AI-generatedLiepāja at a glance
- Best time
- Jul – Aug
- Warmest month
- Jul · 21°
- Warmest sea
- Aug · 18.4°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,030 h
- Rain a year
- 698 mm
- Climate
- Maritime
- Time zone
- UTC+2 / UTC+3
- Elevation
- 6 m
Climate in Liepāja
Liepāja has a maritime climate with moderate summers and cool, often grey winters. July is the warmest month with average highs of 21 °C, while January is the coolest at 1 °C. With around 2,030 hours of sunshine a year, Liepāja is moderately sunny; June is the sunniest month with 10.1 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Poor
Best time to visit: July – August
Keep in mindFrequent rain
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 7°
- Midday, 13:00: about 10°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 11°
- Evening, 20:00: about 9°
- Night, 23:00: about 8°
08:0618:37
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 07:42–08:58 · evening 17:45–19:01
- Blue hour
- Morning 07:28–07:42 · evening 19:01–19:15
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 Liepāja in October?
In October, Liepāja is cool: daytime highs average 11 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. The sea averages 12.5 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 4 hours a day. It rains often – on about 15 days, adding up to 85 mm. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Liepāja.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 10 h 32 min08:06 – 18:37
- UV index
- 1 · lowclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 28 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 71 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or more
- Snow days
- 0 days1 cm or more of fresh snowAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+3Europe/Riga
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 35 %0 %
- Seaweight 25 %0 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %10 %
- Few rainy daysweight 20 %24 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Sun, sea & sand”.
What to pack in October
- A jumper for the evenings
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Sea temperature in Liepāja
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 11.0 – 13.9 °C
Swimming season: Never above 20 °C
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in Liepāja ranges from 2.6 °C in March to 18.4 °C in August. Even at its warmest the sea stays below 20 °C, so swimming is bracing at best.
The sea warms up slowly: it is warmest in August, while the air already peaks in July. From October to February the sea is even warmer than the afternoon air. The sea temperature varies from year to year: in August, eight out of ten years were between 17.6 and 19.4 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 4.1° | 2.7° | 5.3° | cold |
| FebruaryFeb | 2.7° | 1.0° | 3.9° | cold |
| MarchMar | 2.6° | 0.9° | 4.0° | cold |
| AprilApr | 4.6° | 2.9° | 5.5° | cold |
| MayMay | 8.3° | 6.9° | 10.0° | cold |
| JuneJun | 13.2° | 11.5° | 15.5° | cold |
| JulyJul | 17.2° | 15.4° | 18.8° | fresh |
| AugustAug | 18.4° | 17.6° | 19.4° | fresh |
| SeptemberSep | 16.1° | 14.9° | 17.2° | cold |
| OctoberOct | 12.5° | 11.0° | 13.9° | cold |
| NovemberNov | 9.3° | 8.2° | 10.4° | cold |
| DecemberDec | 6.3° | 5.2° | 7.3° | cold |
Sunshine hours in Liepāja
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 3.6 of 10.5 hours of daylight in Liepāja, 34 % of the day.
Sunshine hours: measured at the weather station 3 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 Liepāja
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 6).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 105 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 Liepāja: 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, Liepāja has about 15 rainy days with 85 mm of rain in total.
Wind and clouds in Liepāja
How breezy and how cloudy Liepāja 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 Liepāja typically peaks at 28 km/h during the day: Beaufort 4, moderate breeze.
Breezy months for windsurfing and kiting
From Beaufort 4 (20 km/h) the daily breeze is usually enough for windsurfing and often for kiting, and here it gets there all year.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 71 % of the sky over Liepāja: mostly cloudy, with about 3.6 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 Liepāja
Snow is possible in Liepāja, but no month makes it likely: 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
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- possible
- likely
- very likely
In October, it hardly ever snows in Liepāja.
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 Liepāja
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 7°. The room should be heated.
