The climate in Latvia

Latvia can be very hot in the summer but very cold in the winter. During our trip I noticed that the people are dressed very thick. This is also necessary in such a low temperatures in the winter.

Latvia is located in a temperate climate zone and weather conditions are determined by the Atlantic air masses, the Baltic Sea and the Riga Sea Gulf stretching deep into the country. The Latvian climate is maritime and temperate in nature, with cool summers and wet, relatively moderate winters. The four seasons are of near-equal length. Snowfall is common in the winter months.

The climate of the Latvia can be described as typical European continental influenced climate with warm, dry summers and fairly severe winters.

Winter

Winter weather can be extreme in Latvia, but this period also sees the most theatre performances and concerts and is a skier's dream. The coldest months are January and February averaging -4°C during the day. In winter snow falls from December until March. In recent years winter temperatures have tended to be milder, seldom falling below around the -5°C mark, and temperatures inland are generally lower than near the coast.

                                                                          Spring

March is the first month of spring. The river is moving away from the ice and

snow melts away. In May, becoming warmer. Warm days often alternated with periods of severe cold, which may occur on average 2-3 times a month.

Summer

Summer lasts from June to August. Hottest month is July, when air

temperatures can reach even more than +30 degrees Celsius, but the average

temperature is around +19°C.

autumn

The autumn, the beginning of the first frosts. The temperature falls below

the -10°C. The end of the growing season. Autumn's lasts until the second half of

November. Rain fall in activity increased. Cyclones from the Atlantic fetch' overcast

and rainy time.

Daytime temperatures may rise to +20°C.

Required clothing:

-      Rainwear is advisable all year.

-      Light- to medium-weights are worn during the summer months.

      Medium- to heavyweights are needed during winter. 

      Sources:

http://www.latvia.eu/

http://www.latvia.travel/en/climate-and-weather-conditions

http://www.latvia.climatemps.com/

http://www.worldweatheronline.com/Riga-weather-averages/Riga/LV.aspx