Swimming in Latvia in january 2026 Sea temperature by city in january
Do you want to go to the beach in Latvia in january 2026? Is it the right month to go for pleasant temperatures and staying in the water for a long time? The answer is on this page with the sea temperatures in january in Latvia by city and our opinion on the chances of enjoying pleasant sea conditions.
Sea temperature in Latvia in january 2026
Here, find the average sea temperature in Latvia in january in several coastal cities.
Vidzeme in january
33°F
min: 28°F / max: 38°F
33°F
min: 29°F / max: 38°F
Carnikava
33°F
min: 28°F / max: 38°F
Olaine
33°F
min: 29°F / max: 38°F
Salaspils
33°F
min: 28°F / max: 38°F
Saulkrasti
33°F
min: 28°F / max: 38°F
Courland in january
Liepaja
38°F
min: 33°F / max: 43°F
Ventspils
37°F
min: 33°F / max: 42°F
Engure
34°F
min: 29°F / max: 38°F
Where should you go swimming in Latvia in the month of january?
Swimming in Latvia in january is freezing
In january in Latvia swimming conditions are generally the same everywhere.
Forget about swimming in Riga, Jurmala, Liepaja, Ventspils, Carnikava, Engure, Olaine, Salaspils and Saulkrasti in january! The water temperature is freezing, reaching as low as 28°F (and only 38°F at the best of times). Our advice: plan on sightseeing, and don't bring your beach towel!
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freezing swimmingWater temperature and seasonal norms in january
Riga
| January | |||
| Average sea temperature | 33°F | ||
| Minimum sea temperature | 28°F | ||
| Maximum sea temperature | 38°F | ||
| Average outside temperature | 29°F | ||
| Maximum outside temperature | 31°F | ||
| Minimum outside temperature | 27°F | ||
| Precipitation | 2.4in | ||
| Number of days of precipitation | 4 jour(s) (11%) | ||
| Cloud cover | 76% | ||
| Our opinion | freezing swimming |
More information on swimming in Riga in january
Jurmala
| January | |||
| Average sea temperature | 33°F | ||
| Minimum sea temperature | 29°F | ||
| Maximum sea temperature | 38°F | ||
| Average outside temperature | 29°F | ||
| Maximum outside temperature | 31°F | ||
| Minimum outside temperature | 27°F | ||
| Precipitation | 2.8in | ||
| Number of days of precipitation | 5 jour(s) (16%) | ||
| Cloud cover | 75% | ||
| Our opinion | freezing swimming |
More information on swimming in Jurmala in january
Liepaja
| January | |||
| Average sea temperature | 38°F | ||
| Minimum sea temperature | 33°F | ||
| Maximum sea temperature | 43°F | ||
| Average outside temperature | 32°F | ||
| Maximum outside temperature | 34°F | ||
| Minimum outside temperature | 31°F | ||
| Precipitation | 3.7in | ||
| Number of days of precipitation | 7 jour(s) (21%) | ||
| Cloud cover | 73% | ||
| Our opinion | freezing swimming |
Ventspils
| January | |||
| Average sea temperature | 37°F | ||
| Minimum sea temperature | 33°F | ||
| Maximum sea temperature | 42°F | ||
| Average outside temperature | 32°F | ||
| Maximum outside temperature | 34°F | ||
| Minimum outside temperature | 31°F | ||
| Precipitation | 3.8in | ||
| Number of days of precipitation | 7 jour(s) (23%) | ||
| Cloud cover | 74% | ||
| Our opinion | freezing swimming |
Carnikava
| January | |||
| Average sea temperature | 33°F | ||
| Minimum sea temperature | 28°F | ||
| Maximum sea temperature | 38°F | ||
| Average outside temperature | 29°F | ||
| Maximum outside temperature | 31°F | ||
| Minimum outside temperature | 27°F | ||
| Precipitation | 2.4in | ||
| Number of days of precipitation | 4 jour(s) (11%) | ||
| Cloud cover | 76% | ||
| Our opinion | freezing swimming |
List of coastal cities in Latvia
| Riga in january | freezing swimming |
| Jurmala in january | freezing swimming |
| Liepaja in january | freezing swimming |
| Ventspils in january | freezing swimming |
| Carnikava in january | freezing swimming |
| Engure in january | freezing swimming |
| Olaine in january | freezing swimming |
| Salaspils in january | freezing swimming |
| Saulkrasti in january | freezing swimming |