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Exploring Gauja

The city of Gauja has some interesting things to see and do. Popular attractions in and around Gauja include:

• Valmiera BMX Park
• Cesis Castle
• Cesis Medlieval Castle
• Vecpuisu Park
• St. Simon's Lutheran Church
• Vik's Fairy Tale Park
• Matilde Winery

When is the Best Time to Explore Gauja?

If you're curious when is the best time of year to visit Gauja, you might find this info about seasonal weather helpful when you are organising your getaway. The warmest months in Gauja are typically July and August, whereas the coldest months are usually January and February. The months with the most rain are August and July, whereas February and April have the least.

Here's a rundown on how much rain you can expect and what the temperatures are going to be like:

• From January to March, the average daytime temperature is 3°C and at night it is -7°C. Seasonal average rainfall is 154 mm.
• If you visit between April and June, you can expect an average temp of 21°C during the day and 1°C at night. Average rainfall during this season is 206 mm.
• The daytime average temp from July to September is 23°C and the night-time average is 9°C. Average precipitation for this season is 276 mm.
• Between October and December, the average temp during the day is 9°C and -4°C at night. Seasonal average rain is 193 mm.
• The average annual rainfall in Gauja is 829 mm.