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Ludza Castle

Castle

Medieval castle ruins beside Ludza town; visitors explore a reconstructed tower, local museum displays and views over the surrounding market streets.

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Country: Latvia
Driest months: Jan-Mar
Pay in: Euro (€)
Language: Latvian
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Ludza Castle at a Glance

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.
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When to Go

Best Time to Visit Ludza Castle

Best visited in late spring through summer (May-August) for comfortable weather and easy access to the ruins.

Summer
Jun-Aug · 15-25 °C
Warmest, most pleasant time to explore the castle ruins and surrounding countryside; best access and longest daylight.
Shoulder seasons
May, Sep · 5-15 °C
Cooler and quieter than summer-good for sightseeing with fewer visitors.
Winter
Dec-Feb · -5-0 °C
Cold with possible snow and ice; the site can be slippery and less accessible.

Weather & Climate near Ludza Castle

Climate

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).

Air Quality: AQI 35 Good
Best Time to Visit
JulyMayJune
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
31°
Warmest Month
-39°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
Month Comfort Temp Feels Rain Sky Humidity Wind UV Daylight
January Poor -9° - -4° -11° 36 mm overcast 98% 3.5 m/s 0.0 low 7.4h
February Poor -9° - -3° -11° 29 mm overcast 98% 3.5 m/s 0.1 low 9.3h
March Poor -5° - 2° -6° 33 mm overcast 93% 3.2 m/s 0.4 low 11.7h
April Good 2° - 10° 3° 38 mm partly cloudy 83% 3.1 m/s 0.7 moderate 14.0h
May Very Good 7° - 17° 12° 52 mm partly cloudy 80% 3.0 m/s 1.2 high 16.2h
June Good 11° - 21° 16° 67 mm partly cloudy 80% 2.7 m/s 1.5 high 17.3h
July Very Good 12° - 22° 17° 80 mm partly cloudy 82% 2.6 m/s 1.4 high 16.8h
August Good 11° - 21° 16° 69 mm partly cloudy 83% 2.5 m/s 1.1 high 14.9h
September Acceptable 6° - 15° 10° 59 mm overcast 86% 2.9 m/s 0.6 moderate 12.6h
October Poor 3° - 9° 3° 51 mm overcast 92% 3.2 m/s 0.2 low 10.2h
November Poor -2° - 2° -4° 52 mm overcast 96% 3.6 m/s 0.0 low 8.0h
December Poor -6° - -2° -9° 43 mm overcast 97% 3.5 m/s 0.0 low 6.7h