Estonia weather in May
Planning a journey to Estonia this May and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:
What is the weather like in Estonia in May?
May in Estonia generally has temperatures that range from cold to moderate, with moderate precipitation.
The average highest temperatures fluctuate between cold in Dirhami at 11°C to moderate in Uulu at 18°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 6°C in Uulu and 7°C in Dirhami.
In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Kalana with an average of 35 mm to moderate rainfall in Misso with 70 mm. Meanwhile, Tallinn enjoys approximately 308 hours of sunshine, offering a mostly sunny climate that adds a pleasant and vibrant feel to the month.
To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Estonia in May, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our Estonia climate page.
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Average weather in Tallinn
In May Tallinn generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Average weather in Pärnu
In May Pärnu generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 18°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Average weather in Kuressaare
In May Kuressaare generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Average weather in Tartu
In May Tartu generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Average weather in Haapsalu
In May Haapsalu generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 12°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Is May the best time to visit Estonia?
Given the typically tolerable weather conditions in Tallinn, May might be a good time to visit Estonia. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.
Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in July and August offering mostly perfect weather in Tallinn. On the other hand, the weather in January, February, March, April, October, November and December tend to be poor.
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