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Clothing/Shoes/Weather Gear: Latvia is one of those countries which are having all 4 seasons.
It is very cold and windy in winter, hot - in summer time, enough rainy over autumn and spring.
So make sure what is the weather in here before plan your trip, so you would have all suitable clothes.

Written Nov 24, 2004

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Riga This Week
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Riga This Week

Miscellaneous: The tourist magazine "Riga This Week" is published 8 times a year. It is available free of charge at the Tourist Information Bureaus and many other places all around the town. The magazine provides information on what to do and where to go in Riga. Moreover it includes an event calendar and various city maps.

Updated Apr 4, 2004

Website: http://www.rigathisweek.lv

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Climate in Riga
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Miscellaneous: There is no special rainy season

Avg. Temp. in Spring: max.: 3 - 16?C ( 38 - 60?F ); min: -2 - 7?C ( 28 - 45?F )
Avg. Temp. in Summer: max.: 18 ? 20?C ( 64 - 68?F ); min: 11 - 13?C ( 51 - 55?F )
Avg. Temp. in Autumn: max.: 3 ? 14?C ( 38 - 57?F); min: 0 - 9?C ( 32 - 49?F )
Avg. Temp. in Winter: max.: 0 - 2?C ( 32 - 36?F); min: -5 - -1?C ( 23 - 30?F )

Updated Sep 10, 2003

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Riga in your pocket!!
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Miscellaneous: This is a complimentary tourist guide, well worth using as it has a range of maps, tips and suggestions for your visit to the city.

Written Sep 18, 2011

Website: http://www.inyourpocket.com/latvia/riga

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Luggage and bags: Under construction

Clothing/Shoes/Weather Gear: Umbrella & rain coat

Written Aug 10, 2006

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If Winter, be prepared!
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Clothing/Shoes/Weather Gear: Thermal gloves and a warm hat a necessity. I travelled with a warm coat / fleece, thermal waterproof boots and even wore some long johns! Very chilly!

Written Feb 24, 2006

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