What’s the climate like in Estonia?
The current climate of Estonia features average monthly temperatures ranging from highs of 22°C during the day to lows of -1°C. The average yearly temperature is around 11°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around -5°C and in the warmer months around 14°C.
The highest temperature recorded in Estonia in recent years was 33°C in July 2018. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was -20°C in January 2016.
On average, Estonia gets 1293 mm of precipitation each year. Of this, about 93 cm is snowfall. For comparison, UK gets 701 mm of precipitation each year.
The climate of Estonia is based on weather data from Tallinn. Other spots, like TartuHaapsalu, might have different weather. You can check out all destinations in Estonia for a full picture of the climate.
Best time to visit Estonia?
The best time to visit Estonia for pleasant to warm weather is May and July. There might be some rain during this period, but the temperatures are just right for exploring Estonia.
Climate Table of Estonia
The climate table of Estonia shows the average temperatures, precipitation, snow, and UV index per month. The table gives an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of precipitation in millimetres, the total snowfall in centimetres, and the UV index for each month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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| Temp. max (°C) | -1 | 1 | 4 | 9 | 16 | 20 | 22 | 21 | 16 | 10 | 5 | 2 |
| Temp. min (°C) | -5 | -3 | -2 | 1 | 6 | 12 | 14 | 15 | 11 | 5 | 1 | -2 |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 109 | 118 | 265 | 39 | 35 | 112 | 71 | 146 | 111 | 145 | 84 | 58 |
| Snow (cm) | 29 | 21 | 11 | 2,3 | 0,1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3,6 | 9,0 | 16 |
| UV Index | 1 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Click on the month name to see more weather details, like daily averages, temperatures, and precipitation for the past years in that month.
- Average yearly temperature: 11°C
- Highest temperature: 22°C in July
- Lowest temperature: -1°C in January
- Precipitation*: 1293 mm per year, averaging 108 mm per month
- Snowfall: 93 cm per year
- Driest months: 35 mm in May, 39 mm in April and 58 mm in December
- Wettest months: 265 mm in March, 146 mm in August and 145 mm in October
*Precipitation is measured as a combination of rain, snow, and hail
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Average Temperature per Month in Estonia
This graph shows the average maximum temperatures per month in Estonia. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and the average is calculated based on the recorded temperatures per month from past years.
Average Precipitation per Month in Estonia
This graph shows how much precipitation Estonia gets on average per month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail. This makes it easy to compare how much has fallen, regardless of the form of precipitation. The amount of precipitation is measured in millimetres and the average is calculated based on the recorded precipitation per month from past years.
Average Snowfall per Month in Estonia
This graph shows how much snow Estonia gets on average per month. The amount of snowfall is measured in centimetres and the average is calculated based on the recorded snowfall per month from past years.
Average UV Index per Month in Estonia
This graph shows the average UV index per month in Estonia. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Yearly Temperature in Estonia
This graph shows the average yearly temperature in Estonia. The yearly temperature, expressed in degrees Celsius, is the average of all twelve monthly temperatures summed up for that year.
Total Yearly Precipitation in Estonia
This chart shows the total yearly precipitation in Estonia over the past few years. The total yearly precipitation, measured in millimetres, is the sum of all the rain that fell in the twelve months of that year.
Total Yearly Snowfall in Estonia
This chart shows the total yearly snowfall in Estonia over the past few years. The total yearly snowfall, measured in centimetres, is the sum of all the snow that fell in the twelve months of that year.
Weather experiences in Estonia
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Average Weather in Estonia by Month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Estonia. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.
