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Jõhvi Church
Jõhvi Church
Monument to the War of Independence in Jõhvi
Monument to the War of Independence in Jõhvi
Orthodox church of the Transfiguration of Jesus Christ in Kohtla-Järve
Orthodox church of the Transfiguration of Jesus Christ in Kohtla-Järve
Pühajõe Church
Pühajõe Church
Ida-Virumaa, Estonia

Jõhvi

Jõhvi is a small town in Ida-Virumaa, Estonia, close to the sea. It has a population of about 10,880 (2024). The climate is classified as warm-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfb), with warm summers, cold winters and precipitation in every season.

Now9°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population10,880
Local time17:43
59.36° N, 27.42° EElevation 61 mUTC+3 · Eastern European Summer Time
Postal codes41531–41538, 41541 …
The year in Jõhviweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec16October
October: high / low9° / 3°
Rain this month83mm
Sea this month11°
Best timeJun–Aug

Best: Jun–Aug. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.

Jõhvi at a glance

Best time to visitJun–Aug

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month22°C

Average high in July

Coolest month-8°C

Average low in February

Wettest monthOctober

83 mm of rain

Driest monthApril

33 mm of rain

Warmest sea18°C

August

Monuments nearby10+

within 14 km

Weather in Jõhvi

Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.

14-day forecast
9°C

Partly cloudy · wind 17 km/h · humidity 77%

Today hour by hour
Today22 Oct13°3°
Fri23 Oct13°4°1.5 mm
Sat24 Oct11°6°4.4 mm
Sun25 Oct12°5°
Mon26 Oct11°7°6.2 mm
Tue27 Oct10°5°1.9 mm
Wed28 Oct10°5°
Thu29 Oct10°5°2.5 mm
Fri30 Oct12°4°0.5 mm
Sat31 Oct11°3°

When to go to Jõhvi

Each month's weather score (warmth, sun, dry days) with its temperatures and rain.

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score101824306269696553161010
High-2°-2°2°9°15°19°22°21°16°9°3°0°
Low-7°-8°-5°0°5°9°12°11°7°3°-1°-5°
Rain (mm)4535393349838410375836553
Wet days141211101012131413151515
Sea1°0°0°2°7°12°17°18°15°11°7°4°

What's on in Jõhvi

Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.

Monuments and museums in Jõhvi

All monuments

More museums: Jõhvi kindluskiriku muuseum · Jõhvi rahva jalgpallimuuseum

Outdoors around Jõhvi

Hiking routes from the town, and what there is to do within 15 km: huts, viewpoints, climbing, camping, ski areas and dive sites.

Things to do
Kukruse aherainemägiViewpoints · 110 m
0.6 km
Toila lõkkekohtCamp sites
0.9 km
Rääkjärve lõkkekohtCamp sites
9.8 km
Kiviõli Seikluskeskus TalveparkSki area · 2 km of pistes · 1 lifts
27 km

Nature around Jõhvi

Nature in Estonia

Wildlife in October

The birds and mammals of Estonia seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.

The sky over Jõhvi

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Jõhvi

The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.

Earthquakes

Fossil sites near this town

Fossil sites: 1 · 0 km

Fossils in Estonia
Ordovician · 1

Formations around the town

Towns and villages around Jõhvi

Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.

Jõhvi from above

Postal codes

41531–41538415414159141593415954159741599

Getting to Jõhvi

Tartu AirportTAY
124 km
Lennart Meri Tallinn AirportTLL
147 km
Pulkovo AirportLED
167 km
JõhviRailway station
1 km
OruRailway station
8.9 km
VaivaraRailway station
20 km

Places near Jõhvi

Places with a climate like Jõhvi

Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Jõhvi?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Jõhvi.
What is the hottest month in Jõhvi?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 22°C and lows of 12°C.
What is the coldest month in Jõhvi?
February is the coldest month, with average highs of -2°C and lows of -8°C.
What is the rainiest month in Jõhvi?
October is the wettest month with about 83 mm of precipitation on 15 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Jõhvi?
The sea is warmest in August at about 18°C and coolest in February at about 0°C.
What is the postal code of Jõhvi?
Jõhvi has 14 postal codes: 41531–41538, 41541, 41591, 41593, 41595, 41597, 41599.