AI-generatedDaugavpils at a glance
- Best time
- May – Sep
- Warmest month
- Jul · 23°
- Sunshine a year
- 1,790 h
- Rain a year
- 691 mm
- Climate
- Continental
- Time zone
- UTC+2 / UTC+3
- Elevation
- 103 m
Climate in Daugavpils
Daugavpils has warm to hot summers and cold winters with occasional snow. July is the warmest month with average highs of 23 °C, while January is the coolest at −2 °C. With around 1,790 hours of sunshine a year, Daugavpils is moderately sunny; June is the sunniest month with 9.1 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Poor
Best time to visit: May – September
Keep in mindFrequent rain
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 5°
- Midday, 13:00: about 9°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 9°
- Evening, 20:00: about 7°
- Night, 23:00: about 6°
07:4318:16
Cold evenings: bring a warm jacket.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 07:20–08:34 · evening 17:25–18:39
- Blue hour
- Morning 07:05–07:20 · evening 18:39–18:54
Golden hour: the sun between 4° below and 6° above the horizon; blue hour: 6° to 4° below it. Times for the 15th of the month; mountains and clouds shift the light.
What is the weather like in Daugavpils in October?
In October, Daugavpils is cold: daytime highs average 10 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 62 mm in total. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Daugavpils.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 10 h 34 min07:43 – 18:16
- UV index
- 1 · lowclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 17 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 76 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or more
- Snow days
- 1 day1 cm or more of fresh snowAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+3Europe/Riga
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %15 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %0 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %39 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “City break”.
What to pack in October
- Warm jacket
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Sunshine hours in Daugavpils
Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.
In October, the sun shines for about 2.8 of 10.6 hours of daylight in Daugavpils, 26 % of the day.
Sunshine hours: measured at the weather station 6 km away, averages 1991–2020 (WMO climate normals). Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
UV index in Daugavpils
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 1 · lowLittle protection needed; sunglasses on bright days.
The sun is strongest in June (UV 7).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 100 min
- Fair skin
- over 2 h
- Light brown skin
- over 2 h
- Olive skin
- over 2 h
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen it, water, sand and snow shorten it. Sunscreen extends the time only partly.
Monthly values: clear-sky noon estimate from the sun's angle, ozone and altitude. UV today: Open-Meteo forecast.
Rain in Daugavpils: rainy days and rainfall
A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.
In October, Daugavpils has about 13 rainy days with 62 mm of rain in total.
Wind and clouds in Daugavpils
How breezy and how cloudy Daugavpils is through the year. Tap a month to select it on the whole page.
Wind
Typical daily peak of the wind in km/h: what the afternoon breeze usually reaches, not the gusts.
In October, the wind in Daugavpils typically peaks at 17 km/h during the day: Beaufort 3, light breeze.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 76 % of the sky over Daugavpils: mostly cloudy, with about 2.8 hours of sunshine a day.
Wind: mean daily maximum of the hourly wind 10 m above ground (ERA5, 1996–2025). Gusts are stronger, and the model grid of about 28 km smooths out local effects such as capes and valley winds. Clouds: mean total cloud cover of all layers over day and night (ERA5, 1996–2025). Thin high cloud counts as cover even when the sun still shines through.
Snow in Daugavpils
When Daugavpils is likely to be white: the chance of seeing snow during a week's stay, the days with fresh snow and how much falls. Tap a month to select it.
Snow calendar
- hardly any
- possible
- likely
- very likely
In October, Daugavpils has about 1 days with at least 1 cm of fresh snow, 3 cm in total. The chance of seeing snow during a week's stay is 10 out of 100: hardly any.
Snow days bring at least 1 cm of fresh snow. Fresh snow comes from ERA5 snowfall (1996–2025) at the height of the place, not on the slopes above it; the snow chance also weighs whether the snow settles. An estimate from climate averages, not a snow report.
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Daugavpils
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Frost below 0°
- Cold 0–8°
- Cool 8–15°
- Pleasant 15–20°
ColdOctober: nights around 5°. The room should be heated.
The coolest nights are in February (−6°), the warmest in July (15°). Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) in July. Nights fall below 8 °C on average from October to April, so the room should be heated.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 14 | −2° | −6° | 1.1 h | 11 | 44 |
| FebruaryFeb | 17 | −1° | −6° | 2.2 h | 10 | 39 |
| MarchMar | 23 | 4° | −3° | 4.3 h | 9 | 37 |
| AprilApr | 46 | 11° | 2° | 6.5 h | 10 | 45 |
| MayMay | 77 | 17° | 8° | 8.7 h | 12 | 71 |
| JuneJun | 81 | 21° | 13° | 9.1 h | 13 | 77 |
| JulyJul | 79 | 23° | 15° | 8.9 h | 14 | 89 |
| AugustAug | 79 | 22° | 14° | 7.9 h | 12 | 83 |
| SeptemberSep | 68 | 16° | 10° | 5.2 h | 9 | 49 |
| OctoberOct | 19 | 10° | 5° | 2.8 h | 13 | 62 |
| NovemberNov | 14 | 4° | 1° | 1.0 h | 12 | 50 |
| DecemberDec | 14 | 0° | −4° | 0.8 h | 12 | 45 |
Climate averages 1996–2025, not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Sources & licences
55.88° N, 26.53° E · 103 m · Europe/Riga
Best time to visit Daugavpils
The best time to visit Daugavpils is from May to September. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable in May and in September. Rain is most frequent from June to August and in October; the wettest month is July with 89 mm.
