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Estonia Weather in May

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Estonia in May.

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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 to Expect in Estonia in May

May in Estonia generally has temperatures that range from cold to mild, with moderate precipitation.

Temperatures

The average highest temperatures fluctuate between cold in Dirhami at 11°C (52°F) to mild in Uulu at 18°C (64°F). Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 6°C (43°F) in Uulu and 7°C (45°F) in Dirhami.

For a closer look at conditions across Estonia, refer to the map below.

Precipitation

In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Kalana with an average of 35 mm (1.4 in) to moderate rainfall in Misso with 70 mm (2.8 in).

Average sunshine

Many locations offer abundant sunshine during this month. For instance, Tallinn enjoys approximately 308 hours of sunlight, ideal for those seeking sunny weather.

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Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Estonia — and find the best time to visit. (based on Tallinn)

January0°C (32°F) February0°C (32°F) March4°C (39°F) April9°C (48°F) May15°C (59°F) June19°C (66°F) This monthJuly23°C (73°F) August22°C (72°F) September17°C (63°F) October10°C (50°F) November5°C (41°F) December2°C (36°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Estonia in May

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Estonia.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Estonia

What is the weather like in May for some of the most popular destinations in Estonia?

Temperature range in Estonia (May)

Precipitation variation in Estonia (May)

Tallinn

In May Tallinn generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C (59°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C (43°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
9°C (48°F)
15°C (59°F)
19°C (66°F)
Min temperature
1°C (34°F)
6°C (43°F)
11°C (52°F)
Monthly sun hours
218 hours
308 hours
293 hours
Monthly rainfall
43 mm (1.7 in)
47 mm (1.9 in)
80 mm (3.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
11 days
12 days
Weather conditions
poor
tolerable
pleasant
Climate in Tallinn →

Pärnu

In May Pärnu generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 18°C (64°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C (43°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
11°C (52°F)
18°C (64°F)
21°C (70°F)
Min temperature
1°C (34°F)
6°C (43°F)
11°C (52°F)
Monthly sun hours
211 hours
301 hours
296 hours
Monthly rainfall
48 mm (1.9 in)
50 mm (2 in)
91 mm (3.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
11 days
12 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
pleasant
perfect
Climate in Pärnu →

Kuressaare

In May Kuressaare generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C (59°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C (45°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
9°C (48°F)
15°C (59°F)
19°C (66°F)
Min temperature
2°C (36°F)
7°C (45°F)
11°C (52°F)
Monthly sun hours
172 hours
207 hours
309 hours
Monthly rainfall
39 mm (1.5 in)
37 mm (1.5 in)
61 mm (2.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
10 days
10 days
Weather conditions
poor
tolerable
pleasant
Climate in Kuressaare →

Tartu

In May Tartu generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C (63°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C (45°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
11°C (52°F)
17°C (63°F)
21°C (70°F)
Min temperature
1°C (34°F)
7°C (45°F)
11°C (52°F)
Monthly sun hours
180 hours
259 hours
284 hours
Monthly rainfall
48 mm (1.9 in)
60 mm (2.4 in)
93 mm (3.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
12 days
13 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
tolerable
perfect
Climate in Tartu →

Haapsalu

In May Haapsalu generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 12°C (54°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C (45°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
7°C (45°F)
12°C (54°F)
16°C (61°F)
Min temperature
2°C (36°F)
7°C (45°F)
12°C (54°F)
Monthly rainfall
40 mm (1.6 in)
37 mm (1.5 in)
66 mm (2.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
10 days
10 days
Weather conditions
poor
unpleasant
tolerable
Climate in Haapsalu →

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Popular cities in May

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Estonia in May.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Tallinn 15°C (59°F) 6°C (43°F) 47 mm (1.9 in)
Pärnu 18°C (64°F) 6°C (43°F) 50 mm (2 in)
Kuressaare 15°C (59°F) 7°C (45°F) 37 mm (1.5 in)
Tartu 17°C (63°F) 7°C (45°F) 60 mm (2.4 in)
Haapsalu 12°C (54°F) 7°C (45°F) 37 mm (1.5 in)
Narva-Jõesuu 15°C (59°F) 7°C (45°F) 54 mm (2.1 in)

Estonia weather in May: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Estonia in May?

In May, Estonia generally has tolerable weather conditions. Tallinn sees daytime temperatures near 15°C (59°F), with nights cooling to roughly 6°C (43°F).

What is the average temperature in Estonia in May?

Tallinn averages a daytime maximum of 15°C (59°F) in May, with overnight lows close to 6°C (43°F).

Does Estonia get a lot of rain in May?

Rain is generally moderate to light in Estonia during May, with Tallinn averaging close to 47 mm (1.9 in).

Is May a Good 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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