Helsinki vs Riga

Based on sunshine hours, rain days, comfortable temperatures, and humidity levels, Riga edges ahead as the better destination in June. Riga offers 13 hours of daily sunshine with only 11 rain days, while Helsinki sees 13 sunshine hours and 12 rain days.

Helsinki sits in the comfortable travel range at 17°C. Riga is also comfortable at 20°C.

For travelers who prioritize dry weather, Riga is the stronger choice in June.

Helsinki reaches an average high of 17°C (63°F) and drops to 11°C (52°F) at night during June. The daily temperature range is 6°C, meaning relatively stable temperatures from day to night.

Riga averages 20°C (68°F) for the high and 12°C (54°F) for the low, with a daily range of 8°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 June.

Helsinki receives approximately 71 mm of rainfall across 12 rain days during June. You can expect rain roughly every other day.

Riga sees 73 mm over 11 rain days. That makes Riga the drier option by 1 rain day and 2 mm of total precipitation.

Both cities share similar humidity levels at 65%.