Turaida Castle
Sigulda, Latvia
Turaida Castle is a Brick Gothic castle in Sigulda and an archaeological monument of state importance in Latvia. It was commissioned by the Livonian Brothers of the Sword in 1214.
Planning a visit
The castle is open daily from 09:00 to 20:00. Admission prices are €6 in summer and €3.50 in winter. Visitors can reach the site from Riga, which is 52 km away, or via Riga International Airport, located 61 km from the castle.
For those planning when to travel, July is the warmest month with a high of 22 °C, though it also has the most rain at 95 mm. The coldest period is between December and February, when daily highs reach about -2 °C to -1 °C. April is a drier option with 38 mm of rain, while October and November see higher rainfall levels between 78 mm and 90 mm.
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 | -2 | -2 | 3 | 10 | 16 | 19 | 22 | 20 | 15 | 9 | 3 | -1 |
| Average low, °C | -6 | -7 | -4 | 1 | 7 | 11 | 14 | 13 | 9 | 4 | -1 | -5 |
| Rainfall, mm | 66 | 46 | 49 | 38 | 54 | 86 | 95 | 92 | 77 | 90 | 78 | 74 |
| Rainy days | 16 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 16 | 14 | 11 | 15 | 15 | 18 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
