Stockholm vs Riga

Based on sunshine hours, rain days, comfortable temperatures, and humidity levels, Stockholm edges ahead as the better destination in October. Stockholm offers 5 hours of daily sunshine with only 10 rain days, while Riga sees 5 sunshine hours and 14 rain days.

Stockholm is on the cooler side at 9°C, requiring warmer clothing. Riga is cooler at 10°C.

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

Stockholm reaches an average high of 9°C (48°F) and drops to 5°C (41°F) at night during October. The daily temperature range is 4°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.

Stockholm receives approximately 50 mm of rainfall across 10 rain days during October. You can expect rain roughly every other day.

Riga sees 80 mm over 14 rain days. That makes Stockholm the drier option by 4 rain days and 30 mm of total precipitation.

Both cities share similar humidity levels at 65%.