Zaķusala Island
Small settlement in Riga district, Latvia
Zaķusala at a Glance#
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.
Summer
Jun-Aug · 15-25°C
Longest daylight and warmest weather for walking and picnics.
Autumn
Sep-Oct · 5-15°C
Fallen leaves and cooler air highlight the rural landscape and make for crisp walking conditions.
Weather & Climate near Zaķusala#
Climate
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).
Air Quality:
AQI 42
Good
Best Time to Visit
JulyMayJune
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
30°
Warmest Month
-33°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Poor | -6° - -1° | -9° | 37 mm | overcast | 96% | 4.3 m/s | 0.0 low | 7.4h |
| February | Poor | -6° - -1° | -9° | 29 mm | overcast | 95% | 3.9 m/s | 0.1 low | 9.3h |
| March | Poor | -3° - 3° | -4° | 33 mm | overcast | 91% | 3.6 m/s | 0.3 low | 11.7h |
| April | Good | 2° - 10° | 3° | 41 mm | partly cloudy | 83% | 3.6 m/s | 0.7 moderate | 14.0h |
| May | Very Good | 7° - 17° | 12° | 47 mm | partly cloudy | 79% | 3.5 m/s | 1.1 high | 16.2h |
| June | Very Good | 11° - 21° | 16° | 60 mm | partly cloudy | 79% | 3.2 m/s | 1.4 high | 17.3h |
| July | Very Good | 13° - 22° | 18° | 80 mm | partly cloudy | 81% | 3.0 m/s | 1.4 high | 16.8h |
| August | Good | 13° - 21° | 17° | 77 mm | partly cloudy | 81% | 2.9 m/s | 1.0 high | 14.9h |
| September | Good | 8° - 16° | 12° | 75 mm | partly cloudy | 84% | 3.4 m/s | 0.6 moderate | 12.6h |
| October | Acceptable | 4° - 10° | 5° | 67 mm | overcast | 89% | 3.9 m/s | 0.2 low | 10.2h |
| November | Poor | 0° - 4° | -2° | 58 mm | overcast | 94% | 4.2 m/s | 0.0 low | 8.0h |
| December | Poor | -4° - 0° | -7° | 48 mm | overcast | 95% | 4.0 m/s | 0.0 low | 6.7h |
