, versus 6.4/10 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, 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 almost no days with 6+ hours of sunshine 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.

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? July scores 4.7 points higher here — enough to change the trip.

FAQ

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 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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 days with 6+ hours of sunshine 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 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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