Estonia
Estonia in May
Where it is warm, dry and good for swimming in Estonia in May — compared across the country’s main destinations.
Quick answers
- Where is it warmest in Estonia in May?
- Viljandi is the warmest of the 16 destinations compared, with highs of 18°C (64°F) in May; Kuressaare is the coolest at 15°C (58°F).
- Can you swim in the sea in Estonia in May?
- Hardly: even the warmest water, at Pärnu (9°C (47°F)), stays below 21 °C.
Warmest
18°
Viljandi
Coolest
15°
Kuressaare
Driest
32 mm
Kuressaare
Warmest sea
9°
Pärnu
Across Estonia, May highs run from 15°C (58°F) (Kuressaare) to 18°C (64°F) (Viljandi). On average it is 7 °C (13 °F) warmer than April. Most destinations stay largely dry. Best bets this month: Tartu, Tallinn, and Valga.
Best places in Estonia in May
59 
Tartu
Tartu · Estonia
17° / 6° 50 mm May
53
Tallinn
Harju · Estonia
15° / 5° 35 mm May
60
Valga
Valgamaa · Estonia
17° / 5° 53 mm May
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56
Pärnu
Pärnumaa · Estonia
16° / 7° 39 mm May
56
Narva
Ida-Virumaa · Estonia
16° / 5° 42 mm May
62
Viljandi
Viljandimaa · Estonia
18° / 6° 40 mm May
60
Võru
Võrumaa · Estonia
17° / 6° 50 mm May
60
Türi
Järvamaa · Estonia
17° / 5° 40 mm May
Weather in May by city
| Place | Day | Night | Rain | Sea | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Viljandi | 18° | 6° | 40 mm | — | 62 |
| Valga | 17° | 5° | 53 mm | — | 60 |
| Võru | 17° | 6° | 50 mm | — | 60 |
| Tartu | 17° | 6° | 50 mm | — | 59 |
| Pärnu | 16° | 7° | 39 mm | 9° | 56 |
| Narva | 16° | 5° | 42 mm | — | 56 |
| Otepää | 16° | 5° | 52 mm | — | 56 |
| Rakvere | 16° | 4° | 39 mm | — | 55 |
| Kuressaare | 15° | 6° | 32 mm | — | 54 |
| Jõhvi | 16° | 5° | 38 mm | — | 54 |
| Sillamäe | 15° | 5° | 40 mm | — | 54 |
| Tallinn | 15° | 5° | 35 mm | — | 53 |
| Kesklinn | 15° | 5° | 35 mm | — | 53 |
| Kiviõli | 15° | 4° | 38 mm | — | 53 |
| Nõmme | 15° | 5° | 36 mm | — | 53 |
| Paldiski | 15° | 6° | 32 mm | 7° | 52 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the weather like in Estonia in May?
Average daytime highs range from 15° in Kuressaare to 18° in Viljandi.
Can you swim in Estonia in May?
The sea is cool: the warmest water is around Pärnu at about 9°.