Liepāja
Decide whether to visit or live in Liepāja, then explore current conditions, local people, the map, and concise sourced context.
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Generally suitable with routine precautions
Entry to Latvia requires compliance with the European Entry‑Exit System (EES). No travel warnings are currently issued for Liepāja.
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- No high-severity wording detected in the supplied advisory
- Latest air-quality reading is not elevated
- Political stability
- Low crime rates
- Access to EU health services
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Climate normals · 2016–2025
When to go: Liepāja month by month
Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Liepāja are typically June, July and August, with average daytime highs around 20–21°C. July is usually the warmest month (average high 21°C), January the coldest (average low -2°C), and October the wettest (about 99 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.
| Month | Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | Rain (mm) | Sunshine (h/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 1.9 | -2.1 | 75 | 2.6 |
| February | 2.7 | -1.8 | 56 | 4.6 |
| March | 5.4 | -0.4 | 43 | 7.2 |
| April | 10.3 | 2.7 | 38 | 10.3 |
| May | 15.7 | 7.4 | 43 | 13.0 |
| June | 20.0 | 12.6 | 62 | 13.8 |
| July | 21.2 | 15.0 | 85 | 13.1 |
| August | 21.2 | 14.9 | 88 | 11.3 |
| September | 17.8 | 11.8 | 75 | 9.4 |
| October | 11.9 | 7.4 | 99 | 5.8 |
| November | 6.8 | 3.1 | 74 | 3.4 |
| December | 3.7 | 0.0 | 72 | 2.0 |
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People and places shaping Liepāja
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Research updated Tuesday, September 8, 2026Past and future events in Liepāja
Upcoming
- European Capital of Culture 2027
Liepāja has been selected as a European Capital of Culture for the year 2027.
Previously
- Documented history · 1263
The Teutonic Order established a village which they called Libau here in 1263, followed by Mitau two years later.
- Documented history · 1418
In 1418 the village was sacked and burned by the Lithuanians.
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01 · OverviewLiepāja, in brief
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02 · HistoryHow Liepāja took shape
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03 · VisitVisiting Liepāja
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04 · Food & cultureFood and everyday culture in Liepāja
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05 · ArtsArts and cultural life in Liepāja
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06 · EconomyWork and the economy in Liepāja
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07 · SafetySafety and practical guidance for Liepāja
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08 · QuestionsQuestions about Liepāja
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Frequently Asked Questions about Liepāja
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01 · Q&AWhere is Liepāja located and what are its coordinates?
Liepāja is situated in Latvia at geographic coordinates 56.5047, 21.0109 with an elevation of an elevation monitored in local geographic surveys.
02 · Q&AWhat is the population and time zone of Liepāja?
Liepāja has a recorded population of approximately 67,421 and observes the Europe/Riga time zone (EUR).
03 · Q&AWhat languages and currency are used in Liepāja?
Official and commonly spoken languages in Liepāja include lv, ru, lt, and the circulating currency is EUR.
04 · Q&AHow can I check live conditions and daily updates for Liepāja?
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