Riga vs Helsinki

Based on sunshine hours, rain days, comfortable temperatures, and humidity levels, Riga edges ahead as the better destination in June. Riga offers 13 hours of daily sunshine with only 11 rain days, while Helsinki sees 13 sunshine hours and 12 rain days.

Riga sits in the comfortable travel range at 20°C. Helsinki is also comfortable at 17°C.

For travelers who prioritize dry weather, Riga is the stronger choice in June.

Riga reaches an average high of 20°C (68°F) and drops to 12°C (54°F) at night during June. The daily temperature range is 8°C, meaning moderate variation throughout the day.

Helsinki averages 17°C (63°F) for the high and 11°C (52°F) for the low, with a daily range of 6°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 June.

Riga receives approximately 73 mm of rainfall across 11 rain days during June. You can expect rain roughly every other day.

Helsinki sees 71 mm over 12 rain days. That makes Riga the drier option by 1 rain day and 2 mm of total precipitation.

Both cities share similar humidity levels at 65%.