AI-generatedHaapsalu at a glance
- Best time
- Jul
- Warmest month
- Jul · 23°
- Warmest sea
- Aug · 18.2°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,030 h
- Rain a year
- 664 mm
- Climate
- Continental
- Time zone
- UTC+2 / UTC+3
- Elevation
- 6 m
Climate in Haapsalu
Haapsalu has mild to warm summers and cold winters with occasional snow. July is the warmest month with average highs of 23 °C, while February is the coolest at −1 °C. With around 2,030 hours of sunshine a year, Haapsalu is moderately sunny; June is the sunniest month with 10.3 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Haapsalu
The best time to visit Haapsalu is in July. The sea stays too cool for a classic beach holiday: even in August it only reaches 18.2 °C. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from May to June and in September. Rain is frequent in August and from October to January; the wettest month is August with 85 mm.
Haapsalu through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Haapsalu in spring
Mar – May
Poor
- 3–17 °C by day
- Sea 4 °C
- 7.4 h of sun a day
- 24 rainy days in all
Haapsalu in summer
Jun – Aug
Fair
- 20–23 °C by day
- Sea 16 °C
- 9.8 h of sun a day
- 36 rainy days in all
Haapsalu in autumn
Sep – Nov
Poor
- 5–17 °C by day
- Sea 11 °C
- 3.5 h of sun a day
- 37 rainy days in all
Haapsalu in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 0–2 °C by day
- Sea 3 °C
- 1.5 h of sun a day
- 35 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No month
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
May – Jun, Sep
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
Aug, Oct – Jan
Rainy season or more than 12 rainy days
Snow
Nov – Mar
Snow on 2 or more days
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Your best months: July – August
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Weather in October
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Poor
Best time to visit: July
Where to go in OctoberSea temperature in October
Keep in mindFrequent rain
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 4°
- Midday, 13:00: about 9°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 10°
- Evening, 20:00: about 7°
- Night, 23:00: about 6°
08:0018:23
Cold evenings: bring a warm jacket.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 07:35–08:57 · evening 17:26–18:48
- Blue hour
- Morning 07:19–07:35 · evening 18:48–19:03
Golden hour: the sun between 4° below and 6° above the horizon; blue hour: 6° to 4° below it. Times for the 15th of the month; mountains and clouds shift the light.
October in Haapsalu compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs fall from about 13° at the start of the month to 7° at the end. The sea cools from 13° to 9°. The days get 2.5 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 13° | 7° |
| Night-time low | 6° | 2° |
| Sea | 13° | 9° |
| Daylight | 11.6 h | 9.1 h |
What is the weather like in Haapsalu in October?
In October, Haapsalu is cool: daytime highs average 10 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. The sea averages 11.1 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.2 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 14 rainy days and 73 mm in total. It is often windy: on a typical day the wind peaks at around 28 km/h. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Haapsalu.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 10 h 22 min08:00 – 18:23
- UV index
- 1 · lowclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 28 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 73 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or more
- Snow days
- 1 day1 cm or more of fresh snowAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+3offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 35 %0 %
- Seaweight 25 %0 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %3 %
- Few rainy daysweight 20 %30 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Sun, sea & sand”.
What to pack in October
- A jumper for the evenings
- Rain jacket or umbrella
- Windproof jacket
Compare two months in Haapsalu
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
July has the better holiday weather in Haapsalu: score 54 against 7. In July, days are 13 °C warmer than in October. The sea is 6 °C warmer in July. July has 2 fewer rainy days. The sun shines 7 hours longer a day in July.
| Month | October | July |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 7 | 54better |
| Daytime high | 10° | 23° |
| Night-time low | 4° | 13° |
| Sea | 11.1° | 17.4° |
| Sunshine | 3.2 h | 10.3 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 14 | 12better |
| Rainfall | 73 mm | 74 mm |
| Muggy days | 0better | 2 |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Haapsalu month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
8January0° · Sea 3° · 1.2 h
In January, Haapsalu is bitterly cold: daytime highs average 0 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−5 °C). The sea averages 2.5 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 1.2 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 12 days, totalling 51 mm; on about 7 of them it snows. It is often windy: on a typical day the wind peaks at around 29 km/h. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Haapsalu.
