AI-generatedSillamäe at a glance
- Best time
- Jul
- Warmest month
- Jul · 23°
- Warmest sea
- Aug · 18.4°
- Sunshine a year
- 1,770 h
- Rain a year
- 730 mm
- Climate
- Continental
- Time zone
- UTC+2 / UTC+3
- Elevation
- 23 m
Climate in Sillamäe
Sillamäe 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 −2 °C. With around 1,770 hours of sunshine a year, Sillamäe is moderately sunny; July is the sunniest month with 9.4 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Sillamäe
The best time to visit Sillamäe is in July. The sea stays too cool for a classic beach holiday: even in August it only reaches 18.4 °C. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from May to June. Rain is frequent from August to January; the wettest month is August with 90 mm.
Sillamäe through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Sillamäe in spring
Mar – May
Poor
- 2–16 °C by day
- Sea 3 °C
- 6.7 h of sun a day
- 28 rainy days in all
Sillamäe in summer
Jun – Aug
Fair
- 20–23 °C by day
- Sea 17 °C
- 8.8 h of sun a day
- 38 rainy days in all
Sillamäe in autumn
Sep – Nov
Poor
- 3–16 °C by day
- Sea 11 °C
- 2.8 h of sun a day
- 43 rainy days in all
Sillamäe in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- −2–0 °C by day
- Sea 2 °C
- 1.1 h of sun a day
- 38 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No month
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
May – Jun
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
Aug – 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
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 3°
- Midday, 13:00: about 9°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 9°
- Evening, 20:00: about 6°
- Night, 23:00: about 5°
07:4418:05
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 07:19–08:42 · evening 17:07–18:30
- Blue hour
- Morning 07:03–07:19 · evening 18:30–18:46
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 Sillamäe compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs fall from about 12° at the start of the month to 6° at the end. The sea cools from 13° to 9°. The days get 2.6 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 12° | 6° |
| Night-time low | 5° | 1° |
| Sea | 13° | 9° |
| Daylight | 11.6 h | 9.0 h |
What is the weather like in Sillamäe in October?
In October, Sillamäe is cold: daytime highs average 9 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. The sea averages 10.8 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 2.5 hours a day. It rains often – on about 16 days, adding up to 83 mm. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Sillamäe.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 10 h 21 min07:44 – 18:05
- UV index
- 1 · lowclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 24 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 77 %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 %0 %
- Few rainy daysweight 20 %17 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Sun, sea & sand”.
What to pack in October
- Warm jacket
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Compare two months in Sillamäe
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 Sillamäe: score 55 against 3. In July, days are 14 °C warmer than in October. The sea is 7 °C warmer in July. July has 4 fewer rainy days. The sun shines 7 hours longer a day in July.
| Month | October | July |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 3 | 55better |
| Daytime high | 9° | 23° |
| Night-time low | 3° | 12° |
| Sea | 10.8° | 18.1° |
| Sunshine | 2.5 h | 9.4 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 16 | 12better |
| Rainfall | 83 mm | 71 mmbetter |
| Muggy days | 0better | 2 |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Sillamäe month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
7January−2° · Sea 1° · 0.8 h
In January, Sillamäe is bitterly cold: daytime highs average −2 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−7 °C). The sea averages 1.2 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 0.8 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 13 days, totalling 51 mm; on about 9 of them it snows. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Sillamäe.
Sillamäe in January11February−2° · Sea 0° · 2.0 h
In February, Sillamäe is bitterly cold: daytime highs average −2 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−8 °C). The sea averages 0.1 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 2.0 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 10 days, totalling 39 mm; on about 8 of them it snows. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Sillamäe.
Sillamäe in February17March2° · Sea 0° · 4.4 h
In March, Sillamäe is bitterly cold: daytime highs average 2 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−5 °C). The sea averages 0.4 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 4.4 hours of sunshine a day. Precipitation falls on about 9 days, totalling 36 mm; on about 5 of them it snows. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Sillamäe.
Sillamäe in March25April10° · Sea 2° · 6.6 h
In April, Sillamäe is cool: daytime highs average 10 °C, and nights cool down to about 0 °C. The sea averages 2.2 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 6.6 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 37 mm in total. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, April is not an ideal month for a holiday in Sillamäe.
Sillamäe in April33May16° · Sea 8° · 9.0 h
In May, Sillamäe is mild: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. The sea averages 7.5 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. With around 9.0 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 51 mm in total. All in all, May is not an ideal month for a holiday in Sillamäe.
Sillamäe in May35June20° · Sea 13° · 9.2 h
In June, Sillamäe is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sea averages 13.3 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. With around 9.2 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 77 mm in total. All in all, June is not an ideal month for a holiday in Sillamäe.
Sillamäe in June55July23° · Sea 18° · 9.4 h
In July, Sillamäe is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sea averages 18.1 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. With around 9.4 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 71 mm in total. All in all, July is a so-so month for a holiday in Sillamäe – and yet one of the best months here.
Sillamäe in July42August22° · Sea 18° · 7.8 h
In August, Sillamäe is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sea averages 18.4 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. The sun shines for around 7.8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 90 mm in total. All in all, August is a so-so month for a holiday in Sillamäe.
