House of the Blackheads Melngalvju nams
The House of the Blackheads is a building in Riga, Latvia, with baroque architecture. It originated in the year 1334. It is one of the most looked-up sights of the country on English Wikipedia.
Planning a visit
Temperature highs reach 22 °C in July and drop to -1 °C in January and February. Monthly rain ranges from 34 mm in April to 86 mm in July. The nearest airport is Riga International Airport, located 9 km away. The building is in Riga, 0 km from the capital.
Nearby sights include St. Peter's Church, Riga at 0.2 km, Vecrīga at 0.2 km, Riga Cathedral at 0.3 km, Cat House, Riga at 0.4 km, and Riga Castle at 0.6 km. Opening hours are Sunday to Thursday 10:00 to 17:00, and Friday to Saturday 10:00 to 16:00. Admission prices are €7, with student tickets at €1.50.
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.
