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Liepāja

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Generally suitable with routine precautions

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Climate normals · 20162025

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.

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)
January1.9-2.1752.6
February2.7-1.8564.6
March5.4-0.4437.2
April10.32.73810.3
May15.77.44313.0
June20.012.66213.8
July21.215.08513.1
August21.214.98811.3
September17.811.8759.4
October11.97.4995.8
November6.83.1743.4
December3.70.0722.0

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Past and future events in Liepāja

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Upcoming

  1. European Capital of Culture 2027

    Liepāja has been selected as a European Capital of Culture for the year 2027.

Past · documented context

Previously

  1. Documented history · 1263

    The Teutonic Order established a village which they called Libau here in 1263, followed by Mitau two years later.

  2. Documented history · 1418

    In 1418 the village was sacked and burned by the Lithuanians.

Current public leadership

  • Gunārs Ansiņš

    Wikidata currently records this person as Liepāja's head of government. Latvian politician.

People associated with this place

No person with a direct, sourced association to Liepāja has been verified yet.

Historical figures

No historical figure has been extracted from reliable context for Liepāja yet.

Local business and employers

  • Liepājas tramvajs

    Structured data records this business as headquartered in Liepāja. Tram operator in Liepāja, Latvia.

  • Liepājas Metalurgs

    Structured data records this business as headquartered in Liepāja. Former metallurgical enterprise in Liepāja, Latvia.

  • LAUMA FABRICS

    Structured data records this business as headquartered in Liepāja. Legal entity in Latvia.

  • Baltic American Line

    Structured data records this business as headquartered in Liepāja. Shipping company.

  • EzerNet

    Structured data records this business as headquartered in Liepāja. Latvian telecommunication company.

Newspapers and local media

  • Liboyer folksblat

    Structured data records this local media outlet as headquartered in Liepāja. Weekly newspaper.

Buildings and landmarks

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01 · Overview

Liepāja, in brief

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02 · History

How Liepāja took shape

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03 · Visit

Visiting Liepāja

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04 · Food & culture

Food and everyday culture in Liepāja

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05 · Arts

Arts and cultural life in Liepāja

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06 · Economy

Work and the economy in Liepāja

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07 · Safety

Safety and practical guidance for Liepāja

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08 · Questions

Questions about Liepāja

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Frequently Asked Questions about Liepāja

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01 · Q&A

Where 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&A

What 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&A

What 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&A

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