Riga, December 22, 2025 — Brace for a chilly Christmas in Latvia. While a dry Christmas Eve is forecast, temperatures are set to plummet in the coming days, with some regions facing sub-zero conditions and potential icy roads, according to the Latvian Environment, Geology and Meteorology Centre.
Cooler Temperatures and Potential Icy Conditions Ahead
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A shift in weather patterns will bring colder temperatures and a chance of icy conditions to Latvia as Christmas approaches.
- Monday will be mostly cloudy with rain spreading across the country.
- Tuesday will be significantly colder, with temperatures dropping to -10°C in eastern regions.
- Christmas Eve and Christmas Day are expected to be dry, but cold, with nighttime temperatures below freezing.
What’s the forecast for the next few days in Latvia? Latvia is bracing for a transition to colder weather, starting with mostly cloudy skies on Monday. Precipitation – a mix of rain and wet snow – is expected initially in eastern parts of the country, then spreading westward. Winds will be light to moderate, blowing from the northwest and west, with temperatures ranging from 0 to 6°C.
Tuesday Brings a Significant Temperature Drop
Tuesday will see skies gradually clearing from the northeast, but with a noticeable drop in temperatures. While precipitation will be limited to occasional wet snow or snow overnight, icy conditions are possible on some roads. Fog may also reduce visibility in places. Western Latvia will experience temperatures between +1 and −4°C, while eastern regions will be considerably colder, ranging from −5 to −10°C.
Christmas Eve and Day: Cloudy but Dry
Looking ahead to the holidays, Wednesday and Christmas Eve are forecast to be calm and cloudy, but dry, with light to moderate westerly winds. Even western Latvia, which has seen milder temperatures recently, will experience a cooling trend. Nighttime temperatures nationwide will fall between −3 and −8°C, with daytime highs only reaching −2 to +3°C.
Christmas Day itself is expected to remain mostly cloudy with no precipitation. Temperatures will dip below 0°C overnight into December 25th in many areas, but a warmer air mass will move in later, raising temperatures to between 0 and +5°C.
Travelers should exercise caution due to the potential for icy conditions, particularly on Tuesday night and Wednesday morning. Staying informed about local weather updates is advised.
