Europe · January
Best time to visit Latvia in January 🇱🇻
January in Latvia is off-season — extreme weather or closures. generally a tough month — extreme heat, monsoon, deep cold or widespread closures. Plan carefully or pick another country.
Latvia year at a glance
The absolute peak months for Latvia are June, July, August. January isn't one of them — consider shifting your dates or seeing alternatives below.
What Latvia is like in January
Jun–Aug warmest (18–24°C) and busiest with Līgo festival in late Jun. May & Sep quieter. Winter is long, dark and snowy.
Insider tip
Day-trip to Sigulda or Kuldīga — both gorgeous and barely on tourist maps.
Where to go in January instead
Thailand in January
A tale of two coasts and three seasons.
India in January
A subcontinent — pick your region carefully.
Sri Lanka in January
Two monsoons, two coasts.
Philippines in January
7,000 islands, one dry season.
Cambodia in January
Cool & dry for Angkor.
Laos in January
Mekong country, cool dry winters.