Riga vs Stockholm

Based on sunshine hours, rain days, comfortable temperatures, and humidity levels, Stockholm edges ahead as the better destination in January. Stockholm offers 3 hours of daily sunshine with only 8 rain days, while Riga sees 2 sunshine hours and 12 rain days.

Riga is on the cooler side at -1°C, requiring warmer clothing. Stockholm is cooler at 0°C.

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

Riga reaches an average high of -1°C (30°F) and drops to -5°C (23°F) at night during January. The daily temperature range is 4°C, meaning relatively stable temperatures from day to night.

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

Riga receives approximately 46 mm of rainfall across 12 rain days during January. You can expect rain roughly every other day.

Stockholm sees 37 mm over 8 rain days. That makes Stockholm the drier option by 4 rain days and 9 mm of total precipitation.

Both cities share similar humidity levels at 65%.