Minsk vs Riga

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

Minsk sits in the comfortable travel range at 23°C. Riga is also comfortable at 22°C.

For travelers who prioritize dry weather, Riga is the stronger choice in July. Riga receives 1 more hour of sunshine per day, which matters for sightseeing and outdoor activities.

Minsk reaches an average high of 23°C (73°F) and drops to 14°C (57°F) at night during July. The daily temperature range is 9°C, meaning moderate variation throughout the day.

Riga averages 22°C (72°F) for the high and 15°C (59°F) for the low, with a daily range of 7°C. The two cities feel quite similar in terms of temperature.

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

Minsk receives approximately 90 mm of rainfall across 13 rain days during July. You can expect rain roughly every other day.

Riga sees 71 mm over 12 rain days. That makes Riga the drier option by 1 rain day and 19 mm of total precipitation.

Both cities share similar humidity levels at 65%.