Latvia Weather Forecast
Latvia weather: 59°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 59°F (15°C) in Latvia with overcast. It feels like 58°F. Today runs from 59°F to 66°F. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Sightseeing conditions score 6.1/10 - fair - plan around the weather.
The best time to visit Latvia is 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 August. The forecast high of 66°F is 5°F below the 71°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 5 PM to 8 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. fishing is the strongest bet in Latvia today at 9.3/10. Wet roads are likely; braking distances roughly double in heavy rain.
Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.
Weather in Latvia right now
Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 2:51 PM, Aug 25 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, Aug 25 | ☁️ Overcast | 66° / 59° | 100% | 12 mph | 5 |
| Wed, Aug 26 | ☁️ Overcast | 69° / 56° | 7% | 9 mph | 5 |
| Thu, Aug 27 | ☁️ Overcast | 69° / 59° | 24% | 5 mph | 3 |
| Fri, Aug 28 | ☁️ Overcast | 69° / 56° | 2% | 9 mph | 5 |
| Sat, Aug 29 | 🌦️ Light showers | 65° / 59° | 58% · 0,6 in | 13 mph | 4 |
| Sun, Aug 30 | 🌦️ Light showers | 70° / 59° | 61% · 0,4 in | 10 mph | 4 |
| Mon, Aug 31 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 69° / 60° | 51% · 0,1 in | 12 mph | 3 |
| Tue, Sep 1 | ⛈️ Thunderstorm | 67° / 60° | 68% · 0,2 in | 11 mph | 4 |
| Wed, Sep 2 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 70° / 58° | 56% · 0,0 in | 9 mph | 3 |
| Thu, Sep 3 | ⛅ Partly cloudy | 70° / 55° | 43% | 7 mph | 4 |
| Fri, Sep 4 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 62° / 55° | 48% · 0,2 in | 8 mph | 4 |
| Sat, Sep 5 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 65° / 52° | 47% · 0,1 in | 8 mph | 4 |
| Sun, Sep 6 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 68° / 54° | 50% · 0,3 in | 7 mph | 4 |
| Mon, Sep 7 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 59° / 55° | 42% · 0,3 in | 9 mph | 4 |
| Tue, Sep 8 | ☀️ Clear sky | -- / -- | — | -- | 3 |
| Wed, Sep 9 | ☀️ Clear sky | -- / -- | — | -- | — |
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° | 58° | 3,3 in | ★★★★☆ |
| September | 69° | 55° | 2,0 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 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 59°F (15°C) with overcast. Humidity is 85% and wind is 7 mph.
When is the best time to visit Latvia?
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 2:51 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 August 25, 2026 at 2:51 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
