Otepää Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit
Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best time to visit Otepää.
Climate overview of Otepää
Otepää, Valgamaa, Estonia, experiences significant temperature variation throughout the year. Summers bring daytime highs of 23°C (73°F) in July, while winters cool to -1°C (30°F) in January.
Annual rain/snowfall is moderate at around 772 mm (30 in), with June being the wettest month. The city also has warm summers and very cold winters. June is the sunniest month, averaging 9.5 hours of sunshine per day.
Otepää Weather by Month
Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Otepää - and find the best time to visit.
Monthly Temperature in Otepää
Depending on the time of the year, temperatures range from comfortable to very cold in Otepää. Average daytime temperatures reach a comfortable 23°C (73°F) in July. In January, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a very cold -1°C (30°F).
At night, temperatures range from around 13°C (55°F) in July to -7°C (19°F) in January.
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Temperature ranges by month
Rainfall in Otepää
Generally, Otepää has a moderate amount of precipitation, averaging 772 mm (30 in) of rain/snowfall annually. Otepää experiences moderate seasonal variation in rainfall, with monthly averages ranging from 94 mm (3.7 in) in June, the wettest month, and 45 mm (1.8 in) in March, the driest month. For more details, please visit our Otepää Precipitation page.
The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail, and snow
Sunshine Hours in Otepää
Otepää can be enjoyed more throughout the sunniest month of June under a blue sky, with approximately 9.5 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in December, with only 0.8 hours of sunlight per day.
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Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Humidity in Otepää 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
Best Time to Visit Otepää
Each month is rated for comfortable sightseeing weather — mild temperatures and low rainfall. Tap a month for its full averages; your ideal time may differ for a beach or winter trip (see below).
- Best overall: June, July and August
- Warmest weather: July and August
- Most sunshine: June
- Climate seasons: warm summers and very cold winters
- Best for winter weather: January, with freezing nights around -7°C (19°F).
Frequently asked questions about the climate in Otepää
What is the best time to visit Otepää?
June, July and August typically offer the most optimal weather in Otepää. In contrast, January, February, March, October, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions. Otepää has warm summers and very cold winters.
What temperatures can I expect in Otepää?
Daytime highs range from -1°C (30°F) in January to 23°C (73°F) in July. Nighttime lows range from -7°C (19°F) to 13°C (55°F). Temperatures vary considerably through the year.
How much rain does Otepää get?
Annual rainfall is around 772 mm (30 in). June is the wettest month with 94 mm (3.7 in), while March is the driest with 45 mm (1.8 in).
How sunny is Otepää?
Otepää receives around 1,718 hours of sunshine per year. June is the sunniest month with 284 hours, while December is the cloudiest with just 24 hours.
Otepää 3-Day Forecast
Otepää 3-Day Forecast
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