Latvia Klima and Average Vær
Klima of Latvia: average temperatures, rainfall and seasons month by month.
Klima in Latvia month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Måned | Avg high | Avg low | Regnfall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| januar | -2° | -6° | 54 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| februar | -1° | -6° | 39 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| mars | 9° | 1° | 27 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| april | 11° | 3° | 60 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| mai | 17° | 8° | 78 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| juni | 21° | 13° | 93 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| juli | 23° | 16° | 148 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| august | 22° | 14° | 106 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| september | 20° | 13° | 63 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| oktober | 11° | 5° | 94 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| november | 5° | 2° | 53 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| desember | 3° | -1° | 58 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
Klima type: Kontinental. Kilde: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Recent extremes in Latvia
Høyest and lowest readings observed in the last 3 years of reanalysis data - not all-time records.
How Latvia compares med nearby places
Annual averages, and the difference against Latvia.
| Place | Distance | Avg temp | vs here | Annual rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lithuania | 262 km | 8°C | about the same | 802 mm |
| Estonia | 279 km | 7°C | 1°C cooler | 806 mm |
| Finland | 361 km | 7°C | 2°C cooler | 766 mm |
| Helsinki | 361 km | 7°C | 2°C cooler | 766 mm |
| Helsinki Airport | 378 km | 6°C | 2°C cooler | 778 mm |
Beste tid å besøke Latvia
Go in mai, juni, august and september. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: januar, februar and desember - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
What this means for Latvia
Today is warmer than average for oktober. The forecast high of 17°C is 5.9°C above the 11°C typical for this month.
A 12% chance means most of the area stays dry; a passing shower is possible but short.
No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.
Northern Hemisphere, so peak summer falls in juni til august.
The gap between the warmest and coldest month averages 23°C.
What til pack, what til skip
- A packable rain shell - 2 of the next 7 days carry a real chance of rain
- If your dates are flexible, avoid januar, februar and desember - historically the least comfortable months here.
Sammendrag
Latvia er et land i Europa. Latvia er et land i Europe med hovedstad Riga. Befolkningen er rundt 1.9 million. Hovedstaden er Riga.
Akkurat nå er det 15°C (59°F) in Latvia med overskyet. Det føles som 13°C. I dag varierer temperaturen mellom 11°C til 17°C. Sannsynligheten for nedbør er 12%. Sightseeing conditions score 9/10 - utmerket — dra nå.
Beste tidspunkt å besøke Latvia is mai, juni, august and september. Klimaet er continental. januar, februar and desember tend til be the least comfortable months. juli is the warmest month med average highs near 23°C, while januar is the coldest med lows near -6°C.
The closest major airport is Helsinki Airport (HEL), about 378 km away.
Kort sagt. Today is warmer than average for oktober. The forecast high of 17°C is 5.9°C above the 11°C typical for this month. The best window til be outside is roughly 2 PM til 5 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. sightseeing is the strongest bet in Latvia today at 9/10. No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.
Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.
Quick facts about Latvia
| Type | Land |
|---|---|
| Kontinent | Europa |
| Kontinent | Europa |
| Koordinater | 56°56′58.6″N 24°6′18.7″E (56.9496, 24.1052) |
| Capital | Riga |
| Befolkning | 1.880.000 |
| Area | 64.589 km² |
| ISO code | LV |
| ISO 3166-1 alpha-3 | LVA |
| Currency | Euro (EUR) |
| Languages | Latvian |
| Calling code | +371 |
| Tidssone | Europe/Riga |
| Lokal tid | 4:39 AM (UTC+03:00) |
| Best months | mai, juni, august and september |
| Klima | Kontinental |
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Latvia?
Latvia er et land i Europa. Its coordinates are 56.9496, 24.1052. It lies in Europa.
What is the weather like in Latvia akkurat nå?
It is currently 15°C (59°F) med overskyet. Luftfuktighet is 86% and wind is 20 km/h.
When is the best time til visit Latvia?
mai, juni, august and september offer the most comfortable conditions in Latvia, which has a continental climate. januar, februar and desember are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Latvia in?
Latvia observes Europe/Riga (UTC+03:00). The local time is 4:39 AM.
How many people live in Latvia?
Latvia has a population of approximately 1.9 million.
What is the nearest airport til Latvia?
The closest airports are Helsinki Airport (HEL), 378 km away and Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN), 470 km away.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (countries-v1) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| Værmelding and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Luftkvalitet and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Klima averages | ERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years. |
| Method | Scores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing - the block is simply not shown. |
Last updated oktober 6, 2026 at 4:39 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
