After the Holidays, Work Week Starts with Warm but Cloudy Weather; Heatwave Expected on Weekend
Night temperatures will drop to +10...+14°C, but daytime highs reach +21...+26°C on Thursday. A hot air mass from Western Europe will push temperatures above +30°C in many places by the weekend.
Weather Forecast for Latvia
The post-holiday work week in Latvia will begin with relatively warm but cloudy weather, with rain only in isolated areas, according to the Latvian Environment, Geology and Meteorology Center.
Night into Thursday
Overnight, the sky will be partly cloudy. Early in the night, there may still be brief showers in the eastern part of the country. Light winds will prevail, and fog may form in some districts. Temperatures will drop to +10...+14°C, with slightly warmer conditions along the coast. In Riga, the night will be dry with variable cloudiness, light winds, and a temperature around +15°C.
Thursday
Thursday will be mostly cloudy, with some clearing at times. Brief rain is expected in the eastern regions. Winds will be light, and the air will warm to +21...+26°C, but in Vidzeme and parts of the Gulf coast, it will be cooler at +18...+21°C. In Riga, clouds will occasionally cover the sky, but no significant precipitation is expected. Light winds will continue, and temperatures will reach +22...+24°C.
Weekend and Beyond
Warm weather will persist until the end of the month. Towards the weekend, a hot air mass from Western Europe will arrive over Latvia, causing the mercury to reach and exceed +30°C in many locations.
