Latvia faces a week of damp and overcast conditions as the Latvian Environment, Geology and Meteorology Centre predicts persistent cloud cover, light rain, and localized fog. While the western regions may see occasional breaks in the clouds, the remainder of the country will experience recurring precipitation and shifting wind patterns that are expected to usher in colder air by the middle of the week.
Rain and Fog Forecast Through the Weekend
Friday will remain mostly cloudy, with light rain developing overnight and intermittent showers expected in eastern Latvia throughout the day. Motorists and pedestrians should anticipate thickening fog in some areas during the night and morning hours, accompanied by light to moderate westerly winds. Daytime temperatures are forecast to reach between +7°C and +12°C, while overnight lows will settle between +5°C and +10°C.
Saturday night will bring rain to much of the country, with fog persisting in central and eastern regions into Sunday morning. Coastal areas will face stronger conditions, with moderate northwesterly and northerly winds gusting up to 14 metres per second. By Sunday, conditions will remain largely cloudy with isolated light rain, though occasional sunny spells are expected to break through the cloud layer during the day.
Did You Know? The forecast indicates that while winds will generally be light throughout the upcoming weekend, coastal areas will experience significantly higher wind intensity, with gusts reaching 14 metres per second on Saturday night.
Colder air brings frost risk and coastal rain
The first half of next week will see little change in the general weather pattern, but a shift is expected by mid-week. According to the Latvian Environment, Geology and Meteorology Centre, colder air moving in from the north will cause temperatures to drop by several degrees. Daytime highs are expected to reach only +4°C to +9°C, with overnight temperatures potentially falling below 0°C, creating a risk of frost.
The mid-week period will also see active rain cloud development over the sea, which is likely to increase precipitation levels along the coast. Heavier rain showers are possible in these areas, bolstered by dominant westerly and northerly winds. Separate forecasts from the Latvian Public Service Media (LSM) note that Monday will be an overcast day across the country, with temperatures in Riga expected to reach +11°C to +12°C and moderate south-westerly winds gusting up to 15 metres per second in coastal regions.
The increase in coastal precipitation linked to sea-based cloud formation shows how quickly maritime air masses can impact local conditions in the Baltic region.
What are the expected temperature ranges?
What are the expected temperature ranges for the weekend?
On Saturday, temperatures will fall between +3°C and +9°C at night, with daytime highs of +7°C to +11°C. Sunday will see slightly cooler conditions, with overnight lows between +3°C and +8°C and daytime temperatures reaching +7°C to +10°C.
When will the weather turn colder?
Colder air from the north is forecast to move into Latvia around the middle of next week. This change will cause temperatures to drop, with the potential for frost as overnight lows fall below 0°C in some areas.
What weather conditions are expected in Riga on Monday?
According to the Latvian Public Service Media, Riga will be overcast on Monday with occasional light rain in the afternoon. The city will experience moderate southerly or south-westerly winds and maximum temperatures between +11°C and +12°C.
Are you prepared for the potential frost and increased coastal winds expected by the middle of the week?
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