AI-generatedMuhu at a glance
- Best time
- Jul
- Warmest month
- Jul · 22°
- Warmest sea
- Aug · 18.2°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,030 h
- Rain a year
- 615 mm
- Climate
- Continental
- Time zone
- UTC+2 / UTC+3
- Elevation
- 21 m
Climate in Muhu
Muhu has mild to warm summers and cold winters with occasional snow. July is the warmest month with average highs of 22 °C, while February is the coolest at −1 °C. With around 2,030 hours of sunshine a year, Muhu is moderately sunny; May is the sunniest month with 10.2 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Muhu
The best time to visit Muhu 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 July and in September. Rain is frequent in August and from October to December; the wettest month is August with 77 mm.
Muhu through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Muhu in spring
Mar – May
Poor
- 3–15 °C by day
- Sea 4 °C
- 7.4 h of sun a day
- 24 rainy days in all
Muhu in summer
Jun – Aug
Fair
- 19–22 °C by day
- Sea 16 °C
- 9.7 h of sun a day
- 33 rainy days in all
Muhu 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
Muhu in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- −1–2 °C by day
- Sea 3 °C
- 1.6 h of sun a day
- 34 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No month
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
May – Jul, Sep
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
Aug, Oct – Dec
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 6°
- Midday, 13:00: about 10°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 10°
- Evening, 20:00: about 8°
- Night, 23:00: about 7°
08:0118:24
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 07:36–08:57 · evening 17:28–18:49
- Blue hour
- Morning 07:20–07:36 · evening 18:49–19:05
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 Muhu 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 8° 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° | 8° |
| Night-time low | 7° | 3° |
| Sea | 13° | 9° |
| Daylight | 11.6 h | 9.1 h |
What is the weather like in Muhu in October?
In October, Muhu is cool: daytime highs average 10 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. The sea averages 11.0 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.3 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 14 rainy days and 69 mm in total. It is often windy: on a typical day the wind peaks at around 31 km/h. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Muhu.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 10 h 24 min08:01 – 18:24
- UV index
- 1 · lowclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 31 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 72 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or more
- Snow days
- 0 days1 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 %5 %
- Few rainy daysweight 20 %32 %
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 Muhu
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 Muhu: score 50 against 7. In July, days are 12 °C warmer than in October. The sea is 7 °C warmer in July. July has 3 fewer rainy days. The sun shines 7 hours longer a day in July.
| Month | October | July |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 7 | 50better |
| Daytime high | 10° | 22° |
| Night-time low | 5° | 15° |
| Sea | 11.0° | 17.5° |
| Sunshine | 3.3 h | 10.2 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 14 | 11better |
| Rainfall | 69 mm | 63 mm |
| Muggy days | 0better | 2 |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Muhu month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
9January0° · Sea 2° · 1.2 h
In January, Muhu is bitterly cold: daytime highs average 0 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−5 °C). The sea averages 2.3 °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 48 mm; on about 7 of them it snows. It is often windy: on a typical day the wind peaks at around 32 km/h. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Muhu.
Muhu in January12February−1° · Sea 1° · 2.6 h
In February, Muhu is bitterly cold: daytime highs average −1 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−6 °C). The sea averages 0.9 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 2.6 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 9 days, totalling 38 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, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Muhu.
Muhu in February20March3° · Sea 1° · 4.8 h
In March, Muhu is bitterly cold: daytime highs average 3 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−4 °C). The sea averages 1.0 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 4.8 hours of sunshine a day. Precipitation falls on about 8 days, totalling 31 mm; on about 4 of them it snows. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Muhu.
Muhu in March28April9° · Sea 3° · 7.3 h
In April, Muhu is cold: daytime highs average 9 °C, and nights cool down to about 2 °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 34 mm. All in all, April is not an ideal month for a holiday in Muhu.
Muhu in April35May15° · Sea 8° · 10.2 h
In May, Muhu is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. The sea averages 8.0 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. With around 10.2 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 32 mm. All in all, May is not an ideal month for a holiday in Muhu.
Muhu in May33June19° · Sea 13° · 10.2 h
In June, Muhu is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sea averages 13.3 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. With around 10.2 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 54 mm in total. All in all, June is not an ideal month for a holiday in Muhu.
Muhu in June50July22° · Sea 18° · 10.2 h
In July, Muhu is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sea averages 17.5 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. With around 10.2 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 63 mm in total. All in all, July is a so-so month for a holiday in Muhu – and yet one of the best months here.
Muhu in July44August21° · Sea 18° · 8.6 h
In August, Muhu is warm: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sea averages 18.2 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. The sun shines for around 8.6 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 77 mm in total. All in all, August is a so-so month for a holiday in Muhu.
Muhu in August20September17° · Sea 15° · 5.9 h
In September, Muhu is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sea averages 15.2 °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 58 mm in total. All in all, September is not an ideal month for a holiday in Muhu.
Muhu in September7October10° · Sea 11° · 3.3 h
In October, Muhu is cool: daytime highs average 10 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. The sea averages 11.0 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.3 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 14 rainy days and 69 mm in total. It is often windy: on a typical day the wind peaks at around 31 km/h. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Muhu.
Muhu in October8November5° · Sea 8° · 1.3 h
In November, Muhu is cold: daytime highs average 5 °C, and nights cool down to about 1 °C. The sea averages 7.6 °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 31 km/h. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Muhu.
Muhu in November7December2° · Sea 5° · 0.9 h
In December, Muhu is bitterly cold: daytime highs average 2 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−2 °C). The sea averages 4.5 °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 51 mm; on about 5 of them it snows. It is often windy: on a typical day the wind peaks at around 33 km/h. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Muhu.
