Ruhnu weather & best time to visit

In January, Ruhnu is bitterly cold: daytime highs average 1 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−2 °C). The sea averages 2.3 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 1.3 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 13 days, totalling 51 mm; on about 7 of them it snows. It is often windy: on a typical day the wind peaks at around 38 km/h. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Ruhnu.

In February, Ruhnu is bitterly cold: daytime highs average 0 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−3 °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 10 days, totalling 38 mm; on about 6 of them it snows. It is often windy: on a typical day the wind peaks at around 35 km/h. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Ruhnu.

In March, Ruhnu is bitterly cold: daytime highs average 2 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−1 °C). The sea averages 0.9 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 5.1 hours of sunshine a day. Precipitation falls on about 8 days, totalling 31 mm; on about 3 of them it snows. It is often windy: on a typical day the wind peaks at around 32 km/h. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Ruhnu.

In April, Ruhnu is cold: daytime highs average 6 °C, and nights cool down to about 2 °C. The sea averages 2.7 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 7.4 hours a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 32 mm. It is often windy: on a typical day the wind peaks at around 30 km/h. All in all, April is not an ideal month for a holiday in Ruhnu.

In May, Ruhnu is cool: daytime highs average 12 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. The sea averages 7.6 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. With around 10.4 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 33 mm. It is often windy: on a typical day the wind peaks at around 28 km/h. All in all, May is not an ideal month for a holiday in Ruhnu.

In June, Ruhnu is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sea averages 13.4 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. With around 10.5 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 54 mm in total. It is often windy: on a typical day the wind peaks at around 28 km/h. All in all, June is not an ideal month for a holiday in Ruhnu.

In July, Ruhnu is mild: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. The sea averages 17.6 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. With around 10.7 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 68 mm in total. It is often windy: on a typical day the wind peaks at around 29 km/h. All in all, July is a so-so month for a holiday in Ruhnu – and yet one of the best months here.

In August, Ruhnu is mild: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. The sea averages 18.3 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. With around 9.2 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 84 mm in total. It is often windy: on a typical day the wind peaks at around 30 km/h. All in all, August is a so-so month for a holiday in Ruhnu – and yet one of the best months here.

In September, Ruhnu is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sea averages 15.6 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 6.3 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 67 mm in total. It is often windy: on a typical day the wind peaks at around 33 km/h. All in all, September is not an ideal month for a holiday in Ruhnu.

In October, Ruhnu is cool: daytime highs average 11 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. The sea averages 11.3 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.5 hours a day. It rains often – on about 15 days, adding up to 85 mm. It is often windy: on a typical day the wind peaks at around 37 km/h. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Ruhnu.

In November, Ruhnu is cold: daytime highs average 6 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. The sea averages 7.8 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 1.4 hours a day. It rains often – on about 15 days, adding up to 72 mm. Snow falls on about 2 days. It is often windy: on a typical day the wind peaks at around 38 km/h. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Ruhnu.

In December, Ruhnu is cold: daytime highs average 4 °C, and nights cool down to about 0 °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 14 days, totalling 60 mm; on about 5 of them it snows. It is often windy: on a typical day the wind peaks at around 39 km/h. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Ruhnu.