Hiiumaa Weather in May

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

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Kärdla Kassari Orjaku Käina

Planning a getaway to Hiiumaa, Estonia this May and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:

What to Expect in Hiiumaa in May

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

Temperatures

During the day the temperature is cold in Kalana at 11°C (52°F) and mild in Sõru at 16°C (61°F). As night falls, temperatures generally drop to 6°C (43°F) in Sõru and 7°C (45°F) in Kalana.

For specific regional insights in Hiiumaa, Estonia, refer to the map provided 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 Sõru with 39 mm (1.5 in). Based on climate data from the last 30 years, Kärdla typically sees the least rain in this month, making it the driest month of the year.

Explore Hiiumaa by month

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

January2°C (36°F) February1°C (34°F) March3°C (37°F) April8°C (46°F) May13°C (55°F) June17°C (63°F) This monthJuly21°C (70°F) August21°C (70°F) September17°C (63°F) October11°C (52°F) November7°C (45°F) December4°C (39°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Hiiumaa in May

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

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 Hiiumaa

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

Temperature range in Hiiumaa (May)

Precipitation variation in Hiiumaa (May)

Kärdla

In May Kärdla generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C (55°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
8°C (46°F)
13°C (55°F)
17°C (63°F)
Min temperature
2°C (36°F)
7°C (45°F)
12°C (54°F)
Monthly rainfall
37 mm (1.5 in)
35 mm (1.4 in)
59 mm (2.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
10 days
10 days
Weather conditions
poor
unpleasant
tolerable
Climate in Kärdla →

Kassari

In May Kassari 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)
36 mm (1.4 in)
61 mm (2.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
10 days
10 days
Weather conditions
poor
tolerable
pleasant
Climate in Kassari →

Orjaku

In May Orjaku 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)
36 mm (1.4 in)
60 mm (2.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
10 days
10 days
Weather conditions
poor
tolerable
pleasant
Climate in Orjaku →

Käina

In May Käina 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
38 mm (1.5 in)
36 mm (1.4 in)
60 mm (2.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
10 days
10 days
Weather conditions
poor
tolerable
pleasant
Climate in Käina →

Kõrgessaare

In May Kõrgessaare generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C (55°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C (43°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
8°C (46°F)
13°C (55°F)
18°C (64°F)
Min temperature
2°C (36°F)
6°C (43°F)
11°C (52°F)
Monthly rainfall
37 mm (1.5 in)
36 mm (1.4 in)
60 mm (2.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
10 days
10 days
Weather conditions
poor
unpleasant
pleasant
Climate in Kõrgessaare →

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Popular cities in May

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Kärdla 13°C (55°F) 7°C (45°F) 35 mm (1.4 in)
Kassari 15°C (59°F) 7°C (45°F) 36 mm (1.4 in)
Orjaku 15°C (59°F) 7°C (45°F) 36 mm (1.4 in)
Käina 15°C (59°F) 7°C (45°F) 36 mm (1.4 in)
Kõrgessaare 13°C (55°F) 6°C (43°F) 36 mm (1.4 in)
Sõru 16°C (61°F) 6°C (43°F) 39 mm (1.5 in)

Hiiumaa weather in May: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Hiiumaa, Estonia in May?

Expect unpleasant weather across Hiiumaa, Estonia in May. The popular destination of Kärdla averages 13°C (55°F) by day and 7°C (45°F) at night during this month.

What is the average temperature in Hiiumaa, Estonia in May?

In Kärdla, the average daytime high in May is 13°C (55°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 7°C (45°F).

Does Hiiumaa, Estonia get a lot of rain in May?

May is on the drier side in Hiiumaa, Estonia. Kärdla averages only about 35 mm (1.4 in), with most days staying dry.

Is May a Good Time to Visit Hiiumaa, Estonia?

In our opinion, May may not be the ideal time to visit Hiiumaa, Estonia due to the typically unpleasant weather in Kärdla.

On average, the best time to visit Hiiumaa, Estonia is in July and August with generally perfect weather in Kärdla. On the other hand, the weather in January, February, March, April, November and December tend to be poor.

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