When to go · Smiltene
Smiltene in October
Good month. Outside the best window (May–Sep (walking, swimming)). Across Latvia: Autumn colours in Sigulda early; Riga light festival (Staro Rīga) in November — check dates.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Good
- Temperature
- 12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C) / 5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 9
- Crowds
- Low
- Latvia overall
- Prices
- Low
- Latvia overall
Verdict
Outside the best window (May–Sep (walking, swimming)). Across Latvia: Autumn colours in Sigulda early; Riga light festival (Staro Rīga) in November — check dates.
Is another month better than October?
October is rated good. These months rate higher:
Weather in October
- SmilteneHighs around 12 °C (54 °F), lows around 5 °C (41 °F), rain on about 9 daysHighs around 54 °F (12 °C), lows around 41 °F (5 °C), rain on about 9 days
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · Latvia overall
- Low
- Prices · Latvia overall
- Low
Latvia overall: Autumn colours in Sigulda early; Riga light festival (Staro Rīga) in November — check dates.
Compare two months
Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Smiltene, side by side.
Verdict
Oct: Good
May: Great (better)
Daytime high
Oct: 12 °C (54 °F)54 °F (12 °C)
May: 16 °C (61 °F)61 °F (16 °C)
Night low
Oct: 5 °C (41 °F)41 °F (5 °C)
May: 7 °C (45 °F)45 °F (7 °C)
Rain days
Oct: 9 (better)
May: 10
Crowds
Oct: Low
May: Medium
Prices
Oct: Low
May: Medium
Festivals listed
Oct: 0
May: 0
October: Outside the best window (May–Sep (walking, swimming)). Across Latvia: Autumn colours in Sigulda early; Riga light festival (Staro Rīga) in November — check dates.
May: Inside Smiltene's best window: May–Sep (walking, swimming).
Smiltene: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.
What to pack
- A warm coat, hat and gloves for mornings and evenings