Latvia Weather: Deep Freeze to Near Zero This Week

Riga, February 9, 2026 — Latvia is bracing for a dramatic shift in weather, trading a deep freeze for a potential thaw and snow as a cyclone approaches from the west. Residents are currently experiencing frigid temperatures, but relief—and a messy commute—is on the horizon.

Chilly Start Gives Way to a Wetter Week

Latvia will see temperatures swing wildly this week, from below-zero conditions to near-freezing temperatures as a cyclone moves in.

• Monday and Tuesday will be partly cloudy with no precipitation.
• Nighttime temperatures could plummet to -24°C in central and eastern regions.
• A cyclone arriving later in the week will bring snow and gusty coastal winds.
• Temperatures will rise significantly, potentially reaching 0°C in some areas.

The Latvian Environment, Geology and Meteorology Centre reports that Monday and Tuesday will feature sunshine intermittently obscured by clouds. Wednesday will see skies become mostly cloudy. For now, conditions are relatively stable, with no precipitation expected and light winds prevailing. However, drivers should be aware that fog will thicken in some areas overnight into Monday, reducing visibility.

What’s the forecast low? Minimum nighttime temperatures will generally range between –14…–19°C. But where skies clear—particularly in central and eastern Latvia—temperatures could dip as low as –20…–24°C.

During daylight hours, temperatures across much of the country will climb to –7…–12°C. Coastal areas, and western regions on Wednesday, will experience slightly milder temperatures.

Cyclone to Bring a Change

The real story begins in the second half of the week. A cyclone is forecast to approach Latvia from the west, ushering in widespread snow and wet snow. Southwesterly and southerly winds will pick up, creating gusty conditions along the coast. This system will bring a significant warming trend, with temperatures in some locations fluctuating around the 0°C mark—a stark contrast to the current deep freeze.

Q: How much warmer will it get? A: Air temperatures will rise significantly, potentially reaching around 0°C in some areas by the end of the week, marking a noticeable shift from the sub-zero temperatures at the beginning of the week.

The approaching cyclone promises a dynamic end to the week, swapping icy conditions for a more typical winter mix. Residents should prepare for potential travel disruptions as the storm moves through.