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, the mildest area of the country.
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.
In summer, there can be hot days, with temperatures above 30 °C (86 °F). The highest record is 35.6 °C (96.1 °F) and was set in August 2014.

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.

Liepaja - Climate data

In Liepaja, the average temperature of the coldest month (February) is of -1.2 °C (29.9 °F), that of the warmest month (July) is of 17.8 °C (64.1 °F). Here are the average temperatures.
In Liepaja, 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 one (October). Here is the average precipitation.
At Liepaja, the sea temperature ranges from 2.5 °C (36 °F) in February, March to 18.5 °C (65 °F) in August. Here are the average sea temperatures.
In Liepaja, there are on average around 2005 sunshine hours per year. Here are the average hours of sunshine per day.

Liepaja - Weather by month

Based on the period 1991-2020

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In January, the weather in Liepaja is usually very cold. The average temperature is of -1.0 °C (30 °F), with a minimum of -3 °C (26.6 °F) and a maximum of 0.9 °C (33.6 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -15 °C (5.5 °F). However, it dropped to -26 °C (-14.8 °F) in January 1997.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 5.5 °C (42.5 °F). However, it reached 9 °C (48.2 °F) in January 2007.
Precipitation amounts to 50 mm (2 in), distributed over 11 days.
The day lasts on average 7 hours and 35 minutes. So the days are short.
There is an average of 1 hour of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 16% of the time.
The average humidity is 88%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 16 kph (10 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 4 °C (39 °F). Therefore, the sea is very cold for swimming.

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In February, the coldest month of the year, the weather in Liepaja is usually very cold. The average temperature is of -1.2 °C (30 °F), with a minimum of -3.4 °C (25.9 °F) and a maximum of 1.1 °C (34 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -13 °C (8 °F). However, it dropped to -24.7 °C (-12.5 °F) in February 2012.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 6 °C (42.5 °F). However, it reached 10 °C (50 °F) in February 2020.
Precipitation amounts to 35 mm (1.4 in), distributed over 8 days.
The day lasts on average 9 hours and 35 minutes.
There are on average 2.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 25% of the time.
The average humidity is 86%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 15 kph (9 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 2.5 °C (36.5 °F). Therefore, the sea is very cold for swimming.

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In March, the weather in Liepaja is usually cold. The average temperature is of 1.3 °C (34 °F), with a minimum of -1.6 °C (29.1 °F) and a maximum of 4.2 °C (39.6 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -9 °C (15.5 °F). However, it dropped to -19.5 °C (-3.1 °F) in March 2005.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 11 °C (51.5 °F). However, it reached 19 °C (66.2 °F) in March 2010.
Precipitation amounts to 35 mm (1.4 in), distributed over 8 days.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 55 minutes.
There are on average 5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 40% of the time.
The average humidity is 82%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 14 kph (8 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 2.5 °C (36.5 °F). Therefore, the sea is very cold for swimming.

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In April, the weather in Liepaja is usually quite cold. The average temperature is of 6.4 °C (44 °F), with a minimum of 2.5 °C (36.5 °F) and a maximum of 10.4 °C (50.7 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -3.5 °C (25.5 °F). However, it dropped to -7.8 °C (18 °F) in April 1996.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 20.5 °C (69 °F). However, it reached 27 °C (80.6 °F) in April 2019.
Precipitation amounts to 30 mm (1.2 in), distributed over 6 days.
The day lasts on average 14 hours and 20 minutes.
There are on average 7 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 49% of the time.
The average humidity is 74%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 12 kph (8 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 4 °C (39.5 °F). Therefore, the sea is very cold for swimming.

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In May, the weather in Liepaja is usually mild. The average temperature is of 11.2 °C (52 °F), with a minimum of 7 °C (44.6 °F) and a maximum of 15.4 °C (59.7 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 0 °C (32.5 °F). However, it dropped to -3.7 °C (25.3 °F) in May 2017.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 25.5 °C (78.5 °F). However, it reached 30.2 °C (86.4 °F) in May 2014.
Precipitation amounts to 35 mm (1.4 in), distributed over 6 days.
The day lasts on average 16 hours and 30 minutes. So the days are long.
There are on average 9.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 58% of the time.
The average humidity is 73%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 12 kph (7 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 8 °C (46.5 °F). Therefore, the sea is very cold for swimming.