Haapsalu in January12February0° · Sea 1° · 2.4 h
In February, Haapsalu is bitterly cold: daytime highs average −1 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−6 °C). The sea averages 1.1 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 2.4 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 10 days, totalling 40 mm; on about 6 of them it snows. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Haapsalu.
Haapsalu in February20March3° · Sea 1° · 4.9 h
In March, Haapsalu is cold: daytime highs average 3 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−4 °C). The sea averages 1.2 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 4.9 hours of sunshine a day. Precipitation falls on about 8 days, totalling 32 mm; on about 4 of them it snows. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Haapsalu.
Haapsalu in March28April11° · Sea 3° · 7.3 h
In April, Haapsalu is cool: daytime highs average 11 °C, and nights cool down to about 1 °C. The sea averages 3.3 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 7.3 hours a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 36 mm. All in all, April is not an ideal month for a holiday in Haapsalu.
Haapsalu in April35May17° · Sea 8° · 10.1 h
In May, Haapsalu is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. The sea averages 7.9 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. With around 10.1 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 35 mm. All in all, May is not an ideal month for a holiday in Haapsalu.
Haapsalu in May39June20° · Sea 13° · 10.3 h
In June, Haapsalu is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sea averages 13.1 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. With around 10.3 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 61 mm in total. All in all, June is not an ideal month for a holiday in Haapsalu.
Haapsalu in June54July23° · Sea 17° · 10.3 h
In July, Haapsalu is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sea averages 17.4 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. With around 10.3 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 74 mm in total. All in all, July is a so-so month for a holiday in Haapsalu – and yet one of the best months here.
Haapsalu in July48August22° · Sea 18° · 8.7 h
In August, Haapsalu is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sea averages 18.2 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. The sun shines for around 8.7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 14 rainy days and 85 mm in total. All in all, August is a so-so month for a holiday in Haapsalu.
Haapsalu in August20September17° · Sea 15° · 5.9 h
In September, Haapsalu is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sea averages 15.3 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 5.9 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 64 mm in total. All in all, September is not an ideal month for a holiday in Haapsalu.
Haapsalu in September7October10° · Sea 11° · 3.2 h
In October, Haapsalu is cool: daytime highs average 10 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. The sea averages 11.1 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.2 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 14 rainy days and 73 mm in total. It is often windy: on a typical day the wind peaks at around 28 km/h. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Haapsalu.
Haapsalu in October8November5° · Sea 8° · 1.3 h
In November, Haapsalu is cold: daytime highs average 5 °C, and nights cool down to about 0 °C. The sea averages 7.7 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 1.3 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 60 mm in total. Snow falls on about 2 days. It is often windy: on a typical day the wind peaks at around 29 km/h. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Haapsalu.
Haapsalu in November8December2° · Sea 5° · 0.9 h
In December, Haapsalu is bitterly cold: daytime highs average 2 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−3 °C). The sea averages 4.7 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 0.9 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 13 days, totalling 53 mm; on about 6 of them it snows. It is often windy: on a typical day the wind peaks at around 30 km/h. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Haapsalu.
Haapsalu in DecemberClimate in detail
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Haapsalu
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Frost below 0°
- Cold 0–8°
- Cool 8–15°
ColdOctober: nights around 4°. The room should be heated.
