Latvia
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Climate normals · 2016–2025
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.
| Month | Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | Rain (mm) | Sunshine (h/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 0.2 | -4.3 | 57 | 2.1 |
| February | 1.4 | -3.6 | 48 | 4.2 |
| March | 5.8 | -1.6 | 41 | 7.1 |
| April | 11.2 | 2.3 | 47 | 10.1 |
| May | 17.0 | 6.9 | 56 | 12.7 |
| June | 21.8 | 12.5 | 77 | 13.7 |
| July | 22.7 | 14.6 | 91 | 13.0 |
| August | 22.1 | 13.7 | 98 | 11.2 |
| September | 18.0 | 10.6 | 61 | 9.2 |
| October | 11.2 | 5.5 | 83 | 5.4 |
| November | 5.3 | 1.4 | 56 | 2.4 |
| December | 2.0 | -1.8 | 52 | 1.6 |
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01 · OverviewLatvia, in brief
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02 · HistoryHow Latvia took shape
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03 · GovernmentGovernment and public life in Latvia
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04 · EconomyWork and the economy in Latvia
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05 · CultureCulture and creative life in Latvia
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06 · TravelTravelling through Latvia
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07 · SafetySafety and practical guidance for Latvia
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08 · QuestionsQuestions about Latvia
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Frequently Asked Questions about Latvia
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01 · Q&AWhat 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&AWhere is Latvia located and what is its total area?
Latvia is located in Europe, spanning an area of approximately 64,589 km².
03 · Q&AWhat currency and languages are spoken in Latvia?
The official currency is Euro (EUR) and the recognized languages include lv, ru, lt.
04 · Q&AWhat 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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