Estonia

Estonia Weather in October

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

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What to Expect in Estonia in October

October in Estonia generally has cold temperatures, with moderate precipitation.

Temperatures

The average maximum temperatures are cold and range from 9°C (48°F) in Alajõe to 12°C (54°F) in Karala. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 7°C (45°F) in Karala and 5°C (41°F) in Alajõe.

For specific regional insights in Estonia, refer to the map provided below.

Precipitation

In October, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Hiievälja with an average of 57 mm (2.2 in) to moderate rainfall in Dirhami with 98 mm (3.9 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine is quite limited in many locations during October. Tallinn receives roughly 88 hours of sunlight. For destinations with more sunshine, our weather planner offers alternatives worldwide.

Explore Estonia by month

Best Places to Visit in Estonia in October

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

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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 October for some of the most popular destinations in Estonia?

Temperature range in Estonia (October)

Precipitation variation in Estonia (October)

Tallinn

In October Tallinn generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 10°C (50°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C (41°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

September
October
November
Max temperature
17°C (63°F)
10°C (50°F)
5°C (41°F)
Min temperature
9°C (48°F)
5°C (41°F)
1°C (34°F)
Monthly sun hours
163 hours
88 hours
30 hours
Monthly rainfall
68 mm (2.7 in)
71 mm (2.8 in)
59 mm (2.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
17 days
20 days
Weather conditions

Pärnu

In October Pärnu generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 11°C (52°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C (39°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

September
October
November
Max temperature
18°C (64°F)
11°C (52°F)
5°C (41°F)
Min temperature
8°C (46°F)
4°C (39°F)
0°C (32°F)
Monthly sun hours
175 hours
97 hours
38 hours
Monthly rainfall
66 mm (2.6 in)
70 mm (2.8 in)
59 mm (2.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
17 days
19 days
Weather conditions

Kuressaare

In October Kuressaare generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 11°C (52°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C (43°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

September
October
November
Max temperature
17°C (63°F)
11°C (52°F)
7°C (45°F)
Min temperature
11°C (52°F)
6°C (43°F)
2°C (36°F)
Monthly sun hours
144 hours
72 hours
27 hours
Monthly rainfall
57 mm (2.2 in)
62 mm (2.4 in)
59 mm (2.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
16 days
19 days
Weather conditions

Tartu

In October Tartu generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 10°C (50°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C (37°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

September
October
November
Max temperature
17°C (63°F)
10°C (50°F)
4°C (39°F)
Min temperature
8°C (46°F)
3°C (37°F)
-1°C (30°F)
Monthly sun hours
138 hours
86 hours
31 hours
Monthly rainfall
60 mm (2.4 in)
66 mm (2.6 in)
58 mm (2.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
16 days
16 days
Weather conditions

Haapsalu

In October Haapsalu generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 11°C (52°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C (45°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

September
October
November
Max temperature
16°C (61°F)
11°C (52°F)
7°C (45°F)
Min temperature
13°C (55°F)
7°C (45°F)
3°C (37°F)
Monthly rainfall
81 mm (3.2 in)
94 mm (3.7 in)
79 mm (3.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
16 days
19 days
Weather conditions

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Popular cities in October

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Tallinn 10°C (50°F) 5°C (41°F) 71 mm (2.8 in)
Pärnu 11°C (52°F) 4°C (39°F) 70 mm (2.8 in)
Kuressaare 11°C (52°F) 6°C (43°F) 62 mm (2.4 in)
Tartu 10°C (50°F) 3°C (37°F) 66 mm (2.6 in)
Haapsalu 11°C (52°F) 7°C (45°F) 94 mm (3.7 in)
Narva-Jõesuu 10°C (50°F) 4°C (39°F) 84 mm (3.3 in)

Estonia weather in October: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Estonia in October?

In October, Estonia generally has poor weather conditions. Tallinn sees daytime temperatures near 10°C (50°F), with nights cooling to roughly 5°C (41°F).

What is the average temperature in Estonia in October?

Tallinn averages a daytime maximum of 10°C (50°F) in October, with overnight lows close to 5°C (41°F).

Does Estonia get a lot of rain in October?

Rain is generally moderate to light in Estonia during October, with Tallinn averaging close to 71 mm (2.8 in).

Is October a Good Time to Visit Estonia?

In our view, October might not be the best time to travel to Estonia with often poor weather in Tallinn.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in July and August offering mostly perfect weather in Tallinn. In contrast, January, February, March, April, October, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.

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