Riga vs Minsk

Based on sunshine hours, rain days, comfortable temperatures, and humidity levels, Riga edges ahead as the better destination in May. Riga offers 12 hours of daily sunshine with only 10 rain days, while Minsk sees 11 sunshine hours and 13 rain days.

Riga sits in the comfortable travel range at 16°C. Minsk is also comfortable at 17°C.

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

Riga reaches an average high of 16°C (61°F) and drops to 7°C (45°F) at night during May. The daily temperature range is 9°C, meaning moderate variation throughout the day.

Minsk averages 17°C (63°F) for the high and 8°C (46°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 May.

Riga receives approximately 52 mm of rainfall across 10 rain days during May. You can expect rain roughly every other day.

Minsk sees 71 mm over 13 rain days. That makes Riga the drier option by 3 rain days and 19 mm of total precipitation.

Both cities share similar humidity levels at 65%.