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Latvia

Plan a visit or move to Latvia with current conditions, practical signals, maps, local people, and sourced context.

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Updated Monday, September 14, 2026 · sourced live layer and versioned editorial content

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Climate normals · 20162025

When to go: Latvia month by month

Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Latvia are typically June, July and August, with average daytime highs around 22–23°C. July is usually the warmest month (average high 23°C), January the coldest (average low -4°C), and August the wettest (about 98 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.

Monthly averages computed from 20162025 Open-Meteo historical weather records for this location. Long-run averages, not a forecast.
MonthAvg high (°C)Avg low (°C)Rain (mm)Sunshine (h/day)
January0.2-4.3572.1
February1.4-3.6484.2
March5.8-1.6417.1
April11.22.34710.1
May17.06.95612.7
June21.812.57713.7
July22.714.69113.0
August22.113.79811.2
September18.010.6619.2
October11.25.5835.4
November5.31.4562.4
December2.0-1.8521.6

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01 · Overview

Latvia, in brief

Latvia is mapped here through verified geographic facts and source-linked daily data. Its longer editorial profile is in the enrichment queue.

02 · History

How Latvia took shape

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03 · Government

Government and public life in Latvia

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04 · Economy

Work and the economy in Latvia

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05 · Culture

Culture and creative life in Latvia

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06 · Travel

Travelling through Latvia

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07 · Safety

Safety and practical guidance for Latvia

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08 · Questions

Questions about Latvia

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Frequently Asked Questions about Latvia

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01 · Q&A

What is the capital city and population of Latvia?

The capital of Latvia is Riga, and the total national population is estimated at 1,926,542.

02 · Q&A

Where is Latvia located and what is its total area?

Latvia is located in Europe, spanning an area of approximately 64,589 km².

03 · Q&A

What currency and languages are spoken in Latvia?

The official currency is Euro (EUR) and the recognized languages include lv, ru, lt.

04 · Q&A

What are the major cities and regions in Latvia?

Prominent cities and cultural hubs mapped across Latvia include Riga, Daugavpils, Liepāja, Jelgava, Jūrmala.

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