The coolest nights are in February (−6°), the warmest in July (13°). Nights fall below 8 °C on average from October to May, so the room should be heated.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sea | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 8 | 0° | −5° | 2.5° | 1.2 h | 12 | 51 |
| FebruaryFeb | 12 | −1° | −6° | 1.1° | 2.4 h | 10 | 40 |
| MarchMar | 20 | 3° | −4° | 1.2° | 4.9 h | 8 | 32 |
| AprilApr | 28 | 11° | 1° | 3.3° | 7.3 h | 8 | 36 |
| MayMay | 35 | 17° | 5° | 7.9° | 10.1 h | 8 | 35 |
| JuneJun | 39 | 20° | 9° | 13.1° | 10.3 h | 10 | 61 |
| JulyJul | 54 | 23° | 13° | 17.4° | 10.3 h | 12 | 74 |
| AugustAug | 48 | 22° | 12° | 18.2° | 8.7 h | 14 | 85 |
| SeptemberSep | 20 | 17° | 8° | 15.3° | 5.9 h | 11 | 64 |
| OctoberOct | 7 | 10° | 4° | 11.1° | 3.2 h | 14 | 73 |
| NovemberNov | 8 | 5° | 0° | 7.7° | 1.3 h | 12 | 60 |
| DecemberDec | 8 | 2° | −3° | 4.7° | 0.9 h | 13 | 53 |
Climate averages 1996–2025 (sunshine partly WMO station normals 1991–2020), not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Sources & licences
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Sea temperature in Haapsalu
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 9.7 – 12.2 °C
Swimming season: Always below 20 °C
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in Haapsalu ranges from 1.1 °C in February to 18.2 °C in August. Even at its warmest the sea stays below 20 °C, so swimming is bracing at best.
The sea warms up slowly: it is warmest in August, while the air already peaks in July. From October to February the sea is even warmer than the afternoon air. The sea temperature varies from year to year: in August, eight out of ten years were between 17.2 and 19.3 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 2.5° | 1.4° | 3.9° | cold |
| FebruaryFeb | 1.1° | 0.2° | 2.2° | cold |
| MarchMar | 1.2° | 0.1° | 2.2° | cold |
| AprilApr | 3.3° | 1.8° | 4.8° | cold |
| MayMay | 7.9° | 6.3° | 10.7° | cold |
| JuneJun | 13.1° | 11.2° | 15.7° | cold |
| JulyJul | 17.4° | 15.5° | 19.5° | fresh |
| AugustAug | 18.2° | 17.2° | 19.3° | fresh |
| SeptemberSep | 15.3° | 13.8° | 16.5° | cold |
| OctoberOct | 11.1° | 9.7° | 12.2° | cold |
| NovemberNov | 7.7° | 6.5° | 8.8° | cold |
| DecemberDec | 4.7° | 3.2° | 6.1° | cold |
Sunshine hours in Haapsalu
Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.
In October, the sun shines for about 3.2 of 10.4 hours of daylight in Haapsalu, 31 % of the daylight hours.
Sunshine hours: estimated from radiation data (ERA5, 1996–2025) and calibrated against measured station values; no weather station is close enough here. Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
Rain in Haapsalu: rainy days and rainfall
A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.
In October, Haapsalu has about 14 rainy days with 73 mm of rain in total.
UV index in Haapsalu
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 1 · lowLittle protection needed; sunglasses on bright days.
The sun is strongest in June (UV 6).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- over 2 h
- Fair skin
- over 2 h
- Light brown skin
- over 2 h
- Olive skin
- over 2 h
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen the time, water, sand and snow shorten it. Sunscreen extends the time only partly.
Monthly values: clear-sky noon estimate from the sun's angle, ozone and altitude. UV today: Open-Meteo forecast.
Wind and clouds in Haapsalu
How breezy and how cloudy Haapsalu is through the year. Tap a month to select it on the whole page.
Wind
Typical daily peak of the wind in km/h: what the afternoon breeze usually reaches, not the gusts.
In October, the wind in Haapsalu typically peaks at 28 km/h during the day: Beaufort 4, moderate breeze.
Breezy months for windsurfing and kiting
From Beaufort 4 (20 km/h) the daily breeze is usually enough for windsurfing and often for kiting, and here it is that strong all year.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 73 % of the sky over Haapsalu: mostly cloudy, with about 3.2 hours of sunshine a day.
