Lake Liepāja

Lake Coastal lagoon adjacent to the city of Liepāja

A coastal lagoon near the city of Liepāja, the lake lies behind a sandy spit and supports boating, kite surfing and birdwatching along its shallow bays.

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Lake Liepāja
56.4570, 21.0562

How to Get to Lake Liepāja #

Lake Liepāja is adjacent to the city of Liepāja; most visitors walk or cycle from the town centre (about 1-2 km depending on where one starts). Liepāja is served by regional buses and train connections from Riga; local taxis and bike rentals are available.

Tips for Visiting Lake Liepāja #

  • Cycle the flat gravel track around parts of the lake to cover more ground and find quiet spots.
  • The best birdwatching is at dawn; bring a local bird list-the lake is a stop for migratory species.
  • Stay in Liepāja to combine a beach morning with a lakeside afternoon.

Best Time to Visit Lake Liepāja #

Late spring to early autumn offers the most pleasant conditions and best opportunities for wildlife observation.

Summer
June-August · 15-25°C (59-77°F)
Mild and pleasant-good for cycling and birdwatching; long daylight hours.
Autumn
September-October · 5-15°C (41-59°F)
Crisp air and incoming migration; quieter and more atmospheric.
Spring
April-May · 5-15°C (41-59°F)
Thawing wetlands and early migrant arrival; unpredictable weather but fewer crowds.

Weather & Climate near Lake Liepāja #

Climate

Lake Liepāja's climate is classified as Warm-Summer Continental - Warm-Summer Continental climate with mild summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in February). Temperatures range from -5°C to 20°C. Moderate rainfall (715 mm/year).

Best Time to Visit
JuneMayJuly
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
31°
Warmest Month
-24°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is freezing with highs of 0°C and lows of -5°C. Moderate rainfall (49 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

35 Poor

Comfort

-2°
Feels Like Freezing
-2°C
Temperature
-5°
92%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

49 mm
Rainfall
4.7 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.0
UV Index
Low
7.4h daylight

February

February is the coldest month with highs of 0°C and lows of -5°C. Moderate rainfall (32 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

37 Poor

Comfort

-3°
Feels Like Freezing
-3°C
Temperature
-5°
92%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

32 mm
Rainfall
4.4 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.1
UV Index
Low
9.3h daylight

March

March is cold with highs of 3°C and lows of -2°C. Moderate rainfall (38 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

48 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-3°
88%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

38 mm
Rainfall
4.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.3
UV Index
Low
11.7h daylight

April

April is cold with highs of 9°C and lows of 2°C. Moderate rainfall (39 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

54 Acceptable

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
83%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

39 mm
Rainfall
4.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.7
UV Index
Moderate
14.0h daylight

May

May is cool with highs of 15°C and lows of 7°C. Moderate rainfall (42 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

68 Good

Comfort

11°
Feels Like Cool
11°C
Temperature
15°
81%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

42 mm
Rainfall
3.7 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.1
UV Index
High
16.2h daylight

June

June is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 10°C. Moderate rainfall (58 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

70 Very Good

Comfort

14°
Feels Like Cool
14°C
Temperature
11° 18°
81%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

58 mm
Rainfall
3.7 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.4
UV Index
High
17.3h daylight

July

July is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 13°C. Moderate rainfall (75 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

68 Good

Comfort

17°
Feels Like Cool
17°C
Temperature
13° 20°
81%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

75 mm
Rainfall
3.7 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.3
UV Index
High
16.8h daylight

August

August is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 13°C. Moderate rainfall (78 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

68 Good

Comfort

17°
Feels Like Cool
17°C
Temperature
13° 20°
80%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

78 mm
Rainfall
3.6 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.0
UV Index
Moderate
14.9h daylight

September

September is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 9°C. Moderate rainfall (76 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

66 Good

Comfort

13°
Feels Like Cool
13°C
Temperature
16°
82%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

76 mm
Rainfall
4.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.5
UV Index
Moderate
12.6h daylight

October

October is cold with highs of 11°C and lows of 5°C. Regular rainfall (80 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

52 Acceptable

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
11°
86%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

80 mm
Rainfall
4.5 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.2
UV Index
Low
10.2h daylight

November

November is cold with highs of 5°C and lows of 1°C. The wettest month with 83 mm of rain and mostly overcast skies.

40 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
91%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

83 mm
Rainfall
4.7 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.0
UV Index
Low
8.0h daylight

December

December is freezing with highs of 2°C and lows of -2°C. Moderate rainfall (65 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

34 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Freezing
C
Temperature
-2°
92%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

65 mm
Rainfall
4.7 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.0
UV Index
Low
6.7h daylight

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