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In June, the weather in Liepaja is usually very mild. The average temperature is of 14.8 °C (59 °F), with a minimum of 11 °C (51.8 °F) and a maximum of 18.6 °C (65.5 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 4.5 °C (40 °F). However, it dropped to 0.7 °C (33.3 °F) in June 1993.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 27 °C (80.5 °F). However, it reached 33 °C (91.4 °F) in June 1997.
Precipitation amounts to 45 mm (1.8 in), distributed over 7 days.
The day lasts on average 17 hours and 40 minutes. So the days are very long. June 21, the summer solstice, is the longest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere.
There are on average 10 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 55% of the time.
The average humidity is 77%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 12 kph (7 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 13 °C (56 °F). Therefore, the sea is very cold for swimming.

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In July, the warmest month of the year, the weather in Liepaja is usually very mild. The average temperature is of 17.8 °C (64 °F), with a minimum of 14.1 °C (57.4 °F) and a maximum of 21.6 °C (70.9 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 8.5 °C (47 °F). However, it dropped to 4 °C (39.2 °F) in July 2011.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 29 °C (84.5 °F). However, it reached 32.6 °C (90.7 °F) in July 2002.
Precipitation amounts to 55 mm (2.2 in), distributed over 8 days.
The day lasts on average 17 hours and 0 minutes. So the days are very long.
There are on average 10.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 61% of the time.
The average humidity is 77%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 11 kph (7 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 17 °C (63 °F). Therefore, the sea is cold for swimming.

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In August, the weather in Liepaja is usually very mild. The average temperature is of 17.7 °C (64 °F), with a minimum of 13.8 °C (56.8 °F) and a maximum of 21.6 °C (70.9 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 8 °C (46 °F). However, it dropped to 3 °C (37.4 °F) in August 2019.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 28 °C (83 °F). However, it reached 35.6 °C (96.1 °F) in August 2014.
Precipitation amounts to 70 mm (2.8 in), distributed over 9 days.
The day lasts on average 15 hours and 0 minutes. So the days are long.
There are on average 8.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 58% of the time.
The average humidity is 78%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 11 kph (7 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 18.5 °C (65 °F). Therefore, the sea is very cool for swimming.

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In September, the weather in Liepaja is usually mild. The average temperature is of 13.7 °C (57 °F), with a minimum of 10.3 °C (50.5 °F) and a maximum of 17.1 °C (62.8 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 3.5 °C (38 °F). However, it dropped to -1 °C (30.2 °F) in September 1993.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 23 °C (74 °F). However, it reached 29 °C (84.2 °F) in September 2019.
Precipitation amounts to 65 mm (2.6 in), distributed over 10 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 40 minutes.
There are on average 6 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 49% of the time.
The average humidity is 80%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 12 kph (8 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 16 °C (60.5 °F). Therefore, the sea is cold for swimming.

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In October, the weather in Liepaja is usually quite mild. The average temperature is of 8.5 °C (47 °F), with a minimum of 5.8 °C (42.4 °F) and a maximum of 11.2 °C (52.2 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -2 °C (28 °F). However, it dropped to -7 °C (19.4 °F) in October 1997.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 17 °C (63 °F). However, it reached 23 °C (73.4 °F) in October 2000.
Precipitation amounts to 75 mm (3 in), distributed over 11 days.
The day lasts on average 10 hours and 20 minutes.
There are on average 3.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 35% of the time.
The average humidity is 83%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 14 kph (8 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 12 °C (54 °F). Therefore, the sea is very cold for swimming.

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In November, the weather in Liepaja is usually quite cold. The average temperature is of 4.0 °C (39 °F), with a minimum of 2.2 °C (36 °F) and a maximum of 5.9 °C (42.6 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -5 °C (22.5 °F). However, it dropped to -14.9 °C (5.2 °F) in November 1993.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 11 °C (51.5 °F). However, it reached 14 °C (57.2 °F) in November 2018.
Precipitation amounts to 65 mm (2.6 in), distributed over 12 days.
The day lasts on average 8 hours and 5 minutes.
There are on average 1.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 17% of the time.
The average humidity is 87%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 14 kph (9 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 8.5 °C (47.5 °F). Therefore, the sea is very cold for swimming.

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In December, the weather in Liepaja is usually cold. The average temperature is of 0.9 °C (34 °F), with a minimum of -0.8 °C (30.6 °F) and a maximum of 2.6 °C (36.7 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -10 °C (13.5 °F). However, it dropped to -24.4 °C (-11.9 °F) in December 2001.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 7 °C (45 °F). However, it reached 10.5 °C (50.9 °F) in December 2006.
Precipitation amounts to 60 mm (2.4 in), distributed over 12 days.
The day lasts on average 6 hours and 55 minutes. So the days are short. December 21, the winter solstice, is the shortest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere.
There is an average of 1 hour of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 13% of the time.
The average humidity is 88%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 15 kph (9 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 5.5 °C (42.5 °F). Therefore, the sea is very cold for swimming.