Ventspils
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Climate normals · 2016–2025
When to go: Ventspils month by month
Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Ventspils are typically June, July and August, with average daytime highs around 19–21°C. July is usually the warmest month (average high 21°C), January the coldest (average low -2°C), and October the wettest (about 96 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.
| Month | Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | Rain (mm) | Sunshine (h/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 1.8 | -1.7 | 66 | 2.5 |
| February | 2.3 | -1.5 | 50 | 4.3 |
| March | 4.6 | -0.3 | 37 | 7.1 |
| April | 9.0 | 2.8 | 36 | 10.4 |
| May | 14.7 | 7.2 | 40 | 13.2 |
| June | 19.2 | 12.6 | 64 | 13.8 |
| July | 20.8 | 15.2 | 82 | 13.5 |
| August | 20.6 | 15.2 | 91 | 11.4 |
| September | 17.2 | 12.1 | 79 | 9.4 |
| October | 11.5 | 7.5 | 96 | 5.7 |
| November | 6.7 | 3.4 | 75 | 3.0 |
| December | 3.6 | 0.3 | 62 | 1.7 |
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Previously
- Documented history · 1314
It was chartered in 1314 and became an important mercantile city of the Hanseatic League.
- Documented history · 1711
During the Polish-Swedish War and the Great Northern War, Ventspils was destroyed, and in 1711 a plague wiped out most of the remaining inhabitants.
- Documented history · 1795
After the Third Partition of Poland-Lithuania in 1795 Ventspils fell under the control of Russian Empire.
- Documented history · 1850
It was not until about 1850 that shipbuilding and trade became important again.
- Chartered as a mercantile city
It was chartered in 1314 and became an important mercantile city of the Hanseatic League.
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01 · OverviewVentspils, in brief
Ventspils is a state city located in northwestern Latvia within the historical Courland region. Situated on the Venta River and the Baltic Sea, it stands as the sixth largest city in the country with a population of 32,723.
The urban settlement originally developed around the Livonian Order Ventspils Castle constructed along the Venta River. Chartered in 1314, it grew into an important mercantile hub of the Hanseatic League. During its time within the Duchy of Courland, the town blossomed as a prominent shipbuilding center where numerous warships and trading ships were constructed, supporting expeditions that colonized Gambia and Tobago. However, wartime destruction during the Polish-Swedish War and the Great Northern War devastated the settlement, followed by a plague in 1711 that decimated the remaining inhabitants. Control shifted to the Russian Empire after the Third Partition of Poland-Lithuania in 1795.
A major historical turning point occurred in the late 19th century when the port was modernized and connected to Moscow by rail around 1890. This infrastructure transformation converted Ventspils into one of Imperial Russia's most profitable ports, generating a yearly profit of 130 million rubles by 1913. Concurrently, the population surged from 7,000 residents in 1897 to 29,000 in 1913, reversing over a century of stagnation.
Frequently Asked Questions about Ventspils
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01 · Q&AWhere is Ventspils located and what are its coordinates?
Ventspils is situated in Latvia at geographic coordinates 57.3948, 21.5612, with an elevation monitored in regional geographic surveys.
02 · Q&AWhat is the population and time zone of Ventspils?
Ventspils has a recorded population of approximately 32,723 and observes the Europe/Riga time zone.
03 · Q&AWhat languages and currency are used in Ventspils?
Official and commonly spoken languages in Ventspils include LV, Russian, LT, with EUR used for local transactions.
04 · Q&AHow can I check live conditions and daily updates for Ventspils?
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