Weather forecast: daytime temperatures in Latvia up to +13°C
March 17, 2026
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Weather forecast: daytime temperatures in Latvia up to +13°C
During the first half of the night into Tuesday, rain is expected in some parts of Kurzeme, while dry weather will prevail during…