Latvia Weather Forecast
Latvia weather: 56°F, heavy drizzle. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Latvia weather in December
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Climate in Latvia month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 29° | 21° | 2,1 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| February | 31° | 22° | 1,5 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| March | 47° | 34° | 1,1 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| April | 52° | 38° | 2,4 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| May | 63° | 47° | 3,1 in | ★★★★☆ |
| June | 70° | 55° | 3,7 in | ★★★★☆ |
| July | 74° | 60° | 5,8 in | ★★★★☆ |
| August | 71° | 58° | 3,3 in | ★★★★☆ |
| September | 69° | 55° | 2,0 in | ★★★★☆ |
| October | 52° | 42° | 3,7 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| November | 41° | 35° | 2,1 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| December | 37° | 31° | 2,3 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
Climate type: Continental. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Best time to visit Latvia
Go in June, August and September. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: January, February and December - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
What to pack, what to skip
- A packable rain shell - 4 of the next 7 days carry a real chance of rain
- Avoid exposed ridgelines, small boats and rooftop viewpoints while gusts stay above 57 mph.
- If your dates are flexible, avoid January, February and December - historically the least comfortable months here.
How Latvia compares with nearby places
Annual averages, and the difference against Latvia.
| Place | Distance | Avg temp | vs here | Annual rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lithuania | 163 mi | 47°F | about the same | 31 in |
| Estonia | 173 mi | 45°F | 34°F cooler | 32 in |
| Finland | 225 mi | 44°F | 35°F cooler | 30 in |
| Helsinki | 225 mi | 44°F | 35°F cooler | 30 in |
| Helsinki Airport | 235 mi | 44°F | 35°F cooler | 31 in |
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Latvia?
Latvia is a country in Europe. Its coordinates are 56.9496, 24.1052. It lies in Europe.
What is the weather like in Latvia right now?
It is currently 56°F (14°C) with heavy drizzle. Humidity is 90% and wind is 19 mph.
When is the best time to visit Latvia?
June, August and September offer the most comfortable conditions in Latvia, which has a continental climate. January, February and December 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 1:08 PM.
How many people live in Latvia?
Latvia has a population of approximately 1.9 million.
What is the nearest airport to Latvia?
The closest airports are Helsinki Airport (HEL), 235 mi away and Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN), 292 mi away.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (countries-v1) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| Forecast and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Air quality and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Climate 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 August 23, 2026 at 1:08 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
