Best time to visit Estonia

May through to the end of August is the best time to visit Estonia if you want to make the most of its Baltic beaches, inland lakes and offshore islands. Winter has a magical charm of its own though, with fairytale forests covered in snow. And the best thing about winter in Estonia? The saunas, of course - where you can purify your skin and spirit at the same time as thawing out.

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Best time to visit Estonia

Pack an eye mask if visiting in June. Long days and short ‘white nights’ mean there’s not much darkness as the North Pole tips towards the sun.

May to late August is the best time to visit Estonia for warmth, especially in June and July, with Baltic beaches and inland lakes both popular escapes when the sun shines. Spring is ripe for bird watching with Steller's eiders, long tailed ducks, Bewick's swans, and thousands of geese occupying the islands and shallow bays from Feb-April. Autumn can be incredibly rewarding with deep, dark forests and marshlands colliding in a clash of warm colours, although the same can't be said for temps which seem to plummet no sooner September's started.

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Estonia Weather Chart

MIN °C

MAX °C

RAIN (mm)

JAN

-7

-2

FEB

-8

-2

MAR

-5

APR

MAY

JUN

JUL

AUG

SEP

OCT

NOV

DEC

-4

Estonia travel advice

Go bog walking

Simon Clifford, from our partner Exodus shares his Estonia travel advice:

“The production of peat in Estonia used to be a big industry however, these days, it is peat bog walking that's better known. Basically, you walk over peat bogs in footwear akin to snow shoes. It's a great activity if you're looking for a unique way to explore Estonia's beautiful national parks.”

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Food tips

“The main square in Tallinn is a great place to sit with a verivorsti (blood sausage) hot dog covered in lingonberry jam and a glass of Saku, the local Estonian beer."

Tallinn tips

Jenny Aitken shares her experiences of travelling in Estonia:

“The UNESCO world heritage site of Tallinn Old Town is super charming and features plenty of windy cobbled streets, cosy restaurants and old churches. I’d definitely recommend taking some comfy trainers or walking shoes as there’s so much to fit in on a city sightseeing tour.”