Riga vs Helsinki

Based on sunshine hours, rain days, comfortable temperatures, and humidity levels, Riga edges ahead as the better destination in December. Riga offers 1 hours of daily sunshine with only 3 rain days, while Helsinki sees 1 sunshine hours and 12 rain days.

Riga is on the cooler side at -3°C, requiring warmer clothing. Helsinki is cooler at 0°C.

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

Riga reaches an average high of -3°C (27°F) and drops to -15°C (5°F) at night during December. The daily temperature range is 12°C, meaning significant temperature swings between day and night.

Helsinki averages 0°C (32°F) for the high and -3°C (27°F) for the low, with a daily range of 3°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 December.

Riga receives approximately 30 mm of rainfall across 3 rain days during December. Rain is occasional, so a light rain jacket should suffice.

Helsinki sees 57 mm over 12 rain days. That makes Riga the drier option by 9 rain days and 27 mm of total precipitation.

Both cities share similar humidity levels at 65%.