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Kuressaare Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide

Kuressaare experiences great temperature shifts. The city's weather can transition from warm days to very cold weather. It maintains moderate precipitation patterns. Now, let’s explore all the climate details to give you a full picture.

Average maximum day and minimum night temperature

The climate in Kuressaare is known for significant temperature differences throughout the year, making the weather dynamic. Typically, average maximum daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 22°C in July to a very cold 1°C in the coolest month, February.

Nights are cooler, with lows often dropping to around -4°C during the colder months. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.

Temperature ranges by month

Precipitation and rainy days

Generally, Kuressaare receives mid-range precipitation levels, with 637 mm annually. Kuressaare offers a pleasant mix of wetter and slightly drier months. The difference in precipitation between August (72 mm) and March (37 mm) is not too significant, making the climate enjoyable for visitors and residents alike.

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow

Sunshine over the year

For those who appreciate different seasons, Kuressaare serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in June with an average of 10.3 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in December, offering only 0.7 hours of daily sunlight. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Daily hours of sunshine

Forecast for Kuressaare

Tue   Jan 14
5°C | 2°C
W 8 m/s
overcast and no rain

overcast and no rain

Wed   Jan 15
3°C | 0°C
N 4 m/s
overcast and no rain

overcast and no rain

Thu   Jan 16
6°C | 3°C
W 6 m/s
0.5 mm
broken clouds and slight rain

broken clouds and slight rain

Select a Month of Interest

Check the conditions for any month of the year.

The best time of year to visit Kuressaare in Estonia

During the months of July and August you are most likely to experience good weather with pleasant average temperatures that fall between 20°C and 26°C.

Other facts from our historical weather data:
  • Which is the warmest month in Kuressaare?
    July has an average maximum temperature of 22°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Kuressaare?
    The coldest month is February with an average maximum temperature of 1°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Kuressaare?
    August tops the wettest month list with 72 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Kuressaare?
    March is the driest month with 37 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in Kuressaare?
    June is the sunniest month with an average of 309 hours of sunshine.

  • No idea where to travel to this year? We have a tool that recommends destinations based on your ideal conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.