Slītere National Park
National Park Coastal national park protecting dunes, forests, migratory birds
Coastal national park in Talsi Municipality protecting Baltic shorelines, dunes and mixed forests; visitors hike marked trails, birdwatch along the coast and visit small fishing villages and local nature centres.
Slītere National Park is a protected area on Latvia’s Kurzeme coast in Talsi Municipality, preserving coastal forests, dunes and shoreline landscapes. The park conserves a mix of boreal and coastal habitats important for regional biodiversity.
The area’s landscapes and traditional land uses have been part of local communities for centuries; modern protection measures established the national park to conserve habitats and species of local and national importance.
The park lies along Latvia’s northwestern Baltic coast in Talsi Municipality, set among low coastal hills, dunes and forest near the shoreline.
- Conservation focus: The park protects coastal forests, dunes and Baltic shoreline habitats that are relatively rare in Latvia and the wider region.
Best Time to Visit Slītere National Park #
Slītere National Park is best visited late spring through summer for hiking, beaches and birdwatching; shoulder seasons are good for migration and fewer crowds.
Weather & Climate near Slītere National Park #
Slītere National Park'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 -6°C to 21°C. Moderate rainfall (619 mm/year).
January
January is freezing with highs of 0°C and lows of -4°C. Moderate rainfall (41 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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February
February is the coldest month with highs of -1°C and lows of -6°C. The driest month with just 28 mm and mostly overcast skies.
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March
March is freezing with highs of 2°C and lows of -3°C. Moderate rainfall (32 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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April
April is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of 0°C. Moderate rainfall (33 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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May
May is cold with highs of 14°C and lows of 5°C. Moderate rainfall (34 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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June
June is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 10°C. Moderate rainfall (54 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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July
July is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 13°C. Moderate rainfall (69 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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August
August is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 13°C. The wettest month with 70 mm of rain and partly cloudy skies.
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September
September is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 9°C. Moderate rainfall (67 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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October
October is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of 5°C. Moderate rainfall (69 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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November
November is cold with highs of 5°C and lows of 1°C. Moderate rainfall (68 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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December
December is freezing with highs of 1°C and lows of -2°C. Moderate rainfall (54 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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