Riga vs Minsk

Based on sunshine hours, rain days, comfortable temperatures, and humidity levels, Minsk edges ahead as the better destination in October. Minsk offers 5 hours of daily sunshine with only 11 rain days, while Riga sees 5 sunshine hours and 14 rain days.

Riga is on the cooler side at 10°C, requiring warmer clothing. Minsk is cooler at 10°C.

For travelers who prioritize dry weather, Minsk is the stronger choice in October.

Riga reaches an average high of 10°C (50°F) and drops to 5°C (41°F) at night during October. The daily temperature range is 5°C, meaning relatively stable temperatures from day to night.

Minsk averages 10°C (50°F) for the high and 4°C (39°F) for the low, with a daily range of 6°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 October.

Riga receives approximately 80 mm of rainfall across 14 rain days during October. You can expect rain roughly every other day.

Minsk sees 55 mm over 11 rain days. That makes Minsk the drier option by 3 rain days and 25 mm of total precipitation.

Both cities share similar humidity levels at 65%.