Temperatures in Latvia to climb to as high as +30°C midweek
August 5, 2026
Weekend weather forecast: warm, cloudy, and humid
On Friday, Latvia will experience partly cloudy skies, with occasional short-term rain and thunderstorms expected in parts of the southern regions. Overnight, some…
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