A fresh low-pressure system arriving from the southeast is bringing a stark weather divide across Latvia on Thursday, delivering heavy rain and cooler temperatures to the eastern border regions while leaving western areas clear and milder, according to Latvian meteorologists reported by Baltic News Network.
Weather Divide: Heavy Rain in the East and Sunshine in Kurzeme
Unstable weather dominates Latvia as a cyclone approaches from the southeast, bringing overcast skies and widespread brief rain showers across the country, according to forecasts cited by Baltic News Network. The most intense and prolonged precipitation concentrates in Latgale and Vidzeme, particularly in areas near the Russian border. Atmospheric pressure ranges between 1009 and 1013 hPa.
Western Latvia experiences vastly different conditions. Kurzeme sees significantly higher probabilities of sunny weather with occasional clearings and far less precipitation. Meteorological data indicates maximum air temperatures range widely across the country, staying cool for autumn with values dropping to around +10 degrees Celsius in the eastern border areas, while western regions warm up to +16 and +17 degrees Celsius.
Conditions in Riga and Travel Impacts
In the capital city of Riga, no significant precipitation is forecasted until the evening hours, according to Baltic News Network. Daytime temperatures in Riga reach approximately +14 degrees Celsius, with overcast conditions occasionally breaking for clearings under light to moderate north and northwest winds.
Meteorologists advise travelers planning trips to eastern regions to prepare for prolonged rainfall by bringing waterproof clothing or umbrellas. The noticeable temperature gradient places the coolest conditions in Latgale’s border zones and the most comfortable weather in Kurzeme.