Weather Comparison
Side-by-side weather comparison for April
| Metric | Riga | Stockholm | Better |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average HighHigher is warmer | 11°C (52°F)▲ | 9°C (48°F) | Riga |
| Average LowHigher is milder | 2°C (36°F) | 2°C (36°F) | Tie |
| Rain DaysFewer is drier | 10 days | 8 days▲ | Stockholm |
| PrecipitationLess is drier | 42 mm | 33 mm▲ | Stockholm |
| Sunshine HoursMore is sunnier | 10h/day | 10h/day | Tie |
| HumidityLower is more comfortable | 65% | 65% | Tie |
| UV IndexLower is safer | 6 | 6 | Tie |
| Wind SpeedCalmer is better | 21 km/h | 18 km/h▲ | Stockholm |
Based on sunshine hours, rain days, comfortable temperatures, and humidity levels, Stockholm edges ahead as the better destination in April. Stockholm offers 10 hours of daily sunshine with only 8 rain days, while Riga sees 10 sunshine hours and 10 rain days.
Riga is on the cooler side at 11°C, requiring warmer clothing. Stockholm is cooler at 9°C.
For travelers who prioritize dry weather, Stockholm is the stronger choice in April.
Riga reaches an average high of 11°C (52°F) and drops to 2°C (36°F) at night during April. The daily temperature range is 9°C, meaning moderate variation throughout the day.
Stockholm averages 9°C (48°F) for the high and 2°C (36°F) for the low, with a daily range of 7°C. The 2°C difference is noticeable but not dramatic.
Both cities are in the Northern Hemisphere, so they share the same seasonal pattern in April.
Riga receives approximately 42 mm of rainfall across 10 rain days during April. You can expect rain roughly every other day.
Stockholm sees 33 mm over 8 rain days. That makes Stockholm the drier option by 2 rain days and 9 mm of total precipitation.
Both cities share similar humidity levels at 65%.
Highs of 11°C, lows of 2°C, 10 rain days
Highs of 9°C, lows of 2°C, 8 rain days
Pack for both: a warm scarf. These items are useful in either destination during April.
The table below shows average high temperatures and rain days for every month. April is highlighted for quick reference.
| Month | Riga | Stockholm | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| High | Rain | High | Rain | |
| Jan | -1°C | 12d | 0°C | 8d |
| Feb | 0°C | 10d | 1°C | 8d |
| Mar | 4°C | 10d | 4°C | 8d |
| Apr | 11°C | 10d | 9°C | 8d |
| May | 16°C | 10d | 14°C | 9d |
| Jun | 20°C | 11d | 18°C | 11d |
| Jul | 22°C | 12d | 21°C | 11d |
| Aug | 22°C | 13d | 20°C | 12d |
| Sep | 17°C | 11d | 16°C | 8d |
| Oct | 10°C | 14d | 9°C | 10d |
| Nov | 4°C | 13d | 5°C | 10d |
| Dec | 1°C | 12d | 2°C | 10d |
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