Tartu weather — today and 5-day forecast
27.8°C
air temp
Wind
0.94 m/s
Southwest
5-day forecast
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Location & geography
Tartu is Estonia's second-largest city and a university town on the banks of the Emajõgi. Its continental climate brings sharper temperature swings than the coastal area around Tallinn.
- Coordinates: 58,378° N, 26,726° E
- Elevation: 54 m
- County: Tartu County
Monthly averages
| Month | Avg °C | Avg high °C | Avg low °C | Precip mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | -4.3 | -2.4 | -6.4 | 40.7 |
| Feb | -4.7 | -2.4 | -7.3 | 40.1 |
| Mar | -1.0 | 2.3 | -4.3 | 34.7 |
| Apr | 5.5 | 9.8 | 1.3 | 39.3 |
| May | 11.4 | 15.5 | 6.7 | 55.3 |
| Jun | 16.0 | 19.7 | 11.7 | 82.3 |
| Jul | 18.4 | 22.0 | 14.4 | 67.6 |
| Aug | 17.2 | 20.7 | 13.6 | 78.8 |
| Sep | 12.3 | 15.5 | 9.3 | 51.5 |
| Oct | 6.4 | 8.8 | 4.2 | 60.1 |
| Nov | 1.5 | 3.2 | -0.2 | 53.8 |
| Dec | -2.5 | -0.7 | -4.4 | 44.7 |
Frequently asked questions
How warm are the summers?
The warmest month is July, when the average daily air temperature is 18.4°C.
How cold are the winters?
The coldest month is February, averaging -4.7°C. A lasting snow cover is normal in winter.
How much precipitation falls per year?
On average 649 mm falls per year. The wettest month is June (82.3 mm), the driest March (34.7 mm).
How large is the annual temperature swing?
The difference between the warmest (July) and coldest (February) months' averages is about 23°C.