The weather in May in Estonia

It's cool to moderate in May in Estonia with an average temperature of 16°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 11°C to a high of 20°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 2°C and 9°C.

Looking for sun and warm weather? May isn’t a good month to be in Estonia. The temperatures are too low for a warm stay this month.

Average temperatures and precipitation

This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in May for Estonia. A low precipitation value usually indicates little to no rainfall on that day in recent years, while a higher value suggests more frequent rainfall.

Temperature records

With 31°C in 2014, Estonia reached the highest temperature in May over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 3°C in 2017. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of -5°C to a highest value of 17°C.

Precipitation and snowfall

In May, there is an average of 35 mm of precipitation, spread over 8 days. Of the total precipitation, about 0,1 cm falls as snow in May. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the South.

Daily weather in May for Estonia

Click on any day in May to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Estonia. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.

May weather comparison

  Estonia New York
Average temperature 16°C 22°C
Max. temperature 20°C 28°C
Min. temperature 2°C -5°C
Total precipitation 35 mm 105 mm
Rainy days 8 days 14 days
Total snowfall 0,1 cm 0 cm
Snowy days 1 day 0 days

Start of May

The month of May starts in Estonia with cool temps, averaging around 14°C during the day and nights around 4°C.

Mid May

By mid-May, daytime temps rise to around 17°C, with nights around 7°C. There’s a chance of some showers during this time, but plenty of dry and sunny days too.

End of May

By the end of May, the average daytime temperature in Estonia is around 19°C, while nighttime temps are about 9°C. There’s hardly any chance of precipitation. The weather will be mostly dry with plenty of sun.

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UV index

The UV index is a maximum of 7 this month. That's a moderate to high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 15-25 minutes.

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The climate in Estonia is based on weather data from Tallinn. Other places, like TartuHaapsalu, might have different weather. You can check out all destinations in Estonia to get the full picture of the climate.

Temperature charts

These charts show the average temperatures in May in Estonia. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.

Daily Temperature in May in Estonia

Temperature in May in Estonia over the years

Precipitation charts

These charts show the average amount of precipitation in May in Estonia. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.

Daily Precipitation in May in Estonia

Total precipitation in May in Estonia over the years

Daily Snowfall in May in Estonia

Snowfall in May in Estonia per year

Daily UV index in May in Estonia

This chart shows the average daily UV index in May in Estonia, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.

Weather experiences in May in Estonia

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The weather was mild and fairly stable, expected to be between 10 and 20 degrees. It rains occasionally, but most days have been dry and sunny.— This text is automatically translated to English

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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.