Helsinki vs Riga

Based on sunshine hours, rain days, comfortable temperatures, and humidity levels, Helsinki edges ahead as the better destination in March. Helsinki offers 7 hours of daily sunshine with only 9 rain days, while Riga sees 7 sunshine hours and 10 rain days.

Helsinki is on the cooler side at 1°C, requiring warmer clothing. Riga is cooler at 4°C.

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

Helsinki reaches an average high of 1°C (34°F) and drops to -5°C (23°F) at night during March. The daily temperature range is 6°C, meaning relatively stable temperatures from day to night.

Riga averages 4°C (39°F) for the high and -3°C (27°F) for the low, with a daily range of 7°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 March.

Helsinki receives approximately 37 mm of rainfall across 9 rain days during March. 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 2 mm of total precipitation.

Both cities share similar humidity levels at 65%.