Estonia
Estonia in August
Where it is warm, dry and good for swimming in Estonia in August — compared across the country’s main destinations.
Quick answers
- Where is it warmest in Estonia in August?
- Tartu is the warmest of the 16 destinations compared, with highs of 21°C (71°F) in August; Nõmme is the coolest at 20°C (68°F).
- Can you swim in the sea in Estonia in August?
- Hardly: even the warmest water, at Pärnu (19°C (65°F)), stays below 21 °C.
Warmest
21°
Tartu
Coolest
20°
Nõmme
Driest
66 mm
Kuressaare
Warmest sea
19°
Pärnu
Across Estonia, August highs run from 20°C (68°F) (Nõmme) to 21°C (71°F) (Tartu). On average it is 1.5 °C (3 °F) cooler than July. Some destinations see regular rain. Best bets this month: Tallinn, Tartu, and Kuressaare.
Best places in Estonia in August
64 
Tallinn
Harju · Estonia
20° / 12° 79 mm Aug
67
Tartu
Tartu · Estonia
21° / 11° 79 mm Aug
71
Kuressaare
Saare · Estonia
21° / 13° 66 mm Aug
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66
Pärnu
Pärnumaa · Estonia
21° / 13° 74 mm Aug
67
Valga
Valgamaa · Estonia
21° / 10° 81 mm Aug
63
Narva
Ida-Virumaa · Estonia
20° / 11° 78 mm Aug
68
Viljandi
Viljandimaa · Estonia
21° / 11° 76 mm Aug
66
Rakvere
Lääne-Virumaa · Estonia
21° / 11° 84 mm Aug
Weather in August by city
| Place | Day | Night | Rain | Sea | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kuressaare | 21° | 13° | 66 mm | — | 71 |
| Viljandi | 21° | 11° | 76 mm | — | 68 |
| Paldiski | 21° | 13° | 73 mm | 18° | 68 |
| Tartu | 21° | 11° | 79 mm | — | 67 |
| Valga | 21° | 10° | 81 mm | — | 67 |
| Võru | 21° | 11° | 79 mm | — | 67 |
| Pärnu | 21° | 13° | 74 mm | 19° | 66 |
| Rakvere | 21° | 11° | 84 mm | — | 66 |
| Kiviõli | 21° | 11° | 81 mm | — | 66 |
| Jõhvi | 21° | 11° | 81 mm | — | 65 |
| Tallinn | 20° | 12° | 79 mm | — | 64 |
| Sillamäe | 20° | 11° | 76 mm | — | 64 |
| Kesklinn | 20° | 12° | 79 mm | — | 64 |
| Otepää | 20° | 11° | 82 mm | — | 64 |
| Nõmme | 20° | 12° | 80 mm | — | 64 |
| Narva | 20° | 11° | 78 mm | — | 63 |
Festivals in Estonia in August
- Viru Folk Annual folk music festival in Käsmu, Haljala Rural Municipality, Estonia
- Tartu Love Film Festival TARTuFF Film festival in Tartu, Estonia
School holidays in August
When schools are off, family travel peaks and prices rise.
- Jun 14, 2027 – Aug 31, 2027 Summer Holidaysnationwide
Frequently asked questions
What is the weather like in Estonia in August?
Average daytime highs range from 20° in Nõmme to 21° in Tartu.
Can you swim in Estonia in August?
The sea is cool: the warmest water is around Pärnu at about 19°.