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May · climate normalsCool days and a month score of 58/100

Haapsalu in May

Fair · 58/100Beach 26/100
High / low14° / 6°daily averages
Precipitation33 mm8 wet days
Sea7°surface temperature
58.94° N, 23.54° EElevation 6 mUTC+3 · Eastern European Summer Time
When to goHaapsalu · weather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec58May
Best timeJun–Aug
May: high / low14° / 6°
iWhat to expect

The weather in May

In May, Haapsalu averages daytime highs of 14° and night-time lows of 6° — cool weather by day. Expect around 33 mm of precipitation spread over about 8 wet days, with average cloud cover near 30%.

Days are 5.7° warmer than in April on average, and June is warmer again by about 4.1°. The sea averages 7°, too cold for most swimmers.

May scores 58/100 — fair conditions for sightseeing — and ranks 5th of the twelve months for Haapsalu. For the most comfortable weather, consider June, July and August instead.

Around the middle of the month the sun rises at 04:57 and sets at 21:49 local time, giving 16 h 52 min of daylight. Days lengthen by 127 minutes over the month.

Why 58/100?

How the score for May is built
Comfort · 42%44%
Dry days · 33%45%
Clear skies · 25%100%

Beach score this month: 26/100 (adds sea temperature and heat).

Comfort peaks for daytime highs between 18° and 25°C (64–77°F).

iiIn context

May against the year

Full climate guide
iiiTop of the table

Estonia's best in May

Where to go in May
Kuressaare
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Kuressaare

Saare
17°May high
8wet days
73score
Kuressaare
Pärnu
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Pärnu

Pärnumaa
17°May high
10wet days
70score
Pärnu
Tartu
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Tartu

Tartu
17°May high
12wet days
67score
Tartu
Laagri
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Laagri

Harjumaa
16°May high
10wet days
66score
Laagri
·Questions

Haapsalu in May: quick answers

Is May a good time to visit Haapsalu?

May scores 58/100 for Haapsalu, which we rate as fair. Average highs are 14°C with 8 wet days.

How warm is Haapsalu in May?

Daytime highs average 14°C and night-time lows 6°C in May.

Does it rain a lot in Haapsalu in May?

Haapsalu receives about 33 mm of precipitation in May, falling on around 8 days.

Can you swim in Haapsalu in May?

The sea averages 7°C in May, cold for most swimmers.