AI-generatedVentspils at a glance
- Best time
- Jul – Aug
- Warmest month
- Aug · 21°
- Warmest sea
- Aug · 18.2°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,000 h
- Rain a year
- 631 mm
- Climate
- Maritime
- Time zone
- UTC+2 / UTC+3
- Elevation
- 9 m
Climate in Ventspils
Ventspils has a maritime climate with moderate summers and cool, often grey winters. August is the warmest month with average highs of 21 °C, while February is the coolest at 1 °C. With around 2,000 hours of sunshine a year, Ventspils is moderately sunny; June is the sunniest month with 10.0 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Ventspils
The best time to visit Ventspils is from July to August. The sea stays too cool for a classic beach holiday: even in August it only reaches 18.2 °C. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from June to July and in September. Rain is frequent from October to December; the wettest month is August with 75 mm.
Ventspils through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Ventspils in spring
Mar – May
Poor
- 4–14 °C by day
- Sea 5 °C
- 7.2 h of sun a day
- 24 rainy days in all
Ventspils in summer
Jun – Aug
Poor
- 18–21 °C by day
- Sea 16 °C
- 9.3 h of sun a day
- 34 rainy days in all
Ventspils in autumn
Sep – Nov
Poor
- 6–17 °C by day
- Sea 12 °C
- 3.6 h of sun a day
- 36 rainy days in all
Ventspils in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 1–3 °C by day
- Sea 4 °C
- 1.6 h of sun a day
- 34 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No month
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Jun – Jul, Sep
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
Oct – Dec
Rainy season or more than 12 rainy days
Snow
Dec – Mar
Snow on 2 or more days
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Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Weather in October
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Poor
Best time to visit: July – August
Where to go in OctoberSea temperature in October
Keep in mindFrequent rain
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 7°
- Midday, 13:00: about 11°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 11°
- Evening, 20:00: about 9°
- Night, 23:00: about 8°
08:0518:34
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 07:41–08:59 · evening 17:40–18:58
- Blue hour
- Morning 07:26–07:41 · evening 18:58–19:13
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.
October in Ventspils compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs fall from about 14° at the start of the month to 9° at the end. The sea cools from 14° to 11°. The days get 2.4 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 14° | 9° |
| Night-time low | 8° | 4° |
| Sea | 14° | 11° |
| Daylight | 11.6 h | 9.2 h |
What is the weather like in Ventspils in October?
In October, Ventspils is cool: daytime highs average 11 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. The sea averages 12.1 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.4 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 74 mm in total. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Ventspils.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 10 h 28 min08:05 – 18:34
- UV index
- 1 · lowclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 27 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 72 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or more
- Snow days
- 0 days1 cm or more of fresh snowAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+3offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 35 %0 %
- Seaweight 25 %0 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %7 %
- Few rainy daysweight 20 %33 %
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
Compare two months in Ventspils
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 Ventspils: score 42 against 8. In July, days are 10 °C warmer than in October. The sea is 5 °C warmer in July. July has 2 fewer rainy days. The sun shines 6 hours longer a day in July.
| Month | October | July |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 8 | 42better |
| Daytime high | 11° | 21° |
| Night-time low | 6° | 15° |
| Sea | 12.1° | 17.1° |
| Sunshine | 3.4 h | 9.8 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 13 | 11better |
| Rainfall | 74 mm | 70 mm |
| Muggy days | 0better | 2 |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Ventspils month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
9January1° · Sea 4° · 1.4 h
In January, Ventspils is bitterly cold: daytime highs average 1 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−2 °C). The sea averages 3.9 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 1.4 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 11 days, totalling 50 mm; on about 5 of them it snows. It is often windy: on a typical day the wind peaks at around 28 km/h. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Ventspils.
Ventspils in January12February1° · Sea 2° · 2.6 h
In February, Ventspils is bitterly cold: daytime highs average 1 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−3 °C). The sea averages 2.4 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 2.6 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 10 days, totalling 40 mm; on about 5 of them it snows. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Ventspils.
Ventspils in February20March4° · Sea 2° · 4.7 h
In March, Ventspils is cold: daytime highs average 4 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−1 °C). The sea averages 2.4 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 4.7 hours of sunshine a day. Precipitation falls on about 8 days, totalling 31 mm; on about 3 of them it snows. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Ventspils.
