Geography of Estonia
Geography of Estonia: location, coordinates, elevation, terrain and the places around it.
Geography of Estonia
Helsinki is 51 mi to the north, Finland is 51 mi to the north, Helsinki Airport is 61 mi to the north and Latvia is 173 mi to the south.
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Coordinates: 59°26′13.2″N 24°45′13″E (59.437, 24.7536)
Quick facts about Estonia
| Type | Country |
|---|---|
| Continent | Europe |
| Continent | Europe |
| Coordinates | 59°26′13.2″N 24°45′13″E (59.437, 24.7536) |
| Capital | Tallinn |
| Population | 1.370.000 |
| Area | 17.462 sq mi |
| ISO code | EE |
| ISO 3166-1 alpha-3 | EST |
| Currency | Euro (EUR) |
| Languages | Estonian |
| Calling code | +372 |
| Time zone | Europe/Tallinn |
| Local time | 12:54 PM (UTC+03:00) |
| Best months | May, June, July, August and September |
| Climate | Subarctic |
Summary
Estonia is a country in Europe. Estonia is a country in Europe with its capital at Tallinn. It has a population of about 1.4 million. The capital is Tallinn.
Right now it is 53°F (12°C) in Estonia with drizzle. It feels like 48°F. Today runs from 51°F to 56°F. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Sightseeing conditions score 6.2/10 - fair - plan around the weather.
The best time to visit Estonia is May, June, July, August and September. The climate is subarctic. January, February and December tend to be the least comfortable months. July is the warmest month with average highs near 72°F, while January is the coldest with lows near 19°F.
The closest major airport is Helsinki Airport (HEL), about 61 mi away.
In plain terms. Today is slightly warmer than average for October. The forecast high of 56°F is 6.7°F above the 50°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 8 AM to 11 AM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. fishing is the strongest bet in Estonia today at 8.9/10. Wet roads are likely; braking distances roughly double in heavy rain.
Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.
Climate in Estonia month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 27° | 19° | 2,3 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| February | 29° | 20° | 1,0 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| March | 44° | 32° | 1,0 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| April | 48° | 35° | 1,9 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| May | 60° | 45° | 1,1 in | ★★★★☆ |
| June | 67° | 54° | 4,9 in | ★★★★☆ |
| July | 72° | 59° | 4,8 in | ★★★★☆ |
| August | 68° | 56° | 3,7 in | ★★★★☆ |
| September | 65° | 53° | 2,3 in | ★★★★☆ |
| October | 50° | 41° | 3,1 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| November | 40° | 35° | 3,2 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| December | 35° | 29° | 2,5 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
Climate type: Subarctic. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Estonia?
Estonia is a country in Europe. Its coordinates are 59.437, 24.7536. It lies in Europe.
What is the weather like in Estonia right now?
It is currently 53°F (12°C) with drizzle. Humidity is 92% and wind is 12 mph.
When is the best time to visit Estonia?
May, June, July, August and September offer the most comfortable conditions in Estonia, which has a subarctic climate. January, February and December are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Estonia in?
Estonia observes Europe/Tallinn (UTC+03:00). The local time is 12:54 PM.
How many people live in Estonia?
Estonia has a population of approximately 1.4 million.
What is the nearest airport to Estonia?
The closest airports are Helsinki Airport (HEL), 61 mi away and Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN), 240 mi away.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (countries-v1) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| Map tiles | OpenStreetMap contributors, CARTO and Esri. |
| Elevation | Open-Meteo digital elevation model where the dataset has no value. |
| Method | Scores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing - the block is simply not shown. |
Last updated October 5, 2026 at 12:54 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
