Riga vs Helsinki

Based on sunshine hours, rain days, comfortable temperatures, and humidity levels, Helsinki edges ahead as the better destination in February. Helsinki offers 4 hours of daily sunshine with only 9 rain days, while Riga sees 4 sunshine hours and 10 rain days.

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

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

Riga reaches an average high of 0°C (32°F) and drops to -5°C (23°F) at night during February. The daily temperature range is 5°C, meaning relatively stable temperatures from day to night.

Helsinki averages -3°C (27°F) for the high and -7°C (19°F) for the low, with a daily range of 4°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 February.

Riga receives approximately 39 mm of rainfall across 10 rain days during February. You can expect rain roughly every other day.

Helsinki sees 42 mm over 9 rain days. That makes Helsinki the drier option by 1 rain day and 3 mm of total precipitation.

Both cities share similar humidity levels at 65%.