Latvia has cold winters, and mild summers with 16 to 17 hours of daylight. July - August is the best time to visit if you plan to enjoy the sea. Spring and autumn bring bird migrations with geese, ducks, and divers overtaking much of the western shoreline as well as the wetlands and forests inland. The country can be cool and wet, and somewhat susceptible to weather fluctuations, and sometimes experiencing extreme cold snaps. Read on to find out more about the season in Latvia.