What’s the climate like in Tartu?
The current climate of Tartu features average monthly temperatures ranging from highs of 23°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 -6°C and in the warmer months around 13°C.
The highest temperature recorded in Tartu in recent years was 33°C in June 2021. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was -21°C in January 2016.
On average, Tartu gets 668 mm of precipitation each year. Of this, about 87 cm is snowfall. For comparison, London gets 701 mm of precipitation each year.
Curious about the climate in other parts of Estonia? Check out the weather and climate in places like Tallinn, Haapsalu, or have a look at other destinations in Estonia.
Best time to visit Tartu?
The best time to visit Tartu for pleasant to warm weather is May through September. There might be some rain during this period, but the temperatures are just right for exploring Tartu.
Climate Table of Tartu
The climate table of Tartu 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 | 5 | 11 | 17 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 17 | 10 | 4 | 1 |
| Temp. min (°C) | -6 | -4 | -2 | 2 | 6 | 11 | 14 | 13 | 9 | 4 | 1 | -3 |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 52 | 39 | 39 | 39 | 43 | 85 | 67 | 85 | 59 | 61 | 51 | 48 |
| Snow (cm) | 22 | 20 | 12 | 2,6 | 0,2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2,5 | 10 | 17 |
| UV Index | 1 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 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: 23°C in July
- Lowest temperature: -1°C in January
- Precipitation*: 668 mm per year, averaging 56 mm per month
- Snowfall: 87 cm per year
- Driest months: 39 mm in February, March and April
- Wettest months: 85 mm in June, 85 mm in August and 67 mm in July
*Precipitation is measured as a combination of rain, snow, and hail
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Average Temperature per Month in Tartu
This graph shows the average maximum temperatures per month in Tartu, 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 Tartu
This graph shows how much precipitation Tartu, 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 Tartu
This graph shows how much snow Tartu, 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 Tartu
This graph shows the average UV index per month in Tartu, Estonia. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Yearly Temperature in Tartu
This graph shows the average yearly temperature in Tartu, 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 Tartu
This chart shows the total yearly precipitation in Tartu, 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 Tartu
This chart shows the total yearly snowfall in Tartu, 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.
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Average Weather in Tartu by Month
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