Riga or Vilnius in July?
On climate data, Vilnius comes out ahead overall in July. See the per-criterion details below.
RigaPhoto: Jorge Láscar from Melbourne, Australia · CC BY 2.0
VilniusPhoto: Diliff · CC BY-SA 3.0Key figures in July
| Criterion | Riga | Vilnius |
|---|---|---|
| Average daily high | 22 °C | 23 °C |
| Average daily low | 14 °C | 13 °C |
| Sea | 18 °C | n/a |
| Rainy days | 15 rainy days (est.) ★ | 17 rainy days (est.) |
| Sun | 7 h/day | 7 h/day |
| Humidity | 81 % | 79 % |
Winner by travel type
Riga or Vilnius in July: the short answer
In July, Vilnius comes out ahead on the overall climate score (Riga 61/100 vs Vilnius 67/100). That is a snapshot of one month, though — which one truly fits depends on what you want from the trip, so the breakdown below goes criterion by criterion.
This comparison focuses on July as a representative month for the pair; for any other month, use each destination's month-by-month pages. Across the whole year Riga averages a climate score of 35/100, Vilnius 45/100. Both profiles below are historical monthly averages, not a forecast.
Weather in July, side by side
The average daily high is about 22 °C in Riga and 23 °C in Vilnius — warmer in Vilnius. Average daily lows are around 14 °C versus 13 °C.
On rain, Riga sees about 15 rainy days in July and Vilnius about 17 — drier in Riga. Sunshine is comparable (7 vs 7 hours a day).
Rain and sun across the year
Over a full year Riga records roughly 160 rainy days and Vilnius about 155 — the drier of the two overall is Vilnius. At their sunniest, Riga reaches about 7 hours of sun a day (June) and Vilnius about 7 (June). If dependable dry, sunny weather is your top priority, weigh these annual totals alongside the single month above.
Best time to visit each
Climatically, Riga is at its best in July and August, while Vilnius peaks in June, July, August and September. If your dates are fixed, pick the destination whose strong season overlaps them; if you are flexible, plan around these windows.
Which suits which kind of trip
Based on the July scores for each travel style:
City breaks: Riga scores higher in July (Riga 79 vs Vilnius 76).
Active & hiking: Riga scores higher in July (Riga 70 vs Vilnius 65).
Family: Vilnius scores higher in July (Riga 51 vs Vilnius 61).
Verdict: which should you pick?
There is no single winner — it depends on your month and your priority. For July specifically, use the head-to-head above; over the year, Vilnius carries the slightly higher overall climate score. Choose Riga if its strong months and profile match your plan, Vilnius if its do. The month-by-month pages for each destination give you the full picture before you book.