The coolest nights are in January (−3°), the warmest in July (15°). Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) from July to August. 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 | Sea | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 7 | 1° | −3° | 4.1° | 1.3 h | 13 | 57 |
| FebruaryFeb | 11 | 1° | −3° | 2.7° | 2.5 h | 10 | 44 |
| MarchMar | 19 | 4° | −1° | 2.6° | 4.8 h | 9 | 34 |
| AprilApr | 30 | 10° | 3° | 4.6° | 7.5 h | 8 | 31 |
| MayMay | 33 | 15° | 8° | 8.3° | 9.7 h | 9 | 39 |
| JuneJun | 32 | 19° | 12° | 13.2° | 10.1 h | 10 | 53 |
| JulyJul | 42 | 21° | 15° | 17.2° | 10.0 h | 12 | 75 |
| AugustAug | 41 | 21° | 15° | 18.4° | 8.5 h | 13 | 83 |
| SeptemberSep | 21 | 17° | 12° | 16.1° | 6.3 h | 11 | 66 |
| OctoberOct | 7 | 11° | 7° | 12.5° | 3.6 h | 15 | 85 |
| NovemberNov | 6 | 6° | 3° | 9.3° | 1.4 h | 14 | 65 |
| DecemberDec | 5 | 3° | −1° | 6.3° | 0.8 h | 14 | 65 |
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
56.50° N, 21.01° E · 6 m · Europe/Riga
Best time to visit Liepāja
The best time to visit Liepāja is from July to August. The sea stays too cool for a classic beach holiday: even in August it only reaches 18.4 °C. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from May to June and in September. Rain is most frequent from July to August and from October to January; the wettest month is October with 85 mm.
Liepāja through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Liepāja in spring
Mar – May
Poor
- 4–15 °C by day
- Sea 5 °C
- 7 h of sun a day
- 26 rainy days in all
Liepāja in summer
Jun – Aug
Poor
- 19–21 °C by day
- Sea 16 °C
- 10 h of sun a day
- 35 rainy days in all
Liepāja in autumn
Sep – Nov
Poor
- 6–17 °C by day
- Sea 13 °C
- 4 h of sun a day
- 40 rainy days in all
Liepāja in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 1–3 °C by day
- Sea 4 °C
- 2 h of sun a day
- 38 rainy days in all
Find your perfect month
Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Liepāja for you.
Your best months: June – August
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Compare two months in Liepāja
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
July has the better holiday weather in Liepāja: score 42 against 7. In July, days are 10 °C warmer than in October. The sea is 5 °C warmer in July. July has 3 fewer rainy days. The sun shines 6 hours longer a day in July.
| Month | October | July |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 7 | 42better |
| Day high | 11° | 21° |
| Night low | 7° | 15° |
| Sea | 12.5° | 17.2° |
| Sunshine | 3.6 h | 10.0 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 15 | 12better |
| Rainfall | 85 mm | 75 mmbetter |
| Muggy days | 0better | 2 |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No month
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
May – Jun, Sep
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
Jul – Aug, Oct – Jan
12 or more rainy days
Snow
Dec – Mar
Snow on 2 or more days
Liepāja month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
7January1° · Sea 4° · 1 h
In January, Liepāja is freezing cold: daytime highs average 1 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−3 °C). The sea averages 4.1 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 1 hours a day. Precipitation, often as snow, falls on about 13 days, totalling 57 mm. Snow falls on about 5 days. It is often windy, with gusts of around 30 km/h. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Liepāja.
Liepāja in January11February1° · Sea 3° · 3 h
In February, Liepāja is freezing cold: daytime highs average 1 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−3 °C). The sea averages 2.7 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 3 hours a day. Precipitation, often as snow, falls on about 10 days, totalling 44 mm. Snow falls on about 4 days. It is often windy, with gusts of around 28 km/h. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Liepāja.
Liepāja in February19March4° · Sea 3° · 5 h
In March, Liepāja is cold: daytime highs average 4 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−1 °C). The sea averages 2.6 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 34 mm in total. Snow falls on about 3 days. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Liepāja.
Liepāja in March30April10° · Sea 5° · 8 h
In April, Liepāja is cool: daytime highs average 10 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. The sea averages 4.6 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 31 mm. All in all, April is not an ideal month for a holiday in Liepāja.
Liepāja in April33May15° · Sea 8° · 10 h
In May, Liepāja is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sea averages 8.3 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. With around 10 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 39 mm. All in all, May is not an ideal month for a holiday in Liepāja.
