Riga vs Minsk

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

Riga sits in the comfortable travel range at 22°C. Minsk is also comfortable at 23°C.

For travelers who prioritize dry weather, Riga is the stronger choice in July. Riga receives 1 more hour of sunshine per day, which matters for sightseeing and outdoor activities.

Riga reaches an average high of 22°C (72°F) and drops to 15°C (59°F) at night during July. The daily temperature range is 7°C, meaning relatively stable temperatures from day to night.

Minsk averages 23°C (73°F) for the high and 14°C (57°F) for the low, with a daily range of 9°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 July.

Riga receives approximately 71 mm of rainfall across 12 rain days during July. You can expect rain roughly every other day.

Minsk sees 90 mm over 13 rain days. That makes Riga the drier option by 1 rain day and 19 mm of total precipitation.

Both cities share similar humidity levels at 65%.