Best time to visit Latvia

The Baltics do live up to their icy reputation in winter - so the best time to visit Latvia is between April and September. Birders will enjoy the spring and autumn migrations, with flocks of ducks, geese and divers, and the autumn foliage is a sight to behold. Don't overlook Latvia's culture - with waking tours of Riga, delicious black bread, cheese and sweets, and vibrant markets in which to practise your haggling skills.

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Best time to visit Latvia

The Baltics’ reputation for freezing temperatures is justified so visit from Apr- Sep to make the most of the wild coast, beaches and wildlife filled forests.

Outside of the foreboding winter the country thaws out, with Jul-Aug the best time to visit Latvia if you fancy dipping a toe into the Baltic. Spring and autumn bring bird migrations with geese, ducks and divers overtaking much of the western shoreline as well as the wetlands and forests inland. Showers can occur at any time of year so keep this in mind as well as an overcoat. As half of Latvia is forested, autumn is gorgeous with Gauja National Park showcasing the changing foliage, albeit over shorter days.

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Latvia Weather Chart

MIN °C

MAX °C

RAIN (mm)

JAN

-8

-2

FEB

-7

-2

MAR

-4

APR

MAY

JUN

JUL

AUG

SEP

OCT

NOV

DEC

-5

Latvia travel advice

Itinerary tips

Bob Mathews, from our partner Exodus, shares his favourite places to visit in Latvia:

“Jurmala has a nice beach area (left is active; right side, non-active!) and an excellent open air/outdoor concert hall – check who’s playing before the visit. The gardens at Rundāle Palace are exceptional, as are the palace rooms, which were featured in the BBC’s adaptation of War & Peace. The Old Town district of Cesis is small but quaint and the castle grounds have re-enactments during the summer with traditional medieval food, music and dressing up.”

Understanding the history

“It’s a good idea to read up on Communist history before you visit Latvia so you can fully appreciate the context of the modern country that you’ll find today.”

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Riga advice

Simon Clifford, product manager at our partner Exodus, shares his experiences of travelling in Latvia:

“Riga's art deco Central Market is one of the largest in Europe and pivotal to Latvia finding and exhibiting a national identity through food and local produce.”

Natalie Greenhalgh, from our partner, Exodus, advises on city sightseeing:

“Visit St Peter’s church and head up to the top for the best views in Riga. Riga has an amazing Art Nouveau district that’s great to wander around and find all the hidden beauties.”