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Weather Forecast for Riga, Latvia: January 28-30, 2025

As Riga welcomes the last days of January, residents can expect mild temperatures with a mix of light rain and overcast skies. Let's delve into the details of the upcoming weather conditions for the next three days.

Day 1: January 28, 2025 (Tuesday)

The day will start with cloudy conditions, with temperatures hovering around 5°C (approximately 41°F). Winds will be blowing from the south-southeast at around 21 km/h (13 mph), leading to a wind chill that may make it feel closer to 2°C (36°F).

By midday, temperatures will reach a maximum of 6°C (43°F) but will feel even cooler due to the brisk winds. Precipitation is likely, with light drizzle expected in the early hours, transitioning to overcast skies as the day progresses. The chance of rain will be high, particularly from late morning through the afternoon, with about 0.8 mm expected.

Visibility will remain optimal early in the day at around 10 km (6 miles), but may decline as humidity rises, reaching 91% by afternoon. As sunset approaches at 4:44 PM, temperatures will dip again, bringing a misty evening with visibility reduced to 2 km (1 mile).

Day 2: January 29, 2025 (Wednesday)

On Wednesday, residents can look forward to slightly warmer weather, with daytime highs reaching 9°C (47°F). The day opens with light mist and a chance of patchy rain nearby—ideal for those planning indoor activities or umbrella-ready outings.

Expect persistent light rain throughout much of the day, with showers possible and a high probability of precipitation (approximately 70-100%). Winds will remain gentle, with speeds of 6 to 14 km/h (9-22 mph) from the southeast. In addition, expect overcast skies that will dominate the visibility, dropping down to about 5 km at times.

The sun will rise an hour earlier at 8:28 AM and set at 4:46 PM, granting roughly 6.3 hours of daylight, perfect for quick excursions in the milder weather.

Day 3: January 30, 2025 (Thursday)

As we usher in February, Thursday will see much of the same weather as it will be dominated by overcast skies and stable temperatures around 6°C (43°F). There may be light drizzle early in the day, with rain expected primarily during the morning hours.

Winds will be a bit stronger, reaching up to about 19 km/h from the southwest, contributing to a chill sensation that feels slightly lower than the actual temperature. Overall, the day will feature minimal sunlight with high humidity levels, resulting in low visibility of about 2 km.

Evening conditions will remain cloudy with continued chances of patchy rain. If you're considering a walk or outdoor activity, it would be advisable to keep a raincoat handy.

For those wishing to track the latest forecasts beyond these three days or hour by hour, be sure to check out the 5-day weather forecast for Riga and our hour by hour weather coverage.

Stay warm and prepared, Riga!