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Jelgava in October

Good month. Outside the best window (May–Sep; Feb for the ice sculpture festival). Across Latvia: Autumn colours in Sigulda early; Riga light festival (Staro Rīga) in November — check dates.

Key facts

Verdict
Good
Temperature
10°C (50°F) / 4°C (39°F)
average high / low
Rain days
12
Crowds
Low
Latvia overall
Prices
Low
Latvia overall

Verdict

GoodLatvia month rating

Outside the best window (May–Sep; Feb for the ice sculpture festival). Across Latvia: Autumn colours in Sigulda early; Riga light festival (Staro Rīga) in November — check dates.

Is another month better than October?

October is rated good. These months rate higher:

Weather in October

Long-term averages
  • JelgavaHighs around 10 °C (50 °F), lows around 4 °C (39 °F), rain on about 12 days

Crowds and prices

Crowds · Latvia overall
Low
Prices · Latvia overall
Low

Latvia overall: Autumn colours in Sigulda early; Riga light festival (Staro Rīga) in November — check dates.

Compare two months

Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Jelgava, side by side.

  • Verdict

    Oct: Good

    Feb: Great (better)

  • Daytime high

    Oct: 10 °C (50 °F)

    Feb: -1 °C (30 °F)

  • Night low

    Oct: 4 °C (39 °F)

    Feb: -7 °C (19 °F)

  • Rain days

    Oct: 12

    Feb: 10 (better)

  • Crowds

    Oct: Low

    Feb: Low

  • Prices

    Oct: Low

    Feb: Low

  • Festivals listed

    Oct: 0

    Feb: 0

October: Outside the best window (May–Sep; Feb for the ice sculpture festival). Across Latvia: Autumn colours in Sigulda early; Riga light festival (Staro Rīga) in November — check dates.

February: Inside Jelgava's best window: May–Sep; Feb for the ice sculpture festival.

Jelgava: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.

What to pack

  • A warm coat, hat and gloves for mornings and evenings
  • A rain jacket or umbrella and shoes that dry fast

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