Freedom Monument Brīvības piemineklis
The Freedom Monument is a monument located in the Central District of Riga, Latvia. Standing at a height of 42 meters, it was created in 1935 by sculptor Kārlis Zāle and architect Ernests Štālbergs. It is built from granite, travertine, reinforced concrete, and copper, and holds the status of a monument of art of national importance in Latvia.
Planning a visit
The warmest months for a visit are July and August, which see daily highs of 22 °C and 21 °C alongside monthly rain totals of 86 mm and 81 mm. The coldest months are January and February, with daily highs of -1 °C and lows dropping to -6 °C. Rain falls throughout the year, with monthly totals ranging from 34 mm in April to 86 mm in July.
The monument is located 1 km from the capital city of Riga. The nearest airport is Riga International Airport, situated 9 km away. Nearby sights include Cat House, Riga at 0.3 km, Vecrīga at 0.5 km, St. Peter's Church, Riga at 0.5 km, Riga Cathedral at 0.6 km, and the House of the Blackheads at 0.6 km.
Weather by month
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 22 °C. Rain is spread fairly evenly through the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | -1 | -1 | 3 | 10 | 16 | 19 | 22 | 21 | 16 | 10 | 4 | 0 |
| Average low, °C | -5 | -6 | -3 | 2 | 8 | 12 | 15 | 14 | 10 | 6 | 1 | -3 |
| Rainfall, mm | 48 | 37 | 40 | 34 | 50 | 72 | 86 | 81 | 74 | 79 | 65 | 58 |
| Rainy days | 15 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 10 | 11 | 16 | 13 | 11 | 14 | 14 | 16 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
