Latvia weather in October brings a shift from early-month warmth to autumn rain and fog. Following sunny days that reached up to +22 degrees, a precipitation zone will pass across the country throughout Sunday, bringing rain to western regions and Vidzeme. Meteorologists note that daytime temperatures on Sunday will drop to a range of +14 to +17 degrees under partly cloudy skies with occasional sunshine.
Latvian Weather Shifts from Summery Warmth to October Rain
The incoming weather change follows a period of dry conditions supported by an anticyclone that maintained high atmospheric pressure across Latvia. Earlier in the week, daytime temperatures reached +18 to +22 degrees on Friday, with the warmest readings above +20 degrees recorded in the central and western parts of the country, according to LSM. Kurzeme registered the warmest temperatures, reaching up to +22 degrees on the western coast, while Riga saw sunny skies and temperatures between +20 and +21 degrees.
For comparison, historical weather data shows that the record high for October 1 reached +23.1 degrees in Daugavpils in 1981. While those early-month peaks brought warm conditions, current forecasts indicate that conditions are now shifting toward typical autumn patterns.
Brief rain expected in western Latvia and Vidzeme
Throughout Sunday, residents in the western parts of Latvia and Vidzeme should anticipate brief rain when planning outdoor activities. Other regions face a lower probability of precipitation. In Riga, the day will start partly cloudy, with light rain possible by evening as temperatures rise to +15 and +16 degrees.
Nighttime conditions into Sunday will remain mostly cloudy without significant precipitation. Light winds across the western and central parts of the country will cause fog and haze to form, which may persist into morning hours. Drivers are advised to exercise caution due to reduced visibility on the roads. Overnight temperatures will drop to between +6 and +11 degrees, remaining slightly warmer along the coast. In Riga, nighttime temperatures will settle at +9 to +10 degrees with fog and haze expected in the second half of the night.
Did You Know? The historical record high for October 1 in Latvia reached +23.1 degrees, recorded in Daugavpils in 1981, highlighting how warm early October conditions can occasionally climb compared to the mid-teens temperatures expected this weekend.
Outlook for the New Week and Temperature Declines
Looking ahead to the new week, cloud cover will increase on Tuesday and Wednesday, bringing isolated rain clouds and light rain to some areas. Light winds will continue to generate morning and overnight fog, further reducing visibility.
Overnight temperatures across most of the country will generally range from +6 to +11 degrees early in the week. However, during the night into Monday, clearer skies will cause temperatures in eastern regions to fall as low as +3 to +6 degrees. In contrast, increasing cloud cover during the night into Wednesday will keep minimum temperatures higher, between +11 and +15 degrees, while daytime temperatures throughout the early week will reach +14 to +19 degrees.
Kurzeme records highest temperatures during warm spell
Where was the warmest weather recorded during the recent warm spell?
The warmest and sunniest region was Kurzeme, where the air temperature reached up to +22 degrees on the western coast.
What driving hazards are expected over the weekend and early next week?
Light winds in western and central parts of Latvia will cause fog and haze to form overnight and into the morning, reducing visibility on the roads and prompting warnings for drivers to exercise caution.
How low will nighttime temperatures drop in eastern regions early next week?
During the night into Monday, as skies become clearer, temperatures in eastern regions will fall as low as +3 degrees to +6 degrees.
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