What wetsuit do you need in Latvia?
The one suit that covers most of the swimming season, for 4 coastal cities in Latvia.
| City | Coldest | Warmest | One suit for the season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liepāja | 3.1°C Feb | 19.4°C Aug | nothing, or a rash vest |
| Jūrmala | 0.5°C Feb | 19.5°C Aug | nothing, or a rash vest |
| Ventspils | 2.6°C Feb | 19.1°C Aug | nothing, or a rash vest |
| Ādaži | 0.4°C Feb | 19.5°C Aug | nothing, or a rash vest |
Thicknesses above are for swimming. Surfing the same water wants a step more — most of a session is spent sitting still in the wind rather than moving and immersed. Each city page gives both, along with when you need boots, gloves and a hood.
Sea temperature and swimming season in Latvia →
Boots below 14°C, gloves below 12°C, a hood below 10°C. Where the numbers come from