When to go · Madona
Madona in October
Good month. Outside the best window (Jun–Sep for lakes, trails and cycling; Jan–Feb for cross-country skiing and biathlon). Across Latvia: Autumn colours in Sigulda early; Riga light festival (Staro Rīga) in November — check dates.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Good
- Temperature
- 9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C) / 3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 12
- Crowds
- Low
- Latvia overall
- Prices
- Low
- Latvia overall
Verdict
Outside the best window (Jun–Sep for lakes, trails and cycling; Jan–Feb for cross-country skiing and biathlon). 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:
- JanuaryGreatInside Madona's best window: Jun–Sep for lakes, trails and cycling; Jan–Feb for cross-country skiing and biathlon.
- FebruaryGreatInside Madona's best window: Jun–Sep for lakes, trails and cycling; Jan–Feb for cross-country skiing and biathlon.
- JuneGreatInside Madona's best window: Jun–Sep for lakes, trails and cycling; Jan–Feb for cross-country skiing and biathlon.
- JulyGreatInside Madona's best window: Jun–Sep for lakes, trails and cycling; Jan–Feb for cross-country skiing and biathlon.
Weather in October
- MadonaHighs around 9 °C (48 °F), lows around 3 °C (37 °F), rain on about 12 daysHighs around 48 °F (9 °C), lows around 37 °F (3 °C), 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 Madona, side by side.
Verdict
Oct: Good
Jan: Great (better)
Daytime high
Oct: 9 °C (48 °F)48 °F (9 °C)
Jan: -2 °C (28 °F)28 °F (-2 °C)
Night low
Oct: 3 °C (37 °F)37 °F (3 °C)
Jan: -8 °C (18 °F)18 °F (-8 °C)
Rain days
Oct: 12
Jan: 12
Crowds
Oct: Low
Jan: Low
Prices
Oct: Low
Jan: Low
Festivals listed
Oct: 0
Jan: 0
October: Outside the best window (Jun–Sep for lakes, trails and cycling; Jan–Feb for cross-country skiing and biathlon). Across Latvia: Autumn colours in Sigulda early; Riga light festival (Staro Rīga) in November — check dates.
January: Inside Madona's best window: Jun–Sep for lakes, trails and cycling; Jan–Feb for cross-country skiing and biathlon.
Madona: 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