Helsinki vs Riga

Based on sunshine hours, rain days, comfortable temperatures, and humidity levels, Helsinki edges ahead as the better destination in April. Helsinki offers 10 hours of daily sunshine with only 9 rain days, while Riga sees 10 sunshine hours and 10 rain days.

Helsinki is on the cooler side at 7°C, requiring warmer clothing. Riga is cooler at 11°C.

For travelers who prioritize dry weather, Helsinki is the stronger choice in April.

Helsinki reaches an average high of 7°C (45°F) and drops to 0°C (32°F) at night during April. The daily temperature range is 7°C, meaning relatively stable temperatures from day to night.

Riga averages 11°C (52°F) for the high and 2°C (36°F) for the low, with a daily range of 9°C. The 4°C difference is noticeable but not dramatic.

Both cities are in the Northern Hemisphere, so they share the same seasonal pattern in April.

Helsinki receives approximately 37 mm of rainfall across 9 rain days during April. You can expect rain roughly every other day.

Riga sees 42 mm over 10 rain days. That makes Helsinki the drier option by 1 rain day and 5 mm of total precipitation.

Both cities share similar humidity levels at 65%.