Zaķusala
Island Small settlement in Riga district, Latvia
How to Get to Zaķusala #
Začusala is within driving distance of Riga (roughly 40-60 minutes depending on exact location and route). Regional buses serve nearby larger villages; from those stops a taxi or bicycle completes the last miles.
Roads in the district are generally paved but can be narrow; a rental car provides the most flexibility for exploring surrounding countryside.
Tips for Visiting Zaķusala #
- The site is reachable by car from Riga in under an hour - plan a half-day trip combining rural landscapes with local cafés.
- Bring insect repellent in summer: Latvian wetlands and meadows can be lively with mosquitoes.
- Look for local signage to the manor or parkland - small sites are often marked only in Latvian.
Best Time to Visit Zaķusala #
Summer and early autumn are best for comfortable access and pleasant countryside.
Weather & Climate near Zaķusala #
Zaķusala'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 -6°C to 22°C. Moderate rainfall (652 mm/year).
January
January is the coldest month with highs of -1°C and lows of -6°C. Moderate rainfall (37 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 29 mm and mostly overcast skies.
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March
March is cold with highs of 3°C and lows of -3°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 (41 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 (47 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 (60 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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July
July is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 13°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 13°C. Moderate rainfall (77 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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September
September is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 8°C. Moderate rainfall (75 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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October
October is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of 4°C. Moderate rainfall (67 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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November
November is cold with highs of 4°C and lows of 0°C. Moderate rainfall (58 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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December
December is freezing with highs of 0°C and lows of -4°C. Moderate rainfall (48 mm) and mostly overcast skies.