Wind: mean daily maximum of the hourly wind 10 m above ground (ERA5, 1996–2025). Gusts are stronger, and the model grid of about 28 km smooths out local effects such as capes and valley winds. Clouds: mean total cloud cover of all layers over day and night (ERA5, 1996–2025). Thin high cloud counts as cover even when the sun still shines through.
Snow in Haapsalu
When Haapsalu is likely to be white: the chance of seeing snow during a week's stay, the days with fresh snow and how much falls. Tap a month to select it.
Snow calendar
- hardly any
- possible
- likely
- very likely
In October, Haapsalu has about 1 day with at least 1 cm of fresh snow, 1 cm in total. The chance of seeing snow during a week's stay is 7 out of 100: hardly any.
Snow days bring at least 1 cm of fresh snow. Fresh snow comes from ERA5 snowfall (1996–2025) at the height of the place, not on the slopes above it; the snow chance also weighs whether the snow settles. An estimate from climate averages, not a snow report.
Planning a trip to Haapsalu
Weather for your travel dates
Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.
Haapsalu in the school holidays
How the weather suits the usual holiday periods. Dates vary by school and region, so each holiday uses the months it usually falls in.
Haapsalu has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 50) and its weakest during October half-term (score 7).
- 26
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Poor
- 8 °C by day
- Sea 3 °C
- 6.6 h of sun a day
- 8 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Snow
- 36
May half-term
May – Jun
Poor
- 17 °C by day
- Sea 9 °C
- 10.1 h of sun a day
- 8 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 50
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
FairBest holidays
- 22 °C by day
- Sea 18 °C
- 9.3 h of sun a day
- 13 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 7
October half-term
Oct
Poor
- 10 °C by day
- Sea 11 °C
- 3.2 h of sun a day
- 14 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 8
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 1 °C by day
- Sea 4 °C
- 1.1 h of sun a day
- 12 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain, Snow
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 2 h 35 min
- Distance
- 1,720 km
- Time zone
- UTC+3
- Jet lag
- Hardly any (under 3 h)
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
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Haapsalu vs Paldiski
In October the holiday weather in Haapsalu and Paldiski is about equally good (score 7 vs 7). During the day it is about as warm in Paldiski as in Haapsalu. The sea is about equally warm.
| in October | Haapsalu | Paldiski |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 7 | 7 |
| Daytime high | 10° | 10° |
| Sea | 11° | 11° |
| Sunshine | 3 h | 3 h |
| Rainy days | 14 | 14 |
| Best time | Jul | Jul – Aug |
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Frequently asked questions about Haapsalu
When is the best time to visit Haapsalu?
The best time to visit Haapsalu is in July. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
How warm is the sea in Haapsalu?
The sea temperature in Haapsalu ranges from 1.1 °C in February to 18.2 °C in August. Even at its warmest the sea stays below 20 °C, so swimming is bracing at best.
Can you swim in Haapsalu in October?
Only if you don't mind cold water: in October the sea averages just 11.1 °C. Comfortable swimming temperatures are not reached at any time of year.
What is the warmest month in Haapsalu?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 23 °C and nights around 13 °C. February is the coolest month at −1 °C.
When does it rain most in Haapsalu?
Rain is frequent in August and from October to January; the wettest month is August with 85 mm. The driest month is March with 32 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Haapsalu get?
Haapsalu gets around 2,030 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is June with 10.3 hours a day; in December there are 0.9 hours a day.
What time zone is Haapsalu in?
Haapsalu is on UTC+2 in January and UTC+3 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Haapsalu?
A nonstop flight from London to Haapsalu takes about 2 h 35 min, for a straight-line distance of about 1,720 km.
Which school holidays are best for Haapsalu?
Haapsalu has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 50) and its weakest during October half-term (score 7). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 26, May half-term 36, summer holidays 50, October half-term 7, Christmas holidays 8.