Skies across Latvia turn mostly cloudy on Wednesday, August 12, 2026, bringing brief showers and moderating winds, according to the Latvian Environment, Geology and Meteorology Centre. Temperatures climb to a high of +21°C as coastal gusts reach up to 16 m/s before high-pressure systems clear conditions for the weekend.
Latvian residents experienced a damp start to Wednesday as light to moderate westerly and northwesterly winds swept across the region. According to the Latvian Environment, Geology and Meteorology Centre, early morning hours saw lingering thunderstorms and widespread overnight showers that cleared out as the day progressed.
Latvian Weather Patterns and Coastal Wind Gusts
Wind activity remained a notable factor along coastal sectors during the shift. Meteorological records show gusts reaching 15 to 16 m/s along the Gulf coast overnight, while evening winds on Wednesday eased slightly down to a peak of 14 m/s. Daytime temperatures struggled against the cloud cover, settling into a range between +16°C and +21°C after overnight lows dipped to a cool +7°C. Coastal locations enjoyed a milder floor, holding steady between +12°C and +16°C.
Clearing Skies and Approaching High-Pressure Weekend
Conditions improve significantly heading toward the end of the workweek. On Thursday, skies turn partly cloudy with no significant precipitation expected across the country. Morning fog develops locally, particularly in Kurzeme, where visibility drops before daytime highs recover to between +18°C and +23°C.
Friday maintains the dry trend with partly cloudy skies, though increased cloud cover lingers over eastern districts. The state forecasting center notes that light winds and rising temperatures reaching up to +24°C set the stage for a stable weekend.
Weekend Sunshine Followed by Early-Week Cloud Cover
High-pressure influence takes firm control over the weekend, delivering dry and sunny weather alongside an incremental temperature bump. That warmth proves temporary, however. Forecasters indicate that cloud cover increases early next week, bringing occasional precipitation and a gradual return to seasonal norms.
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