Sillamäe in August15September16° · Sea 15° · 5.0 h
In September, Sillamäe is mild: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sea averages 15.1 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 5.0 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 66 mm in total. All in all, September is not an ideal month for a holiday in Sillamäe.
Sillamäe in September3October9° · Sea 11° · 2.5 h
In October, Sillamäe is cold: daytime highs average 9 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. The sea averages 10.8 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 2.5 hours a day. It rains often – on about 16 days, adding up to 83 mm. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Sillamäe.
Sillamäe in October5November3° · Sea 7° · 0.9 h
In November, Sillamäe is cold: daytime highs average 3 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−1 °C). The sea averages 7.0 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 0.9 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 15 days, totalling 69 mm; on about 4 of them it snows. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Sillamäe.
Sillamäe in November4December0° · Sea 4° · 0.5 h
In December, Sillamäe is bitterly cold: daytime highs average 0 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−5 °C). The sea averages 3.7 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 0.5 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 15 days, totalling 61 mm; on about 9 of them it snows. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Sillamäe.
Sillamäe 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 Sillamäe
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 3°. The room should be heated.
The coolest nights are in February (−8°), the warmest in July (12°). 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 | 7 | −2° | −7° | 1.2° | 0.8 h | 13 | 51 |
| FebruaryFeb | 11 | −2° | −8° | 0.1° | 2.0 h | 10 | 39 |
| MarchMar | 17 | 2° | −5° | 0.4° | 4.4 h | 9 | 36 |
| AprilApr | 25 | 10° | 0° | 2.2° | 6.6 h | 9 | 37 |
| MayMay | 33 | 16° | 5° | 7.5° | 9.0 h | 9 | 51 |
| JuneJun | 35 | 20° | 10° | 13.3° | 9.2 h | 12 | 77 |
| JulyJul | 55 | 23° | 12° | 18.1° | 9.4 h | 12 | 71 |
| AugustAug | 42 | 22° | 11° | 18.4° | 7.8 h | 13 | 90 |
| SeptemberSep | 15 | 16° | 8° | 15.1° | 5.0 h | 12 | 66 |
| OctoberOct | 3 | 9° | 3° | 10.8° | 2.5 h | 16 | 83 |
| NovemberNov | 5 | 3° | −1° | 7.0° | 0.9 h | 15 | 69 |
| DecemberDec | 4 | 0° | −5° | 3.7° | 0.5 h | 15 | 61 |
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
59.40° N, 27.76° E · 23 m · Europe/Tallinn
Sea temperature
Sea temperature in Sillamäe
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 9.2 – 12.2 °C
Swimming season: Always below 20 °C
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in Sillamäe ranges from 0.1 °C in February to 18.4 °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 20.0 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 1.2° | 0.2° | 2.6° | cold |
| FebruaryFeb | 0.1° | −0.5° | 0.8° | cold |
| MarchMar | 0.4° | −0.3° | 1.2° | cold |
| AprilApr | 2.2° | 1.0° | 3.7° | cold |
| MayMay | 7.5° | 5.2° | 9.0° | cold |
| JuneJun | 13.3° | 11.5° | 15.3° | cold |
| JulyJul | 18.1° | 16.1° | 19.9° | fresh |
| AugustAug | 18.4° | 17.1° | 20.0° | fresh |
| SeptemberSep | 15.1° | 13.7° | 16.3° | cold |
| OctoberOct | 10.8° | 9.2° | 12.2° | cold |
| NovemberNov | 7.0° | 5.5° | 8.2° | cold |
| DecemberDec | 3.7° | 1.8° | 5.1° | cold |
Sunshine
Sunshine hours in Sillamäe
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 2.5 of 10.3 hours of daylight in Sillamäe, 24 % 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 Sillamäe: 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, Sillamäe has about 16 rainy days with 83 mm of rain in total.
UV index
UV index in Sillamäe
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 Sillamäe
How breezy and how cloudy Sillamäe 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 Sillamäe typically peaks at 24 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: Sep – May.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 77 % of the sky over Sillamäe: mostly cloudy, with about 2.5 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 Sillamäe
When Sillamäe 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, Sillamäe has about 1 day with at least 1 cm of fresh snow, 4 cm in total. The chance of seeing snow during a week's stay is 15 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 Sillamäe
Weather for your travel dates
Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.
Sillamäe 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.
Sillamäe has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 47) and its weakest during October half-term (score 3).
- 23
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Poor
- 8 °C by day
- Sea 2 °C
- 5.9 h of sun a day
- 9 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Snow
- 33
May half-term
May – Jun
Poor
- 17 °C by day
- Sea 9 °C
- 9.0 h of sun a day
- 10 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 47
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
FairBest holidays
- 22 °C by day
- Sea 18 °C
- 8.4 h of sun a day
- 13 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 3
October half-term
Oct
Poor
- 9 °C by day
- Sea 11 °C
- 2.5 h of sun a day
- 16 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 6
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- −1 °C by day
- Sea