Stockholm vs Riga

Based on sunshine hours, rain days, comfortable temperatures, and humidity levels, Stockholm edges ahead as the better destination in February. Stockholm offers 4 hours of daily sunshine with only 8 rain days, while Riga sees 4 sunshine hours and 10 rain days.

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

For travelers who prioritize dry weather, Stockholm is the stronger choice in February.

Stockholm reaches an average high of 1°C (34°F) and drops to -4°C (25°F) at night during February. The daily temperature range is 5°C, meaning relatively stable temperatures from day to night.

Riga averages 0°C (32°F) for the high and -5°C (23°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 February.

Stockholm receives approximately 31 mm of rainfall across 8 rain days during February. You can expect rain roughly every other day.

Riga sees 39 mm over 10 rain days. That makes Stockholm the drier option by 2 rain days and 8 mm of total precipitation.

Both cities share similar humidity levels at 65%.