The rainiest month of the year is August. Nature T he wildlife and nature of Latvia is quite diverse due to the many different geographical regions of the country. There are four nature reserves open to visitors in Latvia as well as the largest national park in the Baltic States the Gauja National Park. A visit to one of these reserves is a worthwhile addition to any trip to Latvia. Forests T he forests of Latvia are a prominent feature of Latvian nature.
Many forests are quite old, having remained nearly untouched for centuries.
Wildlife A wide variety of wildlife exists in Latvia, some of which is extinct in many other European countries due to extensive human settlement. Some larger animals live in Latvian forests, including Elk, deer, wild boars, wolves and the European bear. Latvia boasts the largest otter population in Europe and there are more wolves in Latvia than in all of North-western Europe. Also prominent are the relatively large populations of migratory birds and certain rare local species, such as owls and falcons.