Minsk vs Riga

Based on sunshine hours, rain days, comfortable temperatures, and humidity levels, Riga edges ahead as the better destination in May. Riga offers 12 hours of daily sunshine with only 10 rain days, while Minsk sees 11 sunshine hours and 13 rain days.

Minsk sits in the comfortable travel range at 17°C. Riga is also comfortable at 16°C.

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

Minsk reaches an average high of 17°C (63°F) and drops to 8°C (46°F) at night during May. The daily temperature range is 9°C, meaning moderate variation throughout the day.

Riga averages 16°C (61°F) for the high and 7°C (45°F) for the low, with a daily range of 9°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 May.

Minsk receives approximately 71 mm of rainfall across 13 rain days during May. You can expect rain roughly every other day.

Riga sees 52 mm over 10 rain days. That makes Riga the drier option by 3 rain days and 19 mm of total precipitation.

Both cities share similar humidity levels at 65%.