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Located about 50 km northeast of Riga in the Gauja valley, Sigulda is a popular excursion destination. Latvia's Switzerland in Gauja National Park with castles, a bobsled track, and autumn foliage.

What awaits you

HikingActiveMuseumsNature

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Best time to visit

June–August: up to 23°C with 13h of sunshine per day.

Cooler winters (0°C). Best visited in June–August.

Max. temperature
-1°
Jan
2°
Feb
5°
Mar
11°
Apr
17°
May
22°
Jun
22°
Jul
23°
Aug
18°
Sep
11°
Oct
4°
Nov
0°
Dec
Sunshine hours
2h
Jan
3h
Feb
7h
Mar
9h
Apr
12h
May
13h
Jun
12h
Jul
11h
Aug
9h
Sep
4h
Oct
2h
Nov
1h
Dec
Rain days
17d
Jan
14d
Feb
9d
Mar
10d
Apr
8d
May
11d
Jun
18d
Jul
14d
Aug
8d
Sep
16d
Oct
14d
Nov
18d
Dec

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Sigulda as a Vacation Destination

Sigulda is an excellent choice for hiking trips, active holidays. The best time to visit is June, July, August with temperatures up to 23°C.

The cost of living is moderate, offering good value for money.

The region offers rich cultural experiences: museums and historic sites, stunning natural landscapes.

Good to know

Price level
€€
Local languages
LV