Tartu Temperature by Month
The average annual maximum temperature in Tartu, Tartumaa, Estonia is 11°C (52°F), with daytime highs ranging from -1°C (30°F) in February to 23°C (73°F) in July. This page covers monthly averages, day-night differences, and how Tartu compares to cities worldwide.
Tartu Monthly Temperatures
The climate in Tartu is known for significant temperature differences throughout the year. At night, this contrast is just as clear, with lows ranging from 14°C (57°F) in July to -7°C (19°F) in February.
The chart below illustrates the average maximum day and minimum night temperatures in Tartu by month:
Daily lows are most common between 4 AM and 6 AM. By 3 PM temperatures reach their daily high, driven by peak solar heating. July, the warmest month of the year, receives 265 hours of sunshine.
The chart below shows the average temperature throughout the year:
Daily Historical Temperatures
50-year average (1976-2025)
Average high and low temperatures for each day of the month based on long-term records.
Average temperatures in May
Historical Tartu Temperatures: 1976-2026
Browse day-by-day temperature records for Tartu spanning 51 years. Select any month and year to see actual high and low temperatures recorded on each day.
Temperature: Tartu vs Estonia
The map below shows the annual temperature across Estonia. You can also select individual months if you want to compare a specific time of year.
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Tartu vs World: Temperature Compared
Tartu's average annual maximum temperature is 11°C (52°F). To put that in context, here's how it compares to a few well-known destinations:
Athens, Greece sits at 23°C (73°F) on average, with hot dry summers and mild winters characteristic of the Mediterranean.
On the cooler end, Oslo, Norway averages just 10°C (50°F) annually, with pleasant summers but long, cold winters.
Osaka, Japan averages 22°C (72°F) annually, with hot humid summers, mild winters, and pleasant spring and autumn seasons.
Melbourne, Australia averages 20°C (68°F) annually — known for unpredictable weather, with four seasons sometimes happening in one day.
What Does the Temperature Feel Like in Tartu?
Temperature alone doesn't tell the whole story — humidity plays a big role in how warm or cold it actually feels. High humidity in summer makes the heat feel more intense, particularly once temperatures climb above 25°C. In winter, the same humidity can make cold air feel sharper than the thermometer suggests.
In the cooler months, when temperatures drop below 10°C, high humidity makes the cold feel more cutting than it would in dry conditions.
In Tartu, February is the coolest month, with average highs of -1°C (30°F) and humidity around 86% — considered very high. In July, the warmest month, temperatures average 23°C (73°F) with 75% humidity — conditions that feel high. For a full picture, see our humidity page.
Climate temperature data is typically calculated as a 30-year average. This smooths out year-to-year variability and gives a more reliable picture of what a place is actually like, rather than what happened in any single unusual year.
The readings come from a range of sources — land-based weather stations, ocean buoys, ships, and satellites. That data is collected by weather services around the world, then pooled, quality-checked, and averaged to produce the climate records you see here.
Whether a city sits on the coast or deep inland makes a significant difference to its climate. Coastal areas tend to have more stable temperatures year-round — large bodies of water absorb heat slowly in summer and release it gradually in winter, keeping extremes in check. Cities far from the sea don't benefit from that buffer, which is why continental climates tend to have hotter summers and colder winters than their coastal counterparts at the same latitude.
For more on Tartu's weather — including monthly rainfall, sunshine hours, and humidity — visit our Tartu climate page.