Daugavpils through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Daugavpils in spring
Mar – May
Fair
- 4–17 °C by day
- 7 h of sun a day
- 31 rainy days in all
Daugavpils in summer
Jun – Aug
Excellent
- 21–23 °C by day
- 9 h of sun a day
- 39 rainy days in all
Daugavpils in autumn
Sep – Nov
Poor
- 4–16 °C by day
- 3 h of sun a day
- 34 rainy days in all
Daugavpils in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- -2–0 °C by day
- 1 h of sun a day
- 33 rainy days in all
Find your perfect month
Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Daugavpils for you.
Your best months: June – August
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Compare two months in Daugavpils
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
June has the better holiday weather in Daugavpils: score 81 against 19. In June, days are 11 °C warmer than in October. The sun shines 6 hours longer a day in June.
| Month | October | June |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 19 | 81better |
| Day high | 10° | 21° |
| Night low | 5° | 13° |
| Sunshine | 2.8 h | 9.1 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 13 | 13 |
| Rainfall | 62 mmbetter | 77 mm |
| Muggy days | 0better | 1 |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No sea nearby
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
May, Sep
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
Jun – Aug, Oct
12 or more rainy days
Snow
Nov – Mar
Snow on 2 or more days
Daugavpils month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
14January-2° · 1 h
In January, Daugavpils is freezing cold: daytime highs average −2 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−6 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 1 hours a day. Precipitation, often as snow, falls on about 11 days, totalling 44 mm. Snow falls on about 7 days. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Daugavpils.
Daugavpils in January17February-1° · 2 h
In February, Daugavpils is freezing cold: daytime highs average −1 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−6 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 2 hours a day. Precipitation, often as snow, falls on about 10 days, totalling 39 mm. Snow falls on about 6 days. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Daugavpils.
Daugavpils in February23March4° · 4 h
In March, Daugavpils is cold: daytime highs average 4 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−3 °C). Expect around 4 hours of sunshine a day. Precipitation, often as snow, falls on about 9 days, totalling 37 mm. Snow falls on about 4 days. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Daugavpils.
Daugavpils in March46April11° · 7 h
In April, Daugavpils is cool: daytime highs average 11 °C, and nights cool down to about 2 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 45 mm in total. All in all, April is a so-so month for a holiday in Daugavpils.
Daugavpils in April77May17° · 9 h
In May, Daugavpils is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sun shines for around 9 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 71 mm in total. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Daugavpils.
Daugavpils in May81June21° · 9 h
In June, Daugavpils is mild: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. With around 9 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 77 mm in total. All in all, June is an excellent month for a holiday in Daugavpils.
Daugavpils in June79July23° · 9 h
In July, Daugavpils is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sun shines for around 9 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 14 rainy days and 89 mm in total. All in all, July is a good month for a holiday in Daugavpils.
Daugavpils in July79August22° · 8 h
In August, Daugavpils is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 83 mm in total. All in all, August is a good month for a holiday in Daugavpils.
Daugavpils in August68September16° · 5 h
In September, Daugavpils is mild: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 49 mm in total. All in all, September is a good month for a holiday in Daugavpils.
Daugavpils in September19October10° · 3 h
In October, Daugavpils is cold: daytime highs average 10 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 62 mm in total. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Daugavpils.
Daugavpils in October14November4° · 1 h
In November, Daugavpils is cold: daytime highs average 4 °C, and nights cool down to about 1 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 1 hours a day. Precipitation, often as snow, falls on about 12 days, totalling 50 mm. Snow falls on about 3 days. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Daugavpils.
Daugavpils in November14December0° · 1 h
In December, Daugavpils is freezing cold: daytime highs average 0 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−4 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 1 hours a day. Precipitation, often as snow, falls on about 12 days, totalling 45 mm. Snow falls on about 7 days. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Daugavpils.
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Daugavpils vs. Vilnius
In October Vilnius has the better holiday weather (score 25 vs. 19). During the day it is about as warm in Vilnius as in Daugavpils.
| in October | Daugavpils | Vilnius |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 19 | 25 |
| Daytime high | 10° | 10° |
| Sunshine | 3 h | 3 h |
| Rainy days | 13 | 12 |
| Best time | May – Sep | May – Sep |
Through the year
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Daugavpils in the school holidays
How the weather suits the usual holiday periods. Dates vary by school and region, so each holiday uses the months it usually falls in.
Daugavpils has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 79) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 14).
- 39
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Poor
- 9 °C by day
- 5.8 h of sun a day
- 10 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Snow
- 78
May half-term
May – Jun
Good
- 18 °C by day
- 8.8 h of sun a day
- 12 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 79
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
GoodBest holidays
- 22 °C by day
- 8.3 h of sun a day
- 13 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 19
October half-term
Oct
Poor
- 10 °C by day
- 2.8 h of sun a day
- 13 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 14
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- −1 °C by day
- 1.0 h of sun a day
- 12 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Snow
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 2 h 40 min
- Distance
- 1,830 km
- Time zone
- UTC+3
- Jet lag
- Hardly any (under 3 h)
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
Frequently asked questions about Daugavpils
When is the best time to visit Daugavpils?
The best time to visit Daugavpils is from May to September. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Daugavpils?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 23 °C and nights around 15 °C. January is the coolest month at −2 °C.
When does it rain most in Daugavpils?
Rain is most frequent from June to August and in October; the wettest month is July with 89 mm. The driest month is March with 37 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Daugavpils get?
Daugavpils gets around 1,790 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is June with 9.1 hours a day; in December there are 0.8 hours a day.
What time zone is Daugavpils in?
Daugavpils uses the time zone Europe/Riga: UTC+2 in January and UTC+3 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Daugavpils?
A nonstop flight from London to Daugavpils takes about 2 h 40 min, for a straight-line distance of about 1,830 km.
Which school holidays are best for Daugavpils?
Daugavpils has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 79) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 14). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 39, May half-term 78, Summer holidays 79, October half-term 19, Christmas holidays 14.
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