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Cēsis Essentials

Cēsis is defined by its 13th-century medieval castle ruins and the adjacent 18th-century New Castle, which houses the local history museum. The town's historic center features the Church of Saint John, one of Latvia’s oldest medieval cult buildings. Beyond the urban core, the landscape transitions into the Gauja National Park, characterized by the Red Cliffs, Mirror Cliffs, and the Svētavots natural spring. Cultural landmarks like the modern Vidzeme Concert Hall and the Burning Conscience exhibition provide insight into the region's contemporary life and 20th-century history.

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Climate & when to visit

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Typical weather in January

Poor

-3° (feels like -10°) · extremes -20°–3°
-8° at night
15 rainy days
1 sunny day
1 hour of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
UV index 0 · low
7 hours of daylight

Typical weather in February

Poor

-3° (feels like -9°) · extremes -21°–3°
-8° at night
12 rainy days
3 sunny days
2 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
UV index 0 · low
9 hours of daylight

Typical weather in March

Poor

2° (feels like -4°) · extremes -13°–9°
-5° at night
11 rainy days
8 sunny days
5 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
UV index 1 · low
11 hours of daylight

Typical weather in April

Poor

9° (feels like 4°) · extremes -4°–18°
1° at night
10 rainy days
10 sunny days
7 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
UV index 3 · moderate
14 hours of daylight

Typical weather in May

Fair

15° (feels like 11°) · extremes -1°–23°
6° at night
11 rainy days
11 sunny days
9 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
UV index 4 · moderate
16 hours of daylight

Typical weather in June

Good

19° (feels like 17°) · extremes 6°–25°
11° at night
14 rainy days
8 sunny days
9 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
UV index 5 · moderate
18 hours of daylight

Typical weather in July

Good

21° (feels like 20°) · extremes 10°–27°
14° at night
16 rainy days
7 sunny days
8 hours of sunshine per day
Comfortable humidity
Light breeze
UV index 5 · moderate
17 hours of daylight

Typical weather in August

Good

21° (feels like 19°) · extremes 9°–26°
13° at night
15 rainy days
6 sunny days
7 hours of sunshine per day
Comfortable humidity
Light breeze
UV index 4 · moderate
15 hours of daylight

Typical weather in September

Good

16° (feels like 13°) · extremes 3°–22°
9° at night
11 rainy days
5 sunny days
5 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
UV index 2 · low
13 hours of daylight

Typical weather in October

Poor

9° (feels like 4°) · extremes -3°–15°
4° at night
15 rainy days
3 sunny days
3 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
UV index 1 · low
10 hours of daylight

Typical weather in November

Poor

3° (feels like -2°) · extremes -9°–9°
0° at night
15 rainy days
0 sunny days
1 hour of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
UV index 0 · low
8 hours of daylight

Typical weather in December

Poor

-1° (feels like -8°) · extremes -15°–5°
-5° at night
16 rainy days
0 sunny days
1 hour of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
UV index 0 · low
6 hours of daylight

Climate data: NASA POWER (MERRA-2) · 1996–2025

Practical information

Currency: Euro EUR € · Card payments · Widely accepted
Emergency numbers: 112 Fire brigade
Electricity: Type C / Type F
230 V · 50 Hz

Languages: Latvian
Tap water: Safe to drink
Driving side: Right
Calling code: +371

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Cēsis

Featured Lists

Cēsis Essentials

Cēsis — Map

Climate & when to visit

Typical weather in January

Typical weather in February

Typical weather in March

Typical weather in April

Typical weather in May

Typical weather in June

Typical weather in July

Typical weather in August

Typical weather in September

Typical weather in October

Typical weather in November

Typical weather in December

Practical information

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