Latvia Weather Forecast
Latvia weather: 60°F, overcast. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Summary
Latvia is a country in Europe. Latvia is a country in Europe with its capital at Riga. It has a population of about 1.9 million. The capital is Riga.
Right now it is 60°F (16°C) in Latvia with overcast. It feels like 60°F. Today runs from 55°F to 65°F. Chance of precipitation is 2%. Sightseeing conditions score 9.7/10 - excellent - go now.
The best time to visit Latvia is May, June, August and September. The climate is continental. January, February and December tend to be the least comfortable months. July is the warmest month with average highs near 74°F, while January is the coldest with lows near 21°F.
The closest major airport is Helsinki Airport (HEL), about 235 mi away.
In plain terms. Today is slightly cooler than average for September. The forecast high of 65°F is 2.7°F below the 68°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 4 PM to 7 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. sightseeing is the strongest bet in Latvia today at 9.7/10. No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.
Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.
Weather in Latvia right now
Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 10:47 PM, Sep 30 local time.
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Next 24 hours
Hour-by-hour temperature, precipitation chance and wind.
16-day forecast for Latvia
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed, Sep 30 | ☁️ Overcast | 65° / 55° | 2% | 5 mph | 2 |
| Thu, Oct 1 | ☁️ Overcast | 65° / 57° | 0% | 9 mph | 3 |
| Fri, Oct 2 | ☁️ Overcast | 67° / 54° | 0% | 8 mph | 3 |
| Sat, Oct 3 | ☁️ Overcast | 65° / 47° | 6% | 6 mph | 3 |
| Sun, Oct 4 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 62° / 53° | 10% · 0,0 in | 7 mph | 3 |
| Mon, Oct 5 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 60° / 49° | 45% · 0,1 in | 12 mph | 3 |
| Tue, Oct 6 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 62° / 54° | 18% · 0,0 in | 11 mph | 1 |
| Wed, Oct 7 | ☁️ Overcast | 64° / 54° | 15% | 9 mph | 2 |
| Thu, Oct 8 | ☁️ Overcast | 66° / 56° | 38% | 11 mph | 2 |
| Fri, Oct 9 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 57° / 48° | 32% · 0,2 in | 12 mph | 1 |
| Sat, Oct 10 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 58° / 47° | 43% · 0,0 in | 12 mph | 2 |
| Sun, Oct 11 | ☁️ Overcast | 62° / 48° | 41% | 10 mph | 1 |
| Mon, Oct 12 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 62° / 56° | 37% · 0,4 in | 10 mph | 2 |
| Tue, Oct 13 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 65° / 55° | 36% · 0,1 in | 7 mph | 0 |
| Wed, Oct 14 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 57° / 52° | — · 0,1 in | 5 mph | 2 |
| Thu, Oct 15 | ☀️ Clear sky | -- / -- | — | -- | 2 |
Climate in Latvia month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 29° | 21° | 2,1 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| February | 31° | 22° | 1,5 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| March | 47° | 34° | 1,1 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| April | 52° | 38° | 2,4 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| May | 63° | 47° | 3,1 in | ★★★★☆ |
| June | 70° | 55° | 3,7 in | ★★★★☆ |
| July | 74° | 60° | 5,8 in | ★★★★☆ |
| August | 71° | 57° | 4,2 in | ★★★★☆ |
| September | 68° | 55° | 2,5 in | ★★★★☆ |
| October | 52° | 42° | 3,7 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| November | 41° | 35° | 2,1 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| December | 37° | 31° | 2,3 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
Climate type: Continental. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
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Air quality and pollen in Latvia
Pollen today
Pollen is modelled for Europe only; other regions show no values.
Air quality: Open-Meteo (CAMS). US AQI scale.
Sun, twilight and moon
Golden and blue hour are the standard photographic approximation around sunrise and sunset.
Best time to visit Latvia
Go in May, June, August and September. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: January, February and December - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Latvia?
Latvia is a country in Europe. Its coordinates are 56.9496, 24.1052. It lies in Europe.
What is the weather like in Latvia right now?
It is currently 60°F (16°C) with overcast. Humidity is 82% and wind is 4 mph.
When is the best time to visit Latvia?
May, June, August and September offer the most comfortable conditions in Latvia, which has a continental climate. January, February and December are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Latvia in?
Latvia observes Europe/Riga (UTC+03:00). The local time is 10:47 PM.
How many people live in Latvia?
Latvia has a population of approximately 1.9 million.
What is the nearest airport to Latvia?
The closest airports are Helsinki Airport (HEL), 235 mi away and Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN), 292 mi away.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (countries-v1) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| Forecast and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Air quality and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Climate averages | ERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years. |
| Method | Scores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing - the block is simply not shown. |
Last updated September 30, 2026 at 10:47 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
