Cooler Weather and Rain Expected in Latvia from Sunday

According to forecasts from the Latvian Environment, Geology and Meteorology Centre, the weather in Latvia will gradually become cooler from Sunday, with occasional rain.

The past days have been warm and mostly dry, and Friday will be similar. However, over the weekend, the influence of a cyclone will increase, and a precipitation zone will cross Latvia. Heavy rain showers and thunderstorms are expected in some areas. The south wind will strengthen over the weekend, becoming gusty in places.

On Saturday night, short-term rain is expected in parts of the west, and in the afternoon, a precipitation zone will start crossing Latvia from the west, bringing rain to many areas, with heavy rain showers and thunderstorms in western and central regions. Saturday night will have light winds and fog in spots, but from Saturday morning, the wind will strengthen, with gusts up to 15 m/s.

Nighttime temperatures will drop to +15…+20°C. Saturday will still be hot, with temperatures reaching +24…+29°C in many places, but on Sunday, the maximum temperature will be +18…+23°C.

At the beginning of next week, a new cyclone will form near Latvia's border, leading to occasional rain, with some areas experiencing prolonged and possibly heavy rain. Days will become cooler, with temperatures around +20°C. North winds will dominate, moderate and gusty in coastal areas.