Climate Insights for Ape

Ape, Smiltenes Novads, Latvia

Hottest
July
22°C peak
Coldest
January
-6°C low
Wettest
August
91mm rain
Best to Visit
June, July, August
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Ape is cool. The average annual temperature is 7°C and approximately 684mm of precipitation falls per year. Ape receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Ape is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: July, August, June. The coldest months are January, February, December, when temperatures can drop to -6°C. Snowfall occurs from January to December, with around 93cm accumulating over the season.

Temperature

-10° 10° 20° 30° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: -2° Average: -4° Min: -6° Feb Max: 0° Average: -2° Min: -5° Mar Max: 4° Average: 1° Min: -3° Apr Max: 10° Average: 6° Min: 1° May Max: 17° Average: 12° Min: 5° Jun Max: 21° Average: 17° Min: 10° Jul Max: 22° Average: 18° Min: 12° Aug Max: 22° Average: 17° Min: 12° Sep Max: 17° Average: 13° Min: 8° Oct Max: 10° Average: 7° Min: 3° Nov Max: 4° Average: 2° Min: 0° Dec Max: 1° Average: -1° Min: -3°
Max
Average
Min

Temperatures in Ape vary considerably across the year, with a 28°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. July is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 22°C with a mean of 18°C. The coldest month is January, when overnight lows fall to -6°C and the daily average is -4°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 7°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between September and October, with a 6°C shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm 25mm 50mm 75mm 100mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 49mm Snow: 24mm Feb Precipitation: 43mm Snow: 21mm Mar Precipitation: 37mm Snow: 10mm Apr Precipitation: 49mm Snow: 4mm May Precipitation: 48mm Snow: 1mm Jun Precipitation: 67mm Snow: 0mm Jul Precipitation: 81mm Snow: 0mm Aug Precipitation: 91mm Snow: 0mm Sep Precipitation: 50mm Snow: 0mm Oct Precipitation: 66mm Snow: 2mm Nov Precipitation: 56mm Snow: 13mm Dec Precipitation: 45mm Snow: 18mm
Precipitation
Snow

Ape is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 684mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 57mm per month. The wettest month is August, averaging 91mm of rainfall. July and June also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is March, with just 37mm. That's 55mm less than August, the wettest month. Rainfall is relatively evenly distributed throughout the year, so there is no pronounced dry or wet season to plan around. Snowfall is a regular feature from January to December, with around 93cm accumulating over the season. January typically sees the most snow at around 24cm.

Wind

0km/h 5km/h 10km/h 15km/h 20km/h Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 20km/h Feb Wind Speed: 20km/h Mar Wind Speed: 19km/h Apr Wind Speed: 19km/h May Wind Speed: 17km/h Jun Wind Speed: 17km/h Jul Wind Speed: 16km/h Aug Wind Speed: 16km/h Sep Wind Speed: 18km/h Oct Wind Speed: 19km/h Nov Wind Speed: 19km/h Dec Wind Speed: 20km/h
Wind Speed

Ape is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 18km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is January, averaging 20km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in August, with average winds dropping to 16km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 4km/h between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 20km/h in winter, 18km/h in spring, 16km/h in summer, 19km/h in autumn.

Seasons

Winter
Dec 21
Spring
Mar 20
Summer
Jun 21
Autumn
Sep 23

89 days until Summer

It is currently spring in Ape, which began on March 20, 2026. Ape is in the Northern Hemisphere, where spring begins in March, summer in June, autumn in September, and winter in December. The warmest period peaks in July at around 22°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near -6°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 89 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from -3 to 17°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 134mm over the season and a monthly average of 45mm. Winds are moderate at around 18km/h. Light layers work well as temperatures warm through the season — a great time to be outdoors.

Summer

Temperatures range from 10 to 22°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 240mm for the season, averaging 80mm per month. Winds are moderate at around 16km/h. Comfortable clothing with a light layer for cooler evenings is all you need.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 0 to 17°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 172mm for the season, averaging 57mm per month. Expect around 15cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are moderate at around 19km/h. Layered clothing works best as temperatures gradually cool — enjoy the crisp air and changing scenery.

Winter

Temperatures range from -6 to 1°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 137mm over the season and a monthly average of 46mm. Expect around 62cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are moderate at around 20km/h. Warm winter clothing and waterproof boots are a must, and travel may be affected by snow.

Best Time to Visit

Jan -4°
Feb -2°
Mar
Apr
May 12°
Jun 17°
Jul 18°
Aug 17°
Sep 13°
Oct
Nov
Dec -1°

The best time to visit Ape is during June, July and August, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 17°C with modest rainfall averaging 80mm per month. By contrast, January can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to -6°C. Despite being the best months overall, some rain is still likely — pack a waterproof layer and plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Ape based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Snow is measured in centimetres (cm) and reflects average monthly snowfall accumulation. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
-6 °C
-2 °C
20 km/h
49 mm
24 cm
Feb
-5 °C
0 °C
20 km/h
43 mm
21 cm
Mar Current
-3 °C
4 °C
19 km/h
37 mm
10 cm
Apr
1 °C
10 °C
19 km/h
49 mm
4 cm
May
5 °C
17 °C
17 km/h
48 mm
1 cm
Jun
10 °C
21 °C
17 km/h
67 mm
0 cm
Jul
12 °C
22 °C
16 km/h
81 mm
0 cm
Aug
12 °C
22 °C
16 km/h
91 mm
0 cm
Sep
8 °C
17 °C
18 km/h
50 mm
0 cm
Oct
3 °C
10 °C
19 km/h
66 mm
2 cm
Nov
0 °C
4 °C
19 km/h
56 mm
13 cm
Dec
-3 °C
1 °C
20 km/h
45 mm
18 cm
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