Latvia faces the likelihood of recording its highest temperature on Thursday in the year 2025.
The weather forecast for Latvia, particularly Riga, on Thursday, August 21, 2025, indicates a mild and partly sunny day. While it is expected to be one of the hottest days of the year in Latvia, the predicted maximum temperature in Riga is around 17°C[1].
According to the forecast, sunny intervals will dominate the day, with low to moderate chances of precipitation[1]. Other sources confirm that mid-August temperatures in Latvia typically range between 17°C and 24°C, with the warmest days earlier in August reaching around 25°C[3][5].
The recent weather pattern in Latvia has been warm but not record-breaking hot in the third week of August[4]. This suggests that Thursday's weather might not be as extreme as some previous hot days of the summer.
In addition, short-lived rain and thunderstorms are possible in parts of Kurzeme and the central part of the country in the afternoon and evening. Some parts of Riga may also experience these conditions in the late afternoon and evening[2].
South-westerly and westerly winds will strengthen during the day, with gusts of 10-15 meters per second. In some parts of Kurzeme, gusts may reach 16-18 meters per second[2]. The wind in Riga will be light at night and in the morning, with south-westerly and westerly gusts of 12-15 metres per second in the afternoon. The night in Riga will be dry[6].
Temperature in coastal areas will be up to +27 C, making it a comfortable beach day[2]. As the day progresses, clouds will increase, starting from the west, and the temperature will become cooler throughout the country[7].
In summary, Thursday in Latvia is forecast to be mild and partly sunny, but not extremely hot compared to the hottest days of the summer[1][3][5]. While there is a chance of short-lived rain and thunderstorms, the weather is expected to be generally pleasant. Long-term forecasts indicate that unstable, frequently changing and moderately warm, occasionally cool weather will prevail at least until mid-July in Latvia[8].
In contrast to some previous hot days of the summer, Thursday in Latvia is predicted to be mild and partly sunny, with a maximum temperature in Riga around 17°C[1]. However, parts of Kurzeme and the central part of the country might experience short-lived rain and thunderstorms in the afternoon and evening [2].
