Dark-sky places in Latvia
Of 5 dark-sky places and national parks in Latvia, Slītere National Park (of those darker than half of Europe’s land) has the most clear, moonless hours of full darkness: 150 a year (ERA5, 2006–2025). The darkest sky is at Slītere National Park, darker than 98% of Europe’s land (NASA VIIRS 2025).
| Place | Best month | Clear moonless dark hours a year | Darker than… |
|---|---|---|---|
| Špakovska parks national park | March | 151 | 12% |
| Slītere National Park national park | March | 150 | 98% |
| Rāzna National Park national park | March | 149 | 96% |
| Gauja National Park national park | March | 145 | 78% |
| Ķemeri National Park national park | March | 141 | 69% |
Climate, not a forecast: these are shares of past nights (ERA5 reanalysis, 2006–2025), not a prediction for a particular night. Check a forecast before you go.