Latvian Academy of Sciences Latvijas Zinātņu akadēmija
The Latvian Academy of Sciences is an academy of sciences in Riga, Latvia, established in 1946. It is one of the most looked-up sights in the country on English Wikipedia. The site features a 17th-floor terrace that provides access to views of the city.
Planning a visit
The 17th-floor terrace is open daily from May through September, operating from 09:00 to 20:00. This season provides the most suitable weather for a visit, as average temperatures are at their highest during these months. May sees average highs of 16 °C, while July reaches 22 °C and August 21 °C. Rainfall occurs throughout the year, with July experiencing 86 mm of rain on about 16 days and August seeing 81 mm on about 13 days. Visitors should note that entry to the terrace costs €6 and is payable by cash only.
The academy is located 1 km from the center of Riga and 10 km from Riga International Airport. Because of its central location, it is convenient to combine a visit here with other nearby points of interest. St. Peter's Church is 0.9 km away. The House of the Blackheads and the district of Vecrīga are both 1 km away. The Freedom Monument and the Cat House are located 1.1 km from the academy.
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.
