When to go · Latvia
Latvia, month by month
The best months for Latvia: May, Jun, Jul, Aug.
Month by month
- JanuaryMixedCold and dark; cheap Riga city breaks, opera season.Riga and the Gulf coast: cool · Kurzeme and the open Baltic: cool · Inland east (Vidzeme, Latgale): coolCrowds: Low · 2 festivals or holidays
- FebruaryMixedColdest month; frozen beaches at Jūrmala.Riga and the Gulf coast: cool · Kurzeme and the open Baltic: cool · Inland east (Vidzeme, Latgale): coolCrowds: Low
- MarchMixedSlush and grey; Easter falls late March in 2027.Riga and the Gulf coast: cool · Kurzeme and the open Baltic: cool · Inland east (Vidzeme, Latgale): coolCrowds: Low · 1 festival or holiday
- AprilMixedCool; spring birds on the coast and lakes.Riga and the Gulf coast: fine · Kurzeme and the open Baltic: fine · Inland east (Vidzeme, Latgale): fineCrowds: Low · 1 festival or holiday
- MayGreatGreen and bright; 4 May holiday; good month for Riga and Gauja.Riga and the Gulf coast: best weather · Kurzeme and the open Baltic: fine · Inland east (Vidzeme, Latgale): best weatherCrowds: Medium · 2 festivals or holidays
- JuneGreatLongest days; Līgo 23–24 June closes much of the country — spend it in the countryside or plan around it.Riga and the Gulf coast: best weather · Kurzeme and the open Baltic: best weather · Inland east (Vidzeme, Latgale): best weatherCrowds: High · 1 festival or holiday
- JulyGreatPeak beach and festival month (Positivus-type festivals return some years — check).Riga and the Gulf coast: best weather · Kurzeme and the open Baltic: best weather · Inland east (Vidzeme, Latgale): best weatherCrowds: High
- AugustGreatWarm; Riga City Festival; seaside busy.Riga and the Gulf coast: best weather · Kurzeme and the open Baltic: best weather · Inland east (Vidzeme, Latgale): best weatherCrowds: High · 1 festival or holiday
- SeptemberGoodQuiet and mild; Gauja valley colours from late month.Riga and the Gulf coast: fine · Kurzeme and the open Baltic: fine · Inland east (Vidzeme, Latgale): best weatherCrowds: Medium
- OctoberGoodAutumn colours in Sigulda early; Riga light festival (Staro Rīga) in November — check dates.Riga and the Gulf coast: cool · Kurzeme and the open Baltic: cool · Inland east (Vidzeme, Latgale): fineCrowds: Low
- NovemberMixedDark and wet, but national holidays (11 and 18 Nov) bring events.Riga and the Gulf coast: cool · Kurzeme and the open Baltic: cool · Inland east (Vidzeme, Latgale): coolCrowds: Low · 2 festivals or holidays
- DecemberGoodChristmas markets in the Dome and Esplanade squares.Riga and the Gulf coast: cool · Kurzeme and the open Baltic: cool · Inland east (Vidzeme, Latgale): coolCrowds: Medium · 2 festivals or holidays
Weather by region
How each climate zone rates each month.
| Region | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Riga and the Gulf coastRiga, Jūrmala, Saulkrasti | Cool | Cool | Cool | OK | Best | Best | Best | Best | OK | Cool | Cool | Cool |
| Kurzeme and the open BalticLiepāja, Ventspils, Kuldīga, Cape Kolka | Cool | Cool | Cool | OK | OK | Best | Best | Best | OK | Cool | Cool | Cool |
| Inland east (Vidzeme, Latgale)Sigulda, Cēsis, Daugavpils, Rēzekne | Cool | Cool | Cool | OK | Best | Best | Best | Best | Best | OK | Cool | Cool |