Ludza Castle
Castle Medieval Latvian castle ruins in Ludza town
Medieval castle ruins beside Ludza town; visitors explore a reconstructed tower, local museum displays and views over the surrounding market streets.
Tips for Visiting Ludza Castle #
- Climb the castle's reconstructed observation tower for the best panoramic view over Ludza town and Lake Ludza-the tower is the key viewpoint and is only open in the warmer months.
- Plan your visit in summer when the tower, local tourist services and the small museum in town are operating; outside the season the site is essentially ruins with limited visitor facilities.
Best Time to Visit Ludza Castle #
Best visited in late spring through summer (May-August) for comfortable weather and easy access to the ruins.
Weather & Climate near Ludza Castle #
Ludza Castle's climate is classified as Warm-Summer Continental - Warm-Summer Continental climate with mild summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -9°C to 22°C. Moderate rainfall (609 mm/year).
January
January is the coldest month with highs of -4°C and lows of -9°C. Moderate rainfall (36 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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February
February is the coldest month with highs of -3°C and lows of -9°C. The driest month with just 29 mm and mostly overcast skies.
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March
March is freezing with highs of 2°C and lows of -5°C. Moderate rainfall (33 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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April
April is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of 2°C. Moderate rainfall (38 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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May
May is cool with highs of 17°C and lows of 7°C. Moderate rainfall (52 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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June
June is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 11°C. Moderate rainfall (67 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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July
July is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 12°C. The wettest month with 80 mm of rain and partly cloudy skies.
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August
August is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 11°C. Moderate rainfall (69 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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September
September is cool with highs of 15°C and lows of 6°C. Moderate rainfall (59 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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October
October is cold with highs of 9°C and lows of 3°C. Moderate rainfall (51 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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November
November is cold with highs of 2°C and lows of -2°C. Moderate rainfall (52 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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December
December is freezing with highs of -2°C and lows of -6°C. Moderate rainfall (43 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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