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Viljandi Weather in May

Viljandi in May

The short of it: Viljandi in May averages a high of 18 °C (65 °F) and a low of 6 °C (42 °F), with 36 mm (1.4 in) of rain and about 16 h 44 min of daylight. Rated 5 of 5 for a visit; the best months are May and July. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 18° · low 6° · rain 36 mm · daylight 16 h 44 min

✦✦✦✦✦ Recommended for a visit · best months: May & July

May in Viljandi brings afternoons near 18° and nights around 6°, with about 36 mm of rain over the month. Highs rise 8° against April, to near 18°; nights run about 6°. Rain is modest, about 36 mm, the 10th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 16 h 44 min in mid-May, 146 minutes more than a month before.

For the traveller: pack layers, a wool coat and stout boots. The Almanac rates May 5 of 5 for a visit; it is the best month of the year to come.

Against its neighbours, Viljandi runs warmer than most and about as wet in May. Viiratsi, 3 km to the E, sees much the same highs.

May in Viljandi, by the numbers

Warmth rank
4th warmest of 12
Rain rank
10th wettest of 12
Versus April
8° warmer, 6.0 mm more rain
Versus June
1° colder
Day–night spread
13°
Snow season
Nov–Mar
Daylight, mid-month
16 h 44 min
Average wind
11 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

May averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
ViiratsiViljandimaa3 km E18°6°37 mm
RamsiViljandimaa7 km SSW18°5°36 mm
Suure-JaaniViljandimaa20 km NNW18°5°36 mm
OlustvereViljandimaa21 km N18°5°36 mm
MustlaViljandimaa22 km SE18°5°41 mm
Karksi-NuiaViljandimaa29 km S17°5°40 mm
VõhmaViljandimaa30 km N18°5°37 mm
Abja-PaluojaViljandimaa30 km SSW17°5°39 mm

The Almanac · Viljandi Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
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Highs rise 8° against April, to near 18°; nights run about 6°. Rain is modest, about 36 mm, the 10th wettest month.

Climate of Viljandi by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January-2°-6°45 mm12 km/h7 h 4 min✦✦
February-2°-8°37 mm11 km/h9 h 14 min✦✦
March2°-5°33 mm11 km/h11 h 36 min✦✦✦
April11°1°30 mm11 km/h14 h 18 min✦✦✦✦
May18°6°36 mm11 km/h16 h 44 min✦✦✦✦✦
June20°9°65 mm10 km/h18 h 15 min✦✦✦✦
July24°13°62 mm9 km/h17 h 36 min✦✦✦✦
August22°11°77 mm9 km/h15 h 22 min✦✦✦
September17°7°55 mm9 km/h12 h 42 min✦✦✦✦
October10°2°71 mm10 km/h10 h 6 min✦
November4°-1°65 mm12 km/h7 h 42 min✦✦
December0°-5°53 mm12 km/h6 h 24 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Viljandi in May

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Viljandi in May?

Days average 18 °C (65 °F) and nights 6 °C (42 °F), with about 36 mm (1.4 in) of rain over the month. Highs rise 8° against April, to near 18°; nights run about 6°. Rain is modest, about 36 mm, the 10th wettest month.

Is May a good time to visit Viljandi?

The Almanac gives May 5 of 5 (recommended). It is the best month of the year to visit.

How long are the days in Viljandi in May?

In mid-May the sun is up for about 16 h 44 min. The days are lengthening — from 6 h 24 min in December to 18 h 15 min in June.

Does it snow in Viljandi in May?

Hardly — May nights average 6 °C (42 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Viljandi in May?

Layers, a warm coat and stout boots.

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