Minsk vs Riga

Based on sunshine hours, rain days, comfortable temperatures, and humidity levels, Minsk edges ahead as the better destination in October. Minsk offers 5 hours of daily sunshine with only 11 rain days, while Riga sees 5 sunshine hours and 14 rain days.

Minsk is on the cooler side at 10°C, requiring warmer clothing. Riga is cooler at 10°C.

For travelers who prioritize dry weather, Minsk is the stronger choice in October.

Minsk reaches an average high of 10°C (50°F) and drops to 4°C (39°F) at night during October. The daily temperature range is 6°C, meaning relatively stable temperatures from day to night.

Riga averages 10°C (50°F) for the high and 5°C (41°F) for the low, with a daily range of 5°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 October.

Minsk receives approximately 55 mm of rainfall across 11 rain days during October. You can expect rain roughly every other day.

Riga sees 80 mm over 14 rain days. That makes Minsk the drier option by 3 rain days and 25 mm of total precipitation.

Both cities share similar humidity levels at 65%.