Estonia

Estonia Weather & Climate: Monthly Averages

Monthly climate averages for Estonia, temperatures, rainfall and the best time to visit.

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Tallinn Pärnu Kuressaare Tartu

Climate overview of Estonia

The climate of the Estonia can be described as typical European continental influenced climate with warm, dry summers and fairly severe winters. In general, the best time to visit is May through September, when daytime temperatures average in the 20°C (68°F) to 25°C (77°F), with nights ranging 4°C (39°F) to 15°C (59°F). Despite its northern latitude, Estonia's climate is relatively mild because of its proximity to the ocean.

January is the coldest month with daytime temperatures usually around -5°C (23°F), but in some cases winter months can be quite colder with temperatures far below freezing. Heavy snowfall or even snowstorms are also possible on some days.

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Tallinn Pärnu Kuressaare Tartu Haapsalu Narva-Jõesuu

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Average daily temperature, monthly rainfall & sunshine hours across cities.

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Regional climate differences

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Harjumaa

-7°C (19°F) – 23°C (73°F)

724 mm (29 in) / year

1,924 hours / year

Based on Tallinn

Pärnumaa

-7°C (19°F) – 24°C (75°F)

782 mm (31 in) / year

1,965 hours / year

Based on Pärnu

Saaremaa

-4°C (25°F) – 22°C (72°F)

637 mm (25 in) / year

1,716 hours / year

Based on Kuressaare

Läänemaa

-4°C (25°F) – 20°C (68°F)

781 mm (31 in) / year

Based on Haapsalu

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Average daytime and nighttime temperatures, yearly rainfall and sunshine.


Tallinn	0°C (32°F) – 23°C (73°F)	-7°C (19°F) – 14°C (57°F)	724 mm (29 in)	1,924 hours
Pärnu	0°C (32°F) – 24°C (75°F)	-7°C (19°F) – 13°C (55°F)	782 mm (31 in)	1,965 hours
Kuressaare	1°C (34°F) – 22°C (72°F)	-4°C (25°F) – 15°C (59°F)	637 mm (25 in)	1,716 hours
Tartu	-1°C (30°F) – 23°C (73°F)	-7°C (19°F) – 14°C (57°F)	734 mm (29 in)	1,718 hours
Haapsalu	0°C (32°F) – 20°C (68°F)	-4°C (25°F) – 16°C (61°F)	781 mm (31 in)	—
Narva-Jõesuu	-1°C (30°F) – 22°C (72°F)	-7°C (19°F) – 15°C (59°F)	800 mm (31 in)	1,723 hours

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FAQ

What is the best time to visit Estonia?

The warmest month in Tahkuranna is July, with daytime highs of 24°C (75°F). Tallinn is the sunniest destination, with 313 hours of sunshine in July. Explore Estonia weather by month for a detailed breakdown.

What temperatures can I expect in Estonia?

Tahkuranna is the warmest destination, reaching 24°C (75°F) in July with nights around 14°C (57°F). Narva-Jõesuu is the coolest, with February daytime highs of just -1°C (30°F) and nights dropping to -7°C (19°F). Temperatures vary significantly between regions and seasons. See the city comparison for a full overview.

How much rain does Estonia get?

Rainfall varies across Estonia. Narva-Jõesuu is the wettest, receiving 800 mm (31 in) per year, with August the wettest month at 91 mm (3.6 in). Kärdla is the driest at 669 mm (26 in) per year. Use the climate map to explore rainfall patterns across regions.

How sunny is Estonia?

Tallinn is the sunniest destination in Estonia, enjoying 1,924 hours of sunshine per year, with July the brightest month at 313 hours. Compare sunshine across cities in the charts above.

What is the climate like across Estonia?

Tallinn has warm summers reaching 23°C (73°F) in July and very cold winters dropping to 0°C (32°F), with 1,924 hours of sunshine and 724 mm (29 in) of rain per year. Pärnu has warm summers reaching 24°C (75°F) in July and very cold winters dropping to 0°C (32°F), with 1,965 hours of sunshine and 782 mm (31 in) of rain per year. Kuressaare has warm summers reaching 22°C (72°F) in July and very cold winters dropping to 1°C (34°F), with 1,716 hours of sunshine and 637 mm (25 in) of rain per year. Explore the climate charts and comparison table for more cities.