Climate - Liepaja (Latvia)

The climate of Liepaja is Baltic, that is, moderately continental, with cold winters, during which the average temperature is a few degrees below freezing, and mild to pleasantly warm summers.
The city is located in the west of Latvia, on the Baltic Sea coast.
In winter, snowfalls are quite frequent, although they are generally not abundant. Cold spells from Russia, which were once more frequent, can be intense. The cold record is -32.9 °C (-27.2 °F), set in January 1942.
The average temperature of the coldest month (February) is of -1.5 °C (29 °F), that of the warmest month (July) is of 18 °C (64 °F). Here are the average temperatures.

Precipitation amounts to 620 millimeters (24.4 inches) per year: so, it is at an intermediate level. It ranges from 30 mm (1.2 in) in the driest month (April) to 75 mm (3 in) in the wettest (October). Here is the average precipitation.

On average, there are around 2,005 sunshine hours per year. Here are the average sunshine hours per day.

The sea temperature ranges from 2.5 °C (37 °F) in February and March to 18.5 °C (65 °F) in August. So, it never becomes warm for swimming (except for northern European tourists). Here are the average sea temperatures.

Weather by month

Based on the period 1991 - 2018.
(January - February - March - April - May - June - July - August - September - October - November - December)

In January, the average temperature is -1.2 °C (29.8 °F), with a minimum of -3.3 °C (26 °F) and a maximum of 0.8 °C (33.5 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature typically drops to -15.5 °C (4 °F). However, it dropped to -26 °C (-15 °F) in January 1997.
On the mildest days of the month, the temperature typically reaches 5.5 °C (42 °F). However, it reached 9 °C (48 °F) in January 2007.
Precipitation amounts to 50 millimeters (2 inches), spread over 11 days.
On average, there are 39 hours of sunshine per month, ie 1.2 hours per day.
The average sea temperature is of 4 °C (39 °F).

In February, the coldest month of the year, the average temperature is -1.5 °C (29.3 °F), with a minimum of -3.8 °C (25.1 °F) and a maximum of 0.8 °C (33.5 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature typically drops to -13.5 °C (8 °F). However, it dropped to -24.5 °C (-12 °F) in February 2012.
On the mildest days of the month, the temperature typically reaches 6 °C (42 °F). However, it reached 9.5 °C (49 °F) in February 1997.
Precipitation amounts to 35 millimeters (1.4 inches), spread over 8 days.
On average, there are 67 hours of sunshine per month, ie 2.4 hours per day.
The average sea temperature is of 2.5 °C (37 °F).

In March, the average temperature is 1.2 °C (34.1 °F), with a minimum of -1.7 °C (28.9 °F) and a maximum of 4.1 °C (39.3 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature typically drops to -9 °C (15 °F). However, it dropped to -19.5 °C (-3 °F) in March 2005.
On the mildest days of the month, the temperature typically reaches 11 °C (51 °F). However, it reached 18.5 °C (65 °F) in March 2010.
Precipitation amounts to 35 millimeters (1.4 inches), spread over 8 days.
On average, there are 149 hours of sunshine per month, ie 4.8 hours per day.
The average sea temperature is of 2.5 °C (37 °F).

In April, the average temperature is 6.4 °C (43.5 °F), with a minimum of 2.6 °C (36.6 °F) and a maximum of 10.2 °C (50.4 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature typically drops to -3.5 °C (26 °F). However, it dropped to -8 °C (18 °F) in April 1996.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature typically reaches 20.5 °C (69 °F). However, it reached 25.5 °C (78 °F) in April 1995.
Precipitation amounts to 30 millimeters (1.2 inches), spread over 6 days.
On average, there are 209 hours of sunshine per month, ie 7 hours per day.
The average sea temperature is of 4 °C (39 °F).

In May, the average temperature is 11.2 °C (52.2 °F), with a minimum of 6.9 °C (44.5 °F) and a maximum of 15.5 °C (59.9 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature typically drops to 0 °C (32 °F). However, it dropped to -3.5 °C (26 °F) in May 2017.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature typically reaches 26 °C (79 °F). However, it reached 30 °C (86 °F) in May 2014.
Precipitation amounts to 35 millimeters (1.4 inches), spread over 6 days.
On average, there are 294 hours of sunshine per month, ie 9.5 hours per day.
The average sea temperature is of 8 °C (46 °F).

