Tartu Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit
Tartu, Estonia’s second-largest city, is known for its youthful energy, thanks to one of the oldest universities in Northern Europe. The city blends scholarly traditions with street art, experimental theatres, and cozy cafés lining the Emajõgi River. Summers are pleasantly warm, while winters often turn sharply cold, bringing snowfall. Rain falls throughout the year but never in overwhelming amounts. Let’s take a closer look at what the climate in Tartu is like.
Monthly Temperature in Tartu
In Tartu, temperatures differ significantly between summer and winter months. On average, daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 23°C (73°F) in July to a very cold -1°C (30°F) in February.
Nighttime temperatures range from 14°C (57°F) in July to -7°C (19°F) in February.Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.
Temperature ranges by month
Rainfall in Tartu
On average, Tartu receives a reasonable amount of rain/snowfall, with an annual precipitation of 734 mm (29 in). The seasons in Tartu bring significant changes in precipitation. The wettest month, June, receives moderate rainfall, with an average of 93 mm (3.7 in) of precipitation. This rainfall is distributed across 13 rainy days.
In contrast, the driest month, March, experiences much less snow/rainfall, totaling 42 mm (1.7 in) over 12 snowy/rainy days. These distinct seasonal differences provide diverse experiences throughout the year. For more details, please visit our Tartu Precipitation page.The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail, and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
Sunshine Hours in Tartu
In Tartu, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 9.5 hours in June. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. December sees a soft sun for only 0.8 hours per average day.
Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.
Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Humidity in Tartu by Month
The city experiences its highest humidity in December, reaching 89%. In May, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 67%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.
Relative humidity over the year
Tartu 3-Day Forecast
Check the conditions for any month of the year.