Liepāja in May32June19° · Sea 13° · 10 h
In June, Liepāja is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sea averages 13.2 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. With around 10 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 53 mm in total. All in all, June is not an ideal month for a holiday in Liepāja.
Liepāja in June42July21° · Sea 17° · 10 h
In July, Liepāja is warm: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sea averages 17.2 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. With around 10 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 75 mm in total. All in all, July is a so-so month for a holiday in Liepāja.
Liepāja in July41August21° · Sea 18° · 9 h
In August, Liepāja is mild: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sea averages 18.4 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. The sun shines for around 9 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 83 mm in total. All in all, August is a so-so month for a holiday in Liepāja.
Liepāja in August21September17° · Sea 16° · 6 h
In September, Liepāja is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sea averages 16.1 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 66 mm in total. All in all, September is not an ideal month for a holiday in Liepāja.
Liepāja in September7October11° · Sea 13° · 4 h
In October, Liepāja is cool: daytime highs average 11 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. The sea averages 12.5 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 4 hours a day. It rains often – on about 15 days, adding up to 85 mm. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Liepāja.
Liepāja in October6November6° · Sea 9° · 1 h
In November, Liepāja is cold: daytime highs average 6 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. The sea averages 9.3 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 1 hours a day. It rains often – on about 14 days, adding up to 65 mm. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Liepāja.
Liepāja in November5December3° · Sea 6° · 1 h
In December, Liepāja is freezing cold: daytime highs average 3 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−1 °C). The sea averages 6.3 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 1 hours a day. Precipitation, often as snow, falls on about 14 days, totalling 65 mm. Snow falls on about 5 days. It is often windy, with gusts of around 30 km/h. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Liepāja.
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Liepāja vs. Klaipėda
In October the holiday weather in Liepāja and Klaipėda is about equally good (score 7 vs. 9). During the day it is about as warm in Klaipėda as in Liepāja. The sea is about equally warm.
| in October | Liepāja | Klaipėda |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 7 | 9 |
| Daytime high | 11° | 11° |
| Sea | 13° | 13° |
| Sunshine | 4 h | 4 h |
| Rainy days | 15 | 14 |
| Best time | Jul – Aug | May – Aug |
Through the year
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Planning a trip to Liepāja
Weather for your travel dates
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Liepāja 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.
Liepāja has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 41) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 6).
- 27
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Poor
- 8 °C by day
- Sea 4 °C
- 6.7 h of sun a day
- 8 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Snow
- 33
May half-term
May – Jun
Poor
- 16 °C by day
- Sea 9 °C
- 9.8 h of sun a day
- 9 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 41
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
FairBest holidays
- 21 °C by day
- Sea 18 °C
- 9.0 h of sun a day
- 13 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 7
October half-term
Oct
Poor
- 11 °C by day
- Sea 13 °C
- 3.6 h of sun a day
- 15 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 6
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 2 °C by day
- Sea 5 °C
- 1.1 h of sun a day
- 14 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain, Snow
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 2 h 20 min
- Distance
- 1,500 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 Liepāja
When is the best time to visit Liepāja?
The best time to visit Liepāja is from July to August. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
How warm is the sea in Liepāja?
The sea temperature in Liepāja ranges from 2.6 °C in March to 18.4 °C in August. Even at its warmest the sea stays below 20 °C, so swimming is bracing at best.
Can you swim in Liepāja in October?
Only if you don't mind cold water: in October the sea averages just 12.5 °C. Comfortable swimming temperatures are not reached at any time of year.
What is the warmest month in Liepāja?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 21 °C and nights around 15 °C. January is the coolest month at 1 °C.
When does it rain most in Liepāja?
Rain is most frequent from July to August and from October to January; the wettest month is October with 85 mm. The driest month is April with 31 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Liepāja get?
Liepāja gets around 2,030 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is June with 10.1 hours a day; in December there are 0.8 hours a day.
What time zone is Liepāja in?
Liepāja uses the time zone Europe/Riga: UTC+2 in January and UTC+3 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Liepāja?
A nonstop flight from London to Liepāja takes about 2 h 20 min, for a straight-line distance of about 1,500 km.
Which school holidays are best for Liepāja?
Liepāja has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 41) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 6). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 27, May half-term 33, Summer holidays 41, October half-term 7, Christmas holidays 6.
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