
Seasons and Weather
Estonia experiences four distinct seasons with the ideal time to visit the summer months of June to August when temperatures are at their highest and the days long with light. It's at this time of year when Estonia's festivals are held. The weather in Estonia is changeable throughout the year so it could rain at any moment and the nights can get surprisingly chilly so pack for all seasons, even in the height of summer, with a rain jacket and warm jumper.
Late spring, from April to May, and early autumn, September to October, is another great time to visit when the weather is still warm and the craziness of the peak tourist season has died down a little. During these shoulder seasons Estonia's countryside is awash with colour, whether it's the vivid hues of flowers in blooms or the burning russet tones of autumnal leaves.
From November to February Estonia experiences freezing conditions as temperatures plummet and snow starts to fall. This can be a magical time to visit when the countryside is blanketed in white and the ski resorts open for the season.
Climate | Tallinn
Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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Temp Min °C | -7 | -9 | -6 | -1 | 4 | 8 | 12 | 11 | 6 | 2 | -2 | -5 |
Temp Max °C | -1 | -2 | 3 | 11 | 17 | 20 | 24 | 22 | 17 | 10 | 4 | 1 |
Rainfall (mm) | 40 | 25 | 30 | 13 | 20 | 35 | 54 | 44 | 39 | 37 | 55 | 33 |
Recommended tours and trips to Estonia
See the best of Estonia from late Spring to early Autumn when the weather is sublime. Here are some of the tours we recommend for visiting Estonia, however for more options take a look at our Eastern Europe group tours.
See Also
For further information to help plan your trip to Estonia, see the following:
Best Places to Visit - the top sites in the beautiful city of TallinnTourist Visas - details regarding visa regulations and procurement
Top Travel Tips - useful information on money, health, food and shopping