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Best time to visit Estonia: month by month
Short answer
June to August is the best time: highs of about 21-22°C, very long days and Midsummer celebrations, though July and August are also the rainiest months (15-16 rainy days). May and September are cooler (14-15°C) and calmer, while winter is dark and cold, around -1 to 0°C highs, with a festive Christmas market in December.
Month by month
| Month | High | Low | Rainy days | Crowds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 0°C | -4°C | 19 | low |
| Feb | -1°C | -5°C | 13 | low |
| Mar | 3°C | -3°C | 11 | low |
| Apr | 8°C | 0°C | 9 | low |
| May | 14°C | 5°C | 12 | medium |
| Jun | 22°C | 12°C | 8 | high |
| Jul | 22°C | 14°C | 16 | very high |
| Aug | 21°C | 14°C | 15 | high |
| Sep | 15°C | 9°C | 10 | medium |
| Oct | 10°C | 5°C | 16 | low |
| Nov | 4°C | 0°C | 17 | low |
| Dec | -2°C | -6°C | 16 | medium |
Temperatures and rainy days: Copernicus ERA5 averages, 2021–2023. Crowd levels are our estimate.
Season by season
Spring (Mar–May)
Cold March (3°C) warming to 8°C in April and 14°C in May; snow melts and days lengthen fast.
Summer (Jun–Aug)
Highs of 21-22°C and lows of 12-14°C, with White Nights around Midsummer, when the sun sets near 22:30; the Pärnu beach season runs mid-June to mid-August.
Autumn (Sep–Nov)
September (15°C) is calm and colourful; October (10°C) and November (4°C) are darker and wet, with about 16-17 rainy days.
Winter (Dec–Feb)
Dark and cold, with highs of -2 to 0°C and lows of -4 to -6°C; snow, frozen bogs and the Tallinn Christmas market.
Events worth planning around
- Midsummer (Jaanipäev), 23-24 June, with bonfires across the country
- Tallinn Old Town Days, usually in late May or early June
- Tallinn Christmas Market on Town Hall Square, late November to early January
- Estonian Independence Day, 24 February
- Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival, usually in November
When to avoid
November to February is very dark (sunset in mid-afternoon in December) and cold; it suits Christmas markets and winter landscapes but not island trips or beach time.
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Common questions
What is the best month to visit Estonia?
June, for Midsummer, the longest days and highs of about 21-22°C; May and September are quieter alternatives.
Is Estonia worth visiting in winter?
Yes for the Tallinn Christmas market and snowy landscapes, but expect highs around 0°C and very short days.
When is Midsummer in Estonia?
On 23-24 June (Jaanipäev); many people leave the cities for bonfires in the countryside.