Best Time to Visit Ventspils, Ventspils, Latvia
Month-by-month climate guide for planning a trip to Ventspils.
Ventspils does not have a month that clearly fits our sunny profiles. Its practical travel window centres on its warmest (July, 17.8°C / 64°F) and driest (February, 29 mm / 1.1 in) months. The drier stretch runs through August and January–June; the wetter half falls in July and September–December. At the city itself, monthly average temperatures range from -2.6°C / 27.3°F in February to 17.8°C / 64°F in July, with rainfall from 29 mm / 1.1 in (February) to 86 mm / 3.4 in (November). These are point-value climate normals sampled at Ventspils, Ventspils, Latvia's coordinates — usually more actionable for travellers than the country-wide average. Ventspils's climate is broadly seasonal. The full month-by-month table below lets you match your travel window against our five weather profiles.
Recommended months
| Month | Temp | Rain | Feels like |
|---|---|---|---|
| August | 17.6°C63.7°F | 62 mm2.4″ | — |
| July | 17.8°C64°F | 68 mm2.7″ | — |
| June | 14.3°C57.7°F | 55 mm2.2″ | — |
No month at Ventspils matches our sunny profiles. The three above are the driest-and-warmest fallback.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Ventspils?
Ventspils doesn't have a month that clearly matches our sunny profiles. The practical travel window centres on February (driest, ~29 mm / 1.1 in) and July (warmest, 17.8°C / 64°F). Because these are point values at the city, they can differ substantially from Latvia's national average.
When is the rainy season in Ventspils?
The rainy season at Ventspils, Ventspils runs through July and September–December, when monthly rainfall exceeds the annual median of about 62 mm / 2.4 in. The wettest single month is November (86 mm / 3.4 in).
What is the driest month in Ventspils?
The driest month in Ventspils is February, averaging about 29 mm / 1.1 in of rainfall. Temperature that month averages -2.6°C / 27.3°F.
What months should I avoid visiting Ventspils?
The least comfortable months for travel to Ventspils — based on point-value climate at the city — are January, February, March, September, October, November, December. These are the wettest or coolest months at this location. Rainfall peaks at 86 mm / 3.4 in in November, and the coldest month averages -2.6°C / 27.3°F.
Is Ventspils climate different from Latvia overall?
Yes, usually. Our Ventspils figures are point-value climate normals sampled at the city itself, while our Latvia figures are area-weighted averages across the whole country. The two can diverge substantially in geographically diverse or elevation-varied countries. The month-by-month table below reflects Ventspils specifically — usually the more actionable data for a traveller planning to spend time in the city.