The weather in Latvia will start with cloudiness and intermittent rain on Thursday, with daytime temperatures ranging from 9 to 14 degrees Celsius and cooler conditions in some areas. On Friday, the skies are expected to clear up, leading to sunny weather with no anticipated precipitation; however, southerly winds will strengthen, particularly in the western and central parts of the country, reaching gusts of 10-15 meters per second. Temperatures will drop at night to between -1 and 3 degrees Celsius but could warm up to 9-14 degrees Celsius during the day.

The weekend forecast indicates that winds will shift from the southeast, causing gusts of 10-16 meters per second nationwide. Saturday is projected to be sunny and warm, with maximum temperatures predicted to reach 12-17 degrees Celsius. Notably, many places in Latvia could set new temperature records for March 14, surpassing the historic high of 13.6 degrees recorded in Riga in 1972. In the evening, cloud cover is expected to increase in Kurzeme, and light rain may occur in some areas.

On Sunday, a return to mostly cloudy weather is expected, with rain likely in western and central Latvia. However, sunnier conditions could persist in Latgale, providing a contrast to the overall cooler temperatures anticipated across the country. Residents and visitors are cautioned to prepare for changing weather conditions through the weekend, especially with wind advisories in place for various regions.