Best time to visit Latvia

Q: When is the best time to visit Latvia?

The best times to visit Latvia (Riga) are in May, June and July Daily hours of sunshine = 8 hours or more.

Q: Which is the hottest month in Latvia?

The hottest time of year in Riga, Latvia is normally July. Expect maximum daytime temperatures to reach 21°C.

Q: Which month has the most rain in Latvia?

In terms of rainfall, July is usually the wettest month in Riga, Latvia with 77mm on average. There are normally 14 days in July with some rain.

Q: When is it sunniest in Latvia?

The sunniest time of year in Riga, Latvia is normally June with bright sunshine on average for 54% of daylight hours; that's 10 hours of sunshine per day.

Q: When is the sea warmest in Latvia?

The sea is usually at its warmest in Riga, Latvia in September when the water temperature reaches 15°C.

The best times to visit Latvia (Riga) are in May, June and July based on our default weather conditions. Find out more about the weather and update your preferences to see which months best match.

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When is the best time to visit Latvia?

The best times to visit Latvia (Riga) are in May, June and July based on the following average weather conditions.

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The weather guide for Latvia (Riga) shows long term weather averages processed from data supplied by CRU (University of East Anglia) & today's weather forecast provided by meteoblue. Find out more about our data sources.

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Flight time^✝	3 hours
Time difference	UK +2 hours
Language(s)	Latvian
Currency	Euro
Electricity	C + F plug (230V)
Driving side	Right

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Which is the hottest month in Latvia?

The hottest time of year in Riga, Latvia is normally July. Expect maximum daytime temperatures to reach 21°C.

Which month has the most rain in Latvia?

In terms of rainfall, July is usually the wettest month in Riga, Latvia with 77mm on average. There are normally 14 days in July with some rain.

When is it sunniest in Latvia?

The sunniest time of year in Riga, Latvia is normally June with bright sunshine on average for 54% of daylight hours; that's 10 hours of sunshine per day.

When is the sea warmest in Latvia?

The sea is usually at its warmest in Riga, Latvia in September when the water temperature reaches 15°C.

What is the flight time to Latvia from the UK?

The flight time to Latvia from the UK is typically 3 hours.

What is the time difference between Latvia and the UK?

The time difference between Latvia and the UK is UK time+2 hours.

What is the main language spoken in Latvia?

The main language spoken in Latvia is Latvian.

What is the currency in Latvia?

The currency in Latvia is the Euro (EUR).

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Which plugs are used in Latvia?

Latvia uses electrical plug type C + F (230 Volts).

Which side of the road do they drive on in Latvia?

They drive on the right side of the road in Latvia.

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