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Viljandi Castle
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Viljandi St. John's Church
building of Viljandi Museum
building of Viljandi Museum
Viljandi Castle Park suspension bridge
Viljandi Castle Park suspension bridge
Viljandimaa, Estonia

Viljandi

Viljandi is a small town in Viljandimaa, Estonia. It has a population of about 17,255 (2024). The climate is classified as warm-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfb), with warm summers, cold winters and precipitation in every season.

Now6°C
Best timeMay–Jul
Population17,255
Local time06:00
58.36° N, 25.59° EElevation 84 mUTC+2 · Eastern European Standard Time
The year in Viljandiweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec18October
October: high / low9° / 3°
Rain this month85mm
Best timeMay–Jul

Best: May–Jul. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.

Viljandi at a glance

Best time to visitMay–Jul

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month23°C

Average high in July

Coolest month-6°C

Average low in January

Wettest monthDecember

61 mm of rain

Driest monthApril

36 mm of rain

Monuments nearby10+

within 0.7 km

Weather in Viljandi

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

14-day forecast
6°C

Clear · wind 16 km/h · humidity 97%

Today hour by hour
Today27 Oct13°6°
Wed28 Oct11°4°
Thu29 Oct10°5°
Fri30 Oct12°6°0.7 mm
Sat31 Oct9°5°
Sun1 Nov8°3°5.1 mm
Mon2 Nov9°6°6.1 mm
Tue3 Nov7°5°1.5 mm
Wed4 Nov7°2°

When to go to Viljandi

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score121924366967666558181110
High-2°-1°3°11°17°21°23°22°16°9°3°0°
Low-6°-7°-4°1°6°10°13°12°8°3°-1°-4°
Rain (mm)624343364989859469856661
Wet days13111191113141412131415

What's on in Viljandi

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

All events

Music venues

KonservatooriumKoidu tn 13a · 0.8 km
18 shows
Viljandi Pärimusmuusika Aida suur saalTasuja pst 6, Viljandi 71011 · 0.3 km
8 shows
8 shows
Roheline lavaJohan Laidoneri plats, 71003 Viljandi · 0.5 km
8 shows

Viljandi's festivals through the year

Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec

Monuments and museums in Viljandi

All monuments

More museums: Enn Põldroosi Eramuuseum · Kondas centre of naive art · Viljandi Kesklinna Kooli muuseum · Viljandi Museum

Outdoors around Viljandi

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
Närska mägiViewpoints
1.3 km
Loodi paisjärve lõkkekohtCamp sites
1.8 km
Holstre-Polli suusakeskuse vaatetornViewpoints
2.8 km
Aiku Holiday ParkCamp sites
3.9 km

Nature around Viljandi

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 Viljandi

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Viljandi

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

Earthquakes

Fossil sites near this town

Fossil sites: 25 · 1 km

Fossils in Estonia
Silurian · 3Ordovician · 22

Formations around the town

Trilobites · 1Oculichasmops

Viljandi from above

Getting to Viljandi

Tartu AirportTAY
64 km
Pärnu AirportEPU
66 km
Lennart Meri Tallinn AirportTLL
125 km
ViljandiRailway station
1.2 km
SürgavereRailway station
14 km
OlustvereRailway station
20 km

Places near Viljandi

Places with a climate like Viljandi

Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Viljandi?
Based on 30-year climate normals, May, June and July offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Viljandi.
What is the hottest month in Viljandi?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 23°C and lows of 13°C.
What is the coldest month in Viljandi?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of -2°C and lows of -6°C.
What is the rainiest month in Viljandi?
December is the wettest month with about 61 mm of precipitation on 15 wet days.