Ventspils in March29April9° · Sea 4° · 7.2 h
In April, Ventspils is cold: daytime highs average 9 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. The sea averages 4.3 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 7.2 hours a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 32 mm. All in all, April is not an ideal month for a holiday in Ventspils.
Ventspils in April34May14° · Sea 8° · 9.8 h
In May, Ventspils is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sea averages 8.0 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. With around 9.8 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 39 mm. All in all, May is not an ideal month for a holiday in Ventspils.
Ventspils in May32June18° · Sea 13° · 10.0 h
In June, Ventspils is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sea averages 12.9 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. With around 10.0 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 51 mm in total. All in all, June is not an ideal month for a holiday in Ventspils.
Ventspils in June42July21° · Sea 17° · 9.8 h
In July, Ventspils is warm: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sea averages 17.1 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. With around 9.8 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 70 mm in total. All in all, July is a so-so month for a holiday in Ventspils – and yet one of the best months here.
Ventspils in July42August21° · Sea 18° · 8.2 h
In August, Ventspils is warm: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sea averages 18.2 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. The sun shines for around 8.2 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 75 mm in total. All in all, August is a so-so month for a holiday in Ventspils – and yet one of the best months here.
Ventspils in August21September17° · Sea 16° · 5.9 h
In September, Ventspils is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sea averages 15.9 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 5.9 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 58 mm in total. All in all, September is not an ideal month for a holiday in Ventspils.
Ventspils in September8October11° · Sea 12° · 3.4 h
In October, Ventspils is cool: daytime highs average 11 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. The sea averages 12.1 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.4 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 74 mm in total. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Ventspils.
Ventspils in October8November6° · Sea 9° · 1.5 h
In November, Ventspils is cold: daytime highs average 6 °C, and nights cool down to about 2 °C. The sea averages 9.0 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 1.5 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 57 mm in total. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Ventspils.
Ventspils in November7December3° · Sea 6° · 0.9 h
In December, Ventspils is cold: daytime highs average 3 °C, and nights cool down to about −1 °C. The sea averages 6.1 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 0.9 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 13 days, totalling 55 mm; on about 4 of them it snows. It is often windy: on a typical day the wind peaks at around 29 km/h. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Ventspils.
Ventspils in DecemberClimate in detail
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Ventspils
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 6°. The room should be heated.
The coolest nights are in February (−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 | 9 | 1° | −2° | 3.9° | 1.4 h | 11 | 50 |
| FebruaryFeb | 12 | 1° | −3° | 2.4° | 2.6 h | 10 | 40 |
| MarchMar | 20 | 4° | −1° | 2.4° | 4.7 h | 8 | 31 |
| AprilApr | 29 | 9° | 3° | 4.3° | 7.2 h | 8 | 32 |
| MayMay | 34 | 14° | 8° | 8.0° | 9.8 h | 8 | 39 |
| JuneJun | 32 | 18° | 12° | 12.9° | 10.0 h | 10 | 51 |
| JulyJul | 42 | 21° | 15° | 17.1° | 9.8 h | 11 | 70 |
| AugustAug | 42 | 21° | 15° | 18.2° | 8.2 h | 13 | 75 |
| SeptemberSep | 21 | 17° | 11° | 15.9° | 5.9 h | 10 | 58 |
| OctoberOct | 8 | 11° | 6° | 12.1° | 3.4 h | 13 | 74 |
| NovemberNov | 8 | 6° | 2° | 9.0° | 1.5 h | 13 | 57 |
| DecemberDec | 7 | 3° | −1° | 6.1° | 0.9 h | 13 | 55 |
Climate averages 1996–2025 (sunshine partly WMO station normals 1991–2020), 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
57.39° N, 21.56° E · 9 m · Europe/Riga
Sea temperature in Ventspils
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 10.3 – 13.6 °C
Swimming season: Always below 20 °C
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in Ventspils ranges from 2.4 °C in February to 18.2 °C in August. Even at its warmest the sea stays below 20 °C, so swimming is bracing at best.
