Otepää Weather in May
Otepää in May averages 17°C (63°F) during the day and 6°C (43°F) at night. Keep in mind that quite a bit of rainfall is expected this month.
Rainfall in Otepää in May
Expect around 12 days of rain based on historical data, with 62 mm (2.4 in) average. Neither particularly heavy nor particularly frequent, the rain this month is about average. A light jacket should be enough on most wet days.
Temperature in Otepää in May
Temperatures in Otepää in May top out at 17°C (63°F) and drop to 6°C (43°F) overnight. The difference between afternoon and evening temperatures is usually noticeable. Nights fall to 6°C (43°F), which is cold enough to feel it indoors too. A good thick duvet makes all the difference for a comfortable night's sleep.
Sunshine in Otepää in May
The month enjoys around 259 hours of sunshine, creating mostly sunny days with good weather conditions.Should you favor a climate that's both dry and comfortably warm, June, July and August typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. If you're seeking pleasant, dry and sunny weather somewhere else in the world, our weather planner can help you explore other options.
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Otepää Temperature in May
Min Temperature
6°C (43°F)
Max Temperature
17°C (63°F)
Chance of Rain
41%
Precipitation
62 mm (2.4 in)
Rainy days
12 days
Humidity
67% *
Sunshine
259 hours *
Percentage Sunshine
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Daily Historical Temperatures
50-year average (1976-2025)
Based on our historical records, temperatures in Otepää typically rise from around 14°C (57°F) at the start of May to approximately 18°C (64°F) by the end. Nights are cold, with lows typically ranging from 3°C (37°F) to 9°C (48°F).
Average temperatures in May
Daily Historical Precipitation
50-year average (1976-2025)
Average daily rainfall for each day of the month based on long-term records.
Average precipitation in May
Historical weather for Otepää in May
Browse day-by-day weather records for Otepää spanning 51 years. Select any month and year to see actual temperatures, rainfall, and conditions recorded on each day.
Otepää historical weather extremes in May
Based on weather observations in Otepää between 1976 and 2025, these are the recorded extremes during May.
- The hottest May day on record in Otepää reached 31°C (88°F) (May 19, 2014).
- The lowest overnight temperature recorded in May was -4°C (25°F) (May 9, 1999).
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What to Wear in Otepää in May
For Otepää in May, you'll want flexible clothing. It's wise to pack cotton shirts, comfortable shorts, and a pair of jeans for cooler evenings. A light sweater or jacket is useful for air-conditioned spaces (like buses) or unexpected cool moments. Rain is likely on several days, so bring a good rain jacket. And with plenty of sunshine hours, don’t forget sunglasses, sunscreen, and maybe a sun hat.What To Do in Otepää in May
We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.
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