Muhu in DecemberClimate in detail
Year & climate table
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Muhu
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°
- Pleasant 15–20°
ColdOctober: nights around 5°. The room should be heated.
The coolest nights are in February (−6°), the warmest in July (15°). Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) in July. 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 | 9 | 0° | −5° | 2.3° | 1.2 h | 12 | 48 |
| FebruaryFeb | 12 | −1° | −6° | 0.9° | 2.6 h | 9 | 38 |
| MarchMar | 20 | 3° | −4° | 1.0° | 4.8 h | 8 | 31 |
| AprilApr | 28 | 9° | 2° | 3.3° | 7.3 h | 8 | 34 |
| MayMay | 35 | 15° | 7° | 8.0° | 10.2 h | 7 | 32 |
| JuneJun | 33 | 19° | 12° | 13.3° | 10.2 h | 9 | 54 |
| JulyJul | 50 | 22° | 15° | 17.5° | 10.2 h | 11 | 63 |
| AugustAug | 44 | 21° | 14° | 18.2° | 8.6 h | 13 | 77 |
| SeptemberSep | 20 | 17° | 10° | 15.2° | 5.9 h | 11 | 58 |
| OctoberOct | 7 | 10° | 5° | 11.0° | 3.3 h | 14 | 69 |
| NovemberNov | 8 | 5° | 1° | 7.6° | 1.3 h | 12 | 60 |
| DecemberDec | 7 | 2° | −2° | 4.5° | 0.9 h | 13 | 51 |
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
Sea temperature in Muhu
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 9.6 – 12.1 °C
Swimming season: Always below 20 °C
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in Muhu ranges from 0.9 °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 17.1 and 19.6 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 2.3° | 0.9° | 3.7° | cold |
| FebruaryFeb | 0.9° | 0.0° | 1.7° | cold |
| MarchMar | 1.0° | 0.0° | 2.1° | cold |
| AprilApr | 3.3° | 1.5° | 5.2° | cold |
| MayMay | 8.0° | 6.3° | 10.7° | cold |
| JuneJun | 13.3° | 11.2° | 15.9° | cold |
| JulyJul | 17.5° | 15.6° | 19.3° | fresh |
| AugustAug | 18.2° | 17.1° | 19.6° | fresh |
| SeptemberSep | 15.2° | 14.0° | 16.5° | cold |
| OctoberOct | 11.0° | 9.6° | 12.1° | cold |
| NovemberNov | 7.6° | 6.4° | 8.7° | cold |
| DecemberDec | 4.5° | 2.8° | 6.0° | cold |
Sunshine
Sunshine hours in Muhu
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 3.3 of 10.4 hours of daylight in Muhu, 32 % 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
Rain in Muhu: 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, Muhu has about 14 rainy days with 69 mm of rain in total.
UV index
UV index in Muhu
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 & clouds
Wind and clouds in Muhu
How breezy and how cloudy Muhu 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 Muhu typically peaks at 31 km/h during the day: Beaufort 5, fresh 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 72 % of the sky over Muhu: mostly cloudy, with about 3.3 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
Snow in Muhu
When Muhu 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, it hardly ever snows in Muhu.
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 Muhu
Weather for your travel dates
Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.
Muhu 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.
Muhu has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 46) and its weakest during October half-term (score 7).
- 26
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Poor
- 7 °C by day
- Sea 3 °C
- 6.5 h of sun a day
- 8 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Snow
- 35
May half-term
May – Jun
Poor
- 16 °C by day
- Sea 9 °C
- 10.2 h of sun a day
- 8 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 46
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
FairBest holidays
- 22 °C by day
- Sea 18 °C
- 9.2 h of sun a day
- 12 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 7
October half-term
Oct
Poor
- 10 °C by day
- Sea 11 °C
- 3.3 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 3 °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 30 min
- Distance
- 1,690 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.
Good to know: Estonia
- Currency
- Euro (EUR)
- Language
- Estonian
- Sockets
- Type C, F · 230 V
- Traffic
- Drives on the right
- Dialling code
- +372
- Emergency number
- 112
UK plugs need a travel adapter
Sources: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0). Please check details before you travel.
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Muhu compared
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Muhu vs Haapsalu
In October the holiday weather in Muhu and Haapsalu is about equally good (score 7 vs 7). During the day it is about as warm in Haapsalu as in Muhu. The sea is about equally warm.
| in October | Muhu | Haapsalu |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
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Frequently asked questions about Muhu
When is the best time to visit Muhu?
The best time to visit Muhu 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 Muhu?
The sea temperature in Muhu ranges from 0.9 °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 Muhu in October?
Only if you don't mind cold water: in October the sea averages just 11.0 °C. Comfortable swimming temperatures are not reached at any time of year.
What is the warmest month in Muhu?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 22 °C and nights around 15 °C. February is the coolest month at −1 °C.
When does it rain most in Muhu?
Rain is frequent in August and from October to December; the wettest month is August with 77 mm. The driest month is March with 31 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Muhu get?
Muhu gets around 2,030 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is May with 10.2 hours a day; in December there are 0.9 hours a day.
What time zone is Muhu in?
Muhu is on UTC+2 in January and UTC+3 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Muhu?
A nonstop flight from London to Muhu takes about 2 h 30 min, for a straight-line distance of about 1,690 km.
Which school holidays are best for Muhu?
Muhu has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 46) and its weakest during October half-term (score 7). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 26, May half-term 35, summer holidays 46, October half-term 7, Christmas holidays 8.