November is the harbinger of the coming winter. The first days of the last month of autumn are still relatively warm. The temperature is + 7… + 9C during the day, and + 1… + 3C at night. The cold snap becomes stronger towards the end of the first decade, when the night temperature drops to 0C, and during the day - to + 5C. The recorded temperature maximum in November is + 11C, and the minimum is extremely rare, and it represents freezing temperatures.
November is partly cloudy. It rains more often, and the sun appears briefly. Average rainfall in November is 61 millimeters. But in spite of the unpleasant weather conditions, one can have a pleasant time in Latvia in November.
Holidays and festivals in Latvia in November
Holidays in Latvia in November can be rich in cultural leisure, because the last month of autumn has many important events.
- In mid-November, the Riga Shines light festival is held annually. These days, with the help of modern light and video technologies, numerous city objects are illuminated, making the capital of Latvia special. The program has been developed for a long time and numerous applications are accepted for the Riga Shining Festival. Within the framework of the festival, it is also customary to celebrate the Independence Day of Latvia, in honor of which parades and fireworks are held.
- November 18 - Independence Day of Latvia, which became an independent state in 1918. On this holiday, it is customary to hang flags with state symbols. At the end of the holiday, on the Daugava River Embankment, it is customary to hold fireworks, which are best viewed from the Cable-stayed Bridge or Bastion Hill in order to fully appreciate the beauty.
- November 10 - Martyn's Day. This holiday is a symbol of the end of autumn and the beginning of winter. On Martyn's Day, it is customary to hold fairs and other festive events in many Latvian cities. Many families organize festive dinners and try to cook a rooster or goose, observing old Latvian traditions. Every tourist who takes the opportunity to visit Latvia on November 10 will be able to see the peculiarities of Latvian culture and learn interesting traditions.
When planning a tourist trip to Latvia for November, you can enjoy a rich excursion program and exciting leisure time thanks to three important holidays. Despite the bad weather conditions, the rest will be wonderful!