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 17.3 and 19.2 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 3.9° | 2.7° | 4.9° | cold |
| FebruaryFeb | 2.4° | 1.0° | 3.6° | cold |
| MarchMar | 2.4° | 0.9° | 3.5° | cold |
| AprilApr | 4.3° | 2.7° | 5.4° | cold |
| MayMay | 8.0° | 6.7° | 9.2° | cold |
| JuneJun | 12.9° | 11.3° | 14.7° | cold |
| JulyJul | 17.1° | 15.4° | 18.6° | fresh |
| AugustAug | 18.2° | 17.3° | 19.2° | fresh |
| SeptemberSep | 15.9° | 14.7° | 16.9° | cold |
| OctoberOct | 12.1° | 10.3° | 13.6° | cold |
| NovemberNov | 9.0° | 7.6° | 10.2° | cold |
| DecemberDec | 6.1° | 5.1° | 7.3° | cold |
Sunshine hours in Ventspils
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 3.4 of 10.5 hours of daylight in Ventspils, 32 % of the daylight hours.
Sunshine hours: estimated from radiation data (ERA5, 1996–2025) and calibrated against measured station values; no weather station is close enough here. Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
Rain in Ventspils: 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, Ventspils has about 13 rainy days with 74 mm of rain in total.
UV index in Ventspils
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 115 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 the time, 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.
Wind and clouds in Ventspils
How breezy and how cloudy Ventspils 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 Ventspils typically peaks at 27 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 is that strong all year.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 72 % of the sky over Ventspils: mostly cloudy, with about 3.4 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 Ventspils
Snow is possible in Ventspils, 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
- hardly any
- possible
- likely
- very likely
In October, it hardly ever snows in Ventspils.
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.
Planning a trip to Ventspils
Weather for your travel dates
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Ventspils 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.
Ventspils has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 42) and its weakest during October half-term (score 8).
- 26
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Poor
- 8 °C by day
- Sea 4 °C
- 6.5 h of sun a day
- 8 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Snow
- 34
May half-term
May – Jun
Poor
- 15 °C by day
- Sea 9 °C
- 9.8 h of sun a day
- 8 rainy days a month
- 42
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
FairBest holidays
- 21 °C by day
- Sea 18 °C
- 8.8 h of sun a day
- 13 rainy days a month
- 8
October half-term
Oct
Poor
- 11 °C by day
- Sea 12 °C
- 3.4 h of sun a day
- 13 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 8
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 2 °C by day
- Sea 5 °C
- 1.2 h of sun a day
- 12 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 25 min
- Distance
- 1,560 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.
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Ventspils vs Kuldīga
In October the holiday weather in Ventspils and Kuldīga is about equally good (score 8 vs 7). During the day it is about as warm in Kuldīga as in Ventspils.
| in October | Ventspils | Kuldīga |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 8 | 7 |
| Daytime high | 11° | 11° |
| Sea | 12° | no sea nearby |
| Sunshine | 3 h | 3 h |
| Rainy days | 13 | 13 |
| Best time | Jul – Aug | May – Sep |
Through the year
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Frequently asked questions about Ventspils
When is the best time to visit Ventspils?
The best time to visit Ventspils 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 Ventspils?
The sea temperature in Ventspils ranges from 2.4 °C in February to 18.2 °C in August. Even at its warmest the sea stays below 20 °C, so swimming is bracing at best.
Can you swim in Ventspils in October?
Only if you don't mind cold water: in October the sea averages just 12.1 °C. Comfortable swimming temperatures are not reached at any time of year.
What is the warmest month in Ventspils?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 21 °C and nights around 15 °C. February is the coolest month at 1 °C.
When does it rain most in Ventspils?
Rain is frequent from October to December; the wettest month is August with 75 mm. The driest month is March with 31 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Ventspils get?
Ventspils gets around 2,000 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is June with 10.0 hours a day; in December there are 0.9 hours a day.
What time zone is Ventspils in?
Ventspils is on UTC+2 in January and UTC+3 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Ventspils?
A nonstop flight from London to Ventspils takes about 2 h 25 min, for a straight-line distance of about 1,560 km.
Which school holidays are best for Ventspils?
Ventspils has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 42) and its weakest during October half-term (score 8). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 26, May half-term 34, summer holidays 42, October half-term 8, Christmas holidays 8.