Latvia travel advice

Explore our complete guide to Latvia with the latest travel advice for travellers and holidaymakers including official updates and local travel tips for Latvia.

Latvia travel guide - essential info

Below is a beginner's guide to Latvia with essential travel facts such as dominant language spoken, typical flight time from the UK and the local currency. You can also check whether visas are required and what plug adapter you need to pack.

Latvia - quick facts
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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✝ = Typical flight time from the UK.

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Latvia weather

  Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Maximum daytime temperature °C
-2°C maximum daytime temperature in January in Riga-2
-2°C maximum daytime temperature in February in Riga-2
3°C maximum daytime temperature in March in Riga3
10°C maximum daytime temperature in April in Riga10
17°C maximum daytime temperature in May in Riga17
20°C maximum daytime temperature in June in Riga20
21°C maximum daytime temperature in July in Riga21
21°C maximum daytime temperature in August in Riga21
16°C maximum daytime temperature in September in Riga16
11°C maximum daytime temperature in October in Riga11
4°C maximum daytime temperature in November in Riga4
0°C maximum daytime temperature in December in Riga0
Hours of sunshine (daily)
Days with some rainfall
18 days with some rainfall in January in Riga18
14 days with some rainfall in February in Riga14
14 days with some rainfall in March in Riga14
13 days with some rainfall in April in Riga13
11 days with some rainfall in May in Riga11
12 days with some rainfall in June in Riga12
14 days with some rainfall in July in Riga14
15 days with some rainfall in August in Riga15
16 days with some rainfall in September in Riga16
16 days with some rainfall in October in Riga16
18 days with some rainfall in November in Riga18
20 days with some rainfall in December in Riga20
Sea temperature °C
-0°C sea temperature in January in Riga-0
-1°C sea temperature in February in Riga-1
-1°C sea temperature in March in Riga-1
0°C sea temperature in April in Riga0
2°C sea temperature in May in Riga2
3°C sea temperature in June in Riga3
3°C sea temperature in July in Riga3
14°C sea temperature in August in Riga14
15°C sea temperature in September in Riga15
11°C sea temperature in October in Riga11
3°C sea temperature in November in Riga3
1°C sea temperature in December in Riga1

The Latvia weather guide shows long term monthly averages for Riga.

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Latvia travel advice

Check the latest travel advice on visiting Latvia from official government sources (in english) from around the world including entry requirements and travel restrictions.

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Note: UK FCDO - UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

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Latvia travel health

Find out more about staying safe when travelling to Latvia with the latest guidance on required vaccinations and recommended medication to take with you.

Check out the general travel tips for staying safe and healthy in Latvia, risks of preventable diseases and what to pack.

Note: CDC - Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

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Latvia covid live updates

Check the latest live updates on Covid-19 in Latvia with the vaccination requirements, current available statistics and up-to-date travel advice from government agencies.

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Latvia FAQs

Read our frequently asked questions about travelling to Latvia including the current entry restrictions, covid rules, driving side, electrical plugs used and much more.

Are there entry restrictions to Latvia due to Covid-19?

Latvia is open for tourism from the UK. There are no special entry requirements for Latvia.

Check out Ministry of Health, Republic of Latvia for more information.

Do I need to quarantine in the UK if I travel from Latvia?

You do not need to quarantine on arrival in the UK from Latvia. The UK no longer requires a passenger locator form, Covid-19 test or proof of vaccination.

What is the flight time to Latvia from the UK?

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

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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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