Latvia Climate
Top 5 Cities: Riga, Daugavpils, Liepāja, Jelgava, and Jūrmala
This month in numbers
Latvia experienced its 6th warmest April on record in 2026, with an average temperature of 7.64°C, a significant +3°C anomaly compared to the 1961–1990 baseline. The period from February to April 2026 also ranked as the 11th warmest on record, with an average temperature of 2.8°C, an anomaly of +3.6°C. Globally, April 2026 was the 2nd warmest April for land temperatures on record, with an anomaly of +1.1°C.
What changed
Latvia's recent warmth is part of a broader trend, with the country ranking as the 4th warmest globally for the 12-month rolling anomaly, at +3.48°C. The average daily air temperature in Latvia has been above zero since late February, with March seeing a clear upward shift in temperatures and an increase in daylight hours. This warming trend is also evident in the annual data, with 2025 being the warmest year on record for Latvia, at 8.69°C.
What’s driving change?
The persistent warmth in Latvia can be attributed to several climate drivers. The () plays a significant role, with a phase typically bringing mild, wet westerlies to northern Europe. While the current ENSO state is Neutral, there is a strong forecast for El Niño conditions to emerge during the boreal summer and autumn of 2026, which could further influence global temperature and rainfall patterns. Additionally, Latvia has been experiencing a drought event since late 2025, which represents 100% of the annual total for such events in the past 12 months, an unusual concentration. Extreme Weather tracker
Looking ahead
Forecasts suggest that land surface temperatures are expected to be above-normal nearly everywhere for the May-June-July season, with a particularly strong signal over Europe.
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Data Sources
Data Sources for Latvia
Every figure on this page is sourced from official, openly published climate datasets. Anomalies are calculated against the 1961–1990 baseline (temperature) and 1991–2020 (rainfall, sunshine, frost) — see the Methodology & Sources page for the complete dataset list and update calendar.
FAQs
FAQs
How is the climate in Latvia changing?
Latvia is warming in line with the rest of the world. The page above shows the latest monthly temperature anomaly versus the 1961-1990 baseline, the long-term annual trend, and the region's rank in the historical record. The trend rate is shown as °C per decade in the headline panel; you can also see the warmest and coolest years on file.
Where does the climate data for Latvia come from?
Climate data for Latvia comes from Our World in Data, sourcing Copernicus ERA5 and HadCRUT5 (national temperature anomaly) and the Global Carbon Project via Our World in Data (CO₂ emissions), refreshed every month, when the upstream temperature and rainfall data are refreshed.
What is the climate baseline used on this page?
Anomalies on this page are calculated against the 1961-1990 climatological baseline, which is the standard reference period used by the Met Office, NOAA, IPCC and most national climate services. Some panels also show the source-native 1901-2000 (NOAA) or 1991-2020 (WMO) baselines for verification. See Methodology & Sources for the full reference.
Which areas does the Latvia climate data cover?
The Latvia climate profile covers Riga, Daugavpils, Liepāja, Jelgava and surrounding areas. Temperature, rainfall and emissions data for Latvia
How often is the Latvia climate update refreshed?
The Latvia climate update is refreshed monthly, typically a few days after the previous month closes and the upstream provider (Met Office HadUK-Grid, NOAA Climate at a Glance, Copernicus ERA5 or the Global Carbon Project) publishes its update. See the Climate Rankings for cross-region comparisons.