SeasonMapJūrmala weather in August
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August in Jūrmala: nice, rainy, with clean air — one of the best months to visit.
#1 of 12 months in Jūrmala · #413 of 1383 destinations to visit in August · comfort 86/100 (tier A)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
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Jūrmala climate normals — August
| Daytime high | 23°C / 73°F | 😎 nice |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 13°C / 55°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 22°C / 72°F | |
| Sea temperature | 19°C / 67°F | 🌊 fresh |
| Rainfall | 90 mm / 3.5 in | 🌧 rainy |
| Rainy days | 14 days | |
| Humidity | 76% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 14°C / 56°F | |
| Sunshine | 11 h/day | |
| Daylight | 15.1 h | |
| Wind | 19 km/h / 12 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 37 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Jūrmala in August
How busy the place itself is — school and mass holidays, the months an editor tagged, and how sought-after the weather makes them. Never part of the comfort score.
BusyBaltic beach season, school holidays in 7 of the markets that fill it(estimated)
Peak crowdsBusyShoulder seasonQuiet
Best months for Jūrmala's weather
Ranked by this destination's own climate comfort score across the year — a different thing from how busy it gets (see Crowds above).
Best weatherJūrmala's weather peaks June–August.
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What's on in Jūrmala in August
Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.
- Rule
Vehicle entry fee
1 Jan – 31 DecDriving into the resort zone costs a couple of euros a day, enforced by plate cameras with a stiff fine if you forget. Buy it online or at a kiosk before the barrier, or take the train from Riga and ignore the whole thing. Source ↗
- Season
Baltic beach season
15 Jun – 25 Aug · usuallySea warm enoughCrowdedThe Gulf of Riga only becomes swimmable for about ten weeks, and that is the whole of Jurmala's year: the beach cafes open, Riga moves out here at weekends, and rooms cost what they cost. Source ↗
Nearby, and something's on
Within 300 km of Jūrmala — a day trip or a short hop — with something on this month. Never part of the comfort score.
Where is Jūrmala?
Jūrmala in August — FAQ
- Is August a good time to visit Jūrmala?
- August in Jūrmala: nice, rainy, with clean air — one of the best months to visit. It ranks #1 of 12 months for Jūrmala on SeasonMap's comfort score (86/100).
- What is the weather like in Jūrmala in August?
- In August, Jūrmala averages a daily high of 22.9°C and a low of 12.5°C, with about 90 mm of rain over roughly 14.3 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Jūrmala in August?
- Jūrmala has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 37 in August.
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Similar destinations in Northern Europe — August
Within 300 km: Riga's Riga City Festival around 14–24 Aug, and Vilnius' Capital Days around 28 Aug – 10 Sep.