In June, the average temperature is 14.6 °C (58.3 °F), with a minimum of 10.8 °C (51.5 °F) and a maximum of 18.4 °C (65.2 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature typically drops to 5 °C (41 °F). However, it dropped to 1.5 °C (35 °F) in June 2017.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature typically reaches 26.5 °C (80 °F). However, it reached 33 °C (91 °F) in June 1997.
Precipitation amounts to 45 millimeters (1.8 inches), spread over 7 days.
On average, there are 293 hours of sunshine per month, ie 9.8 hours per day.
The average sea temperature is of 13 °C (56 °F).

In July, the warmest month of the year, the average temperature is 18 °C (64.4 °F), with a minimum of 14.2 °C (57.6 °F) and a maximum of 21.7 °C (71.1 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature typically drops to 9 °C (48 °F). However, it dropped to 5.5 °C (42 °F) in July 2009.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature typically reaches 29 °C (85 °F). However, it reached 32.5 °C (91 °F) in July 2002.
Precipitation amounts to 55 millimeters (2.2 inches), spread over 8 days.
On average, there are 319 hours of sunshine per month, ie 10.3 hours per day.
The average sea temperature is of 17 °C (63 °F).

In August, the average temperature is 17.7 °C (63.9 °F), with a minimum of 13.9 °C (57 °F) and a maximum of 21.6 °C (70.9 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature typically drops to 8 °C (46 °F). However, it dropped to 5 °C (41 °F) in August 2007.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature typically reaches 28 °C (83 °F). However, it reached 35.5 °C (96 °F) in August 2014.
Precipitation amounts to 70 millimeters (2.8 inches), spread over 9 days.
On average, there are 269 hours of sunshine per month, ie 8.7 hours per day.
The average sea temperature is of 18.5 °C (65 °F).

In September, the average temperature is 13.6 °C (56.4 °F), with a minimum of 10.1 °C (50.1 °F) and a maximum of 17 °C (62.7 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature typically drops to 3 °C (37 °F). However, it dropped to -1 °C (30 °F) in September 1993.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature typically reaches 23 °C (73 °F). However, it reached 29 °C (84 °F) in September 2002.
Precipitation amounts to 65 millimeters (2.6 inches), spread over 10 days.
On average, there are 187 hours of sunshine per month, ie 6.2 hours per day.
The average sea temperature is of 16 °C (61 °F).

In October, the average temperature is 8.3 °C (46.9 °F), with a minimum of 5.5 °C (41.9 °F) and a maximum of 11 °C (51.8 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature typically drops to -2.5 °C (28 °F). However, it dropped to -7 °C (19 °F) in October 1997.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature typically reaches 17 °C (62 °F). However, it reached 23 °C (73 °F) in October 2000.
Precipitation amounts to 75 millimeters (3 inches), spread over 11 days.
On average, there are 111 hours of sunshine per month, ie 3.6 hours per day.
The average sea temperature is of 12 °C (54 °F).

In November, the average temperature is 3.9 °C (39 °F), with a minimum of 2 °C (35.5 °F) and a maximum of 5.9 °C (42.6 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature typically drops to -5.5 °C (22 °F). However, it dropped to -15 °C (5 °F) in November 1993.
On the mildest days of the month, the temperature typically reaches 10.5 °C (51 °F). However, it reached 12.5 °C (55 °F) in November 2015.
Precipitation amounts to 65 millimeters (2.6 inches), spread over 12 days.
On average, there are 41 hours of sunshine per month, ie 1.4 hours per day.
The average sea temperature is of 8.5 °C (47 °F).

In December, the average temperature is 0.8 °C (33.5 °F), with a minimum of -1.1 °C (29.9 °F) and a maximum of 2.8 °C (37 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature typically drops to -10.5 °C (13 °F). However, it dropped to -24.5 °C (-12 °F) in December 2001.
On the mildest days of the month, the temperature typically reaches 7 °C (45 °F). However, it reached 10.5 °C (51 °F) in December 2006.
Precipitation amounts to 60 millimeters (2.4 inches), spread over 12 days.
On average, there are 26 hours of sunshine per month, ie 0.9 hours per day.
The average sea temperature is of 5.5 °C (42 °F).

Best Time

The best time to visit Liepaja is the summer, from June to August, since it is the mildest season. However, some rainy days and a bit of cold at night must be taken into account.