Weather in February in Estonia
Thinking about venturing to Estonia this February and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:
What is the weather like in Estonia in February?
February in Estonia generally has very cold temperatures, with moderate precipitation. During February, winter is in full swing.
Temperatures
The average maximum temperatures are very cold and range from -2°C in Alajõe to 2°C in Vilsandi. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to -3°C in Vilsandi and -7°C in Alajõe. Typically, it's the chilliest month of the year. Making it a great time for staying indoors and enjoying the warmth. Make sure you're prepared by packing the right winter outfits.
Precipitation
In February, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate snowfall in Räpina with an average of 45 mm to moderate snowfall in Lemsi with 56 mm.Average sunshine
Most cities witness limited sunny days, expect roughly 57 hours of sunlight in Tallinn. This low amount of sunlight is perfect for those who lean towards dimmer, cloudier weather rather than intense sunny days.To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Estonia in February, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our Estonia climate page.
Where to go in Estonia in February
Popular destinations
What is the weather like in February for the 5 most popular destinations in Estonia?
Tallinn
In February Tallinn generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -0°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -7°C and moderate monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
Pärnu
In February Pärnu generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 0°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -7°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
Kuressaare
In February Kuressaare generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 1°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -4°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
Tartu
In February Tartu generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -1°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -7°C and moderate monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
Haapsalu
In February Haapsalu generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 0°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -4°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Is February the best time to visit Estonia?
In our opinion, February may not be the ideal time to visit Estonia due to the typically poor weather in Tallinn.
Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in July and August offering mostly perfect weather in Tallinn. On the other hand, the months of January, February, March, April, October, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.
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