Estonia at a Glance: Best Time to Visit
Recommended time to visit: Estonia is a year round destination with four distinct seasons. The warmest months are during summer from June - August but if you'd like to avoid the crowds then the shoulder seasons of spring (March - May) and autumn (September - October) are quieter.
Less popular time to visit: The winter months from November - February see Estonia at its coldest, but this can be a magical time to visit.
Best time for skiing: During the winter months from November - February, much of Estonia will see snowfall, and the country's ski resorts will open for business.
Best time for beaches: Boasting 3,700km of Baltic coastline, Estonia has some wonderful beach resorts, such as Parnu. Summer from June - August is the best time to hit the beach, with warm, sunny days.
Best time for wildlife: Although not generally known as a wildlife destination, the months of February - April see thousands of resident and migrant birds descend on Estonia, making it a perfect destination for birdwatches at this time.
Climate | Tallinn
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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
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
Tallinn Vs Riga Vs Vilnius - your guide to the three Baltic capitals
