The last month of summer will bring many pleasant minutes to tourists who have come to this amazing country that knows how to work and relax, amazes with the unhurried rhythm of life, love for nature and people.
Holidays in Latvia in August can be spent on the Baltic coast in the company of the still warm sea, high skies and famous dunes. Or arrange a wonderful trip into the past, getting to know the history of Riga, its houses and streets, monuments and sights.
Weather in Latvia in August
The last month of summer pleases lovers of warm and dry weather, the temperature is steadily decreasing, the temperature is on average 1-2 ° C colder compared to July. Quite cool in Liepaja and Ventspils, about +20 ° C, in Riga and Jurmala +21 ° C, in Daugavpils +22 ° C. Nighttime temperatures are kept at + 11..14 ° C.
The water temperature on the coast continues to delight fans of sea bathing, an average of +23 ° C. The impression of a beach holiday can be spoiled by cold Baltic winds.
City celebration
In mid-August, it is worth visiting ancient Riga in order to take part in large-scale events dedicated to the City Day. The capital celebrates widely and cheerfully, the main celebrations take place in Vermanes Park and along the embankment. The ringing of bells in Old Riga informs about the beginning of festive events, especially touching is the congratulation of married couples who have lived happily together for more than half a century.
The second amazing event of the city's holiday is the night run, the distance lasts 4.5 kilometers and starts from the Congress House. For many who have come here, the main thing is to participate in this fun night start, and not to win. The events held in Vermanes Park allow participants to return to the past to see with their own eyes how Riga lived.
The second day of the holiday surprises even more, a huge set table appears on the embankment, everyone can get acquainted with the national cuisine. Concerts, dance competitions, entertainment for children and adults are a kind of cultural marathon.
Day of the virgin mary
The most famous Christian holiday of the Ascension of the Virgin, celebrated in August, in Latvia got its name - the Day of the Virgin Mary. The main festive events take place in Aglona, a small village located near Daugavpils. It is here that pilgrims come from all over the country. The village is famous for its beautiful basilica, which is considered one of the most significant Latvian pilgrimage churches. The second attraction of Aglona is the miraculous spring, to which thousands of pilgrims rush every day.
