Weather in October in Estonia
Planning a getaway to Estonia this October and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:
What is the weather like 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 in Alajõe to 12°C in Karala. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 7°C in Karala and 5°C in Alajõe.
Precipitation
In October, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Hiievälja with an average of 57 mm to moderate rainfall in Dirhami with 98 mm.Average sunshine
Most cities witness limited sunny days, expect roughly 88 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.For a closer look at October's conditions in Estonia, see the map below. For a more detailed look at Estonia's yearly weather, check out our Estonia climate page.
Where to go in Estonia in October
Popular destinations
What is the weather like in October for the 5 most popular destinations in Estonia?
Tallinn
In October Tallinn generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 10°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
Pärnu
In October Pärnu generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 11°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
Kuressaare
In October Kuressaare generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 11°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
Tartu
In October Tartu generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 10°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
Haapsalu
In October Haapsalu generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 11°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Estonia.
Is October the best 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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