Early April 1 April
47°F
Typical afternoon high
30% historical wet-day frequency
Latvia · Beach
Latvia
in April.
Is April a good time?
Cool days.
More overnight stays than March.
April averages 53°F afternoons and 39°F seas, with about 8 rain days. Later April is typically warmer.
- Afternoons
- 53°F
- Sea
- 39°F
- Visitor demand
- 46%of July peak
Historical Latvija regional averages, not a forecast or a measure of queues. Overnight demand compares average stays per day. Covers Riga and Jūrmala; conditions vary within the region.
Overall match
4.7/10 · scores & prioritiesWhat matters most?
Weather 50% · Crowds 30% · Cost 20%
#6 of 12 months here · Balanced mix
Weather2.7/10Poor
CrowdsModerate seasonvs its own year; overnight stays do not measure queuesFor its size, quieter than most of Europe this month
CostModeratefor Europe; Latvia-wide price level
Overall combines weather, overnight demand and cost. It does not include sea temperature.
Plan your April
What to expect.
What should I pack?
Afternoons around 53°F (12°C): a sweater and a light jacket; nights around 35°F (2°C): a winter coat, hat and gloves. Bring rain gear: about 8 days with at least 1 mm of rain. About 14 hours of daylight.
Can I swim in April?
The sea averages 39°F. Our swimming guide: very cold: wetsuit weather. Your comfort will vary. This is open water near the coast, not a beach-specific reading.
Monthly coastal averages from NOAA, 2011–2025. Sea temperature is separate from the weather and Overall scores.
A typical day: temperatures & daylightAfternoons, nights, sea temperature & daylight Show detailsHide details
About 14 hours of daylight.
The sun rises about 06:15 and sets about 20:26 (local time, mid-month). Mornings start around 35°F (2°C); afternoons reach about 53°F (12°C). Expect rain on about 8 days in a typical April.
Typical afternoon
53°F (12°C)
average daily high, 15 recent Aprils
Night low
35°F (2°C)
average daily minimum
Sea
39°F (4°C)
very cold; open water near the coast, NOAA satellite record 2011–2025
Daylight
14h 11m
on the 15th, computed from latitude
Early, middle or late?
Early or late April?
Late April is typically warmer. The afternoon high averages 47°F on the 1st, versus 57°F on the 30th.
Mid April 15 April
53°F
Typical afternoon high
23% historical wet-day frequency
Late April 30 April
57°F
Typical afternoon high
27% historical wet-day frequency
Historical daily averages from 2011–2025, smoothed over two weeks. A seasonal pattern, not a forecast. This does not establish which week has the lowest prices or fewest visitors.
Daily calendar & holiday datesApril 2027 · historical weather & dated holidays Show calendarHide calendar
April 2027 calendar
Weather shows historical patterns, not a forecast. Holidays and events use the dates shown for 2027.
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 147° | 248° | 348° | 448° | |||
| 549° | 649° | 749° | 850° | 950° | 1051° | 1151° |
| 1252° | 1352° | 1453° | 1553° | 1654° | 1754° | 1854° |
| 1954° | 2055° | 2155° | 2256° | 2356° | 2456° | 2557° |
| 2657° | 2757° | 2857° | 2957° | 3057° |
Afternoon high rain likely (25%+) local school holidays public holiday event
School-holiday dates for April 2027 aren't available in our data yet. A day without a school marker doesn't mean schools are open.
Afternoons warm from about 48°F (9°C) in the first week to 57°F (14°C) in the last. The chance of a wet day runs 22–30%.
Elsewhere in April 2027, the share of people living where schools are out on a typical day: France 47%, Netherlands 23%, Belgium 29%, Greece 23%. (School holidays: OpenHolidays, ODbL.)
Crowds and cost
Visitor season
Will it be busy?
Moderate season. April averages 46% of July's overnight stays per day. More overnight stays than March.
Overnight stays across Latvija do not measure queues, day visitors or congestion at individual sights. For its size, quieter than most of Europe this month.
Hotel price season
Will it be cheaper?
A little below usual. Estimated from national hotel prices and local visitor demand; no measured regional room rate is available.
Fewer overnight stays do not automatically mean cheaper rooms. Check actual quotes for your trip.
Latvia as a whole
Below EU average
2024 restaurants and hotels price level: 91 where the EU average is 100. A relative index, not a room rate.
Year-to-year variation
How much does April vary?
Across the recorded years
In the 15 years from 2011 to 2025, the month's afternoons averaged between 48°F (9°C) and 57°F (14°C); in 10 of them they were within 3°F (1.5°C) of the typical 53°F (12°C). Rain days ranged from 1 to 12; half the years had 5–10.
Rain days in each April
Rain days
8
at least 1 mm, typical year; about 12 in a wet year
Mostly sunny days
6 of 30
cloud cover under 30%
Years with a 95°F+ day
0 of 15
no April in the last 15 years had a day at or above 95°F (35°C)
Good weather days
4 of 30
rated very good or better
See every recorded AprilHistorical monthly averages, year by year Show detailsHide details
| Year | Afternoon high | Rain days |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 54°F | 5 |
| 2012 | 53°F | 9 |
| 2013 | 48°F | 10 |
| 2014 | 55°F | 5 |
| 2015 | 52°F | 12 |
| 2016 | 54°F | 12 |
| 2017 | 49°F | 8 |
| 2018 | 56°F | 9 |
| 2019 | 57°F | 1 |
| 2020 | 51°F | 8 |
| 2021 | 51°F | 9 |
| 2022 | 50°F | 8 |
| 2023 | 55°F | 5 |
| 2024 | 54°F | 12 |
| 2025 | 56°F | 7 |
Checked against official climate averages for Riga (LU). How we check
Compare dates
March, April
or May?
| Typical conditions | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|
| Afternoons | 42°F | 53°F | 64°F |
| Sea | 35°F | 39°F | 48°F |
| Rain days | 9 | 8 | 9 |
| Overnight demand | 39% | 46% | 56% |
March: Cooler afternoons and cooler sea than April. Less overnight demand. March guide →
May: Warmer afternoons and warmer sea than April. More overnight demand. May guide →
Overnight demand measures accommodation stays, not queues. Sea temperatures are monthly coastal averages.
Compare any of the 12 monthsChoose another month and compare it with April Show comparisonHide comparison
Yellow marks the top three months on the Balanced mix. April stays as your reference.
May to September have a Weather score at least 1.0 point higher than April, but more overnight stays.
Your comparison
April or March?
Overnight stays are 39% of the busiest month.
National hotel prices and local visitor demand suggest well below usual. No measured regional room rate is available.
Read the March guide →| Typical conditions | April | March |
|---|---|---|
| Afternoons | 53°F | 42°F |
| Nights | 35°F | 27°F |
| Sea | 39°F | 35°F |
| Rain days | 8 | 9 |
| Visitor season | Moderate season | Moderate season |
| Overall / 10 | 4.7 | 3.0 |
| Month rank | #6 | #10 |
Every month, in detail Show detailsHide details
| Month | Overall | Rank | High | Low | Sea | Rain days | Weather | Visitor season |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 3.0 | #8 | 32°F | 22°F | 38°F | 14 | 1.0 | Low season |
| February | 3.0 | #9 | 34°F | 22°F | 35°F | 10 | 1.0 | Moderate season |
| March | 3.0 | #10 | 42°F | 27°F | 35°F | 9 | 1.0 | Moderate season |
| April | 4.7 | #6 | 53°F | 35°F | 39°F | 8 | 2.7 | Moderate season |
| May | 6.4 | #2 | 64°F | 44°F | 48°F | 9 | 5.5 | Moderate season |
| June | 6.8 | #1 | 72°F | 52°F | 58°F | 9 | 7.4 | Busy season |
| July | 6.2 | #4 | 75°F | 56°F | 64°F | 13 | 7.5 | Peak season |
| August | 6.2 | #5 | 73°F | 55°F | 66°F | 12 | 7.4 | Peak season |
| September | 6.3 | #3 | 65°F | 49°F | 61°F | 9 | 5.3 | Moderate season |
| October | 3.4 | #7 | 52°F | 40°F | 54°F | 10 | 1.4 | Moderate season |
| November | 3.0 | #11 | 43°F | 33°F | 48°F | 12 | 1.0 | Moderate season |
| December | 3.0 | #12 | 36°F | 28°F | 43°F | 13 | 1.0 | Moderate season |
Near here
Nearby places in April
Nearby regions, nearest first. Distances are centre to centre, as the crow flies; they are not road distances or journey times.
Central & western Lithuaniaabout 110 miles
Balanced Overall 7.7 · Good weather, 55°F (13°C) · Moderate season · Cost cheap
Estoniaabout 130 miles
Balanced Overall 3.9 · Poor weather, 50°F (10°C) · Moderate season · Cost moderate
Vilnius regionLithuania · about 140 miles
Balanced Overall 7.1 · Good weather, 55°F (13°C) · Busy season · Cost moderate
Elsewhere in Europe
Better April weather than Latvia
Latvia's weather ranks 67 of 77 beach regions this month. These beach regions outside Latvia have clearly better weather on your dates, nearest first, each compared with Latvia.
West PomeraniaPoland · about 430 miles
Fair weather (3.8): 4°F warmer afternoons
Mecklenburg-VorpommernBaltic coast · Germany · about 530 miles
Fair weather (3.7): 4°F warmer afternoons, pricier
Friuli Venezia GiuliaItaly · about 900 miles
Good weather (5.5): 12°F warmer afternoons, quieter for its season (low season), pricier
ZeelandNetherlands · about 930 miles
Fair weather (4.3): 7°F warmer afternoons, 2 fewer rain days, pricier
Venice & the VenetoItaly · about 960 miles
Good weather (6.0): 14°F warmer afternoons, pricier
How we knowSources, regional scope & scoring method Show detailsHide details
It's moderate season, 46% of the busiest month and 18% below its average month. That means about 11,000 overnight visitors on a typical April night across the region, 38% of them from Latvia itself. Rentals booked through Airbnb, Booking, Expedia and Tripadvisor add up to 3,600 more: 33 for every 100 counted above. Some are the same properties counted twice.
| Climate suitability (HCI:Beach, 0–100) | 49 |
| How our weather was checked | Official climate averages for Riga (LU) from the national weather service, every month: afternoon highs typically within 1°F (0.5°C), night lows within 1°F (0.7°C). |
| Tourist nights per 1,000 residents per day | 6 |
| Busiest month here | July · 13 |
| Visitors as share of people present | 0.6% |
| Rank among Europe's regions this month | 19th percentile |
| Domestic share of nights | 38% |
| Platform rental nights per 100 counted nights | 33 |
| Visitor share if every platform night were extra | 0.8% |
| National hotel-price season | Latvia historical 2024–2025 index: A little below usual (−8% vs its average month). Not a local room quote. |
| Population used | 1.9 million |
| Statistical region | LV00 · Latvija |
Crowds: Eurostat nights spent at tourist accommodation, by month and NUTS 2 region, 2024–2025 average. Overnight visitors per night is the month's nights divided by its days; the per-1,000 figure is Eurostat's, against each year's population. Platform rentals: Eurostat nights booked via Airbnb, Booking, Expedia and Tripadvisor, 2024–2025 average, shown separately because some properties are in both counts. Weather: Holiday Climate Index computed from ERA5 reanalysis with daily highs, night lows and rain days corrected from open national weather-service station records, 2011–2025, population-weighted to the region; day-by-day figures are the same data averaged by date. Heat and rain odds are counted across those years. Sunrise and sunset: NOAA solar equations, local time. Prices: Eurostat price level index and HICP, national. Full method · this region's data.