Helsinki vs Riga

Based on sunshine hours, rain days, comfortable temperatures, and humidity levels, Helsinki edges ahead as the better destination in February. Helsinki offers 4 hours of daily sunshine with only 9 rain days, while Riga sees 4 sunshine hours and 10 rain days.

Helsinki is on the cooler side at -3°C, requiring warmer clothing. Riga is cooler at 0°C.

For travelers who prioritize dry weather, Helsinki is the stronger choice in February.

Helsinki reaches an average high of -3°C (27°F) and drops to -7°C (19°F) at night during February. The daily temperature range is 4°C, meaning relatively stable temperatures from day to night.

Riga averages 0°C (32°F) for the high and -5°C (23°F) for the low, with a daily range of 5°C. The 3°C difference is noticeable but not dramatic.

Both cities are in the Northern Hemisphere, so they share the same seasonal pattern in February.

Helsinki receives approximately 42 mm of rainfall across 9 rain days during February. You can expect rain roughly every other day.

Riga sees 39 mm over 10 rain days. That makes Helsinki the drier option by 1 rain day and 3 mm of total precipitation.

Both cities share similar humidity levels at 65%.