Latvia Climate

To the west the Latvian coast benefits from a maritime climate, while the hinterland in the east has a continental climate. Between June and September, days are pleasantly warm and often sunny. Winters are long and harsh, with temperatures in Riga rarely rising above freezing between December and March, even in April they can be as low as 5ºC. Rainfall is distributed throughout the year with the heaviest rainfall in August. Snowfall is common in the winter months.

Required Clothing

Light- to mediumweights are worn during summer months. Medium- to heavyweights are needed during spring and autumn, and heavyweights for the cold winter. Rainwear is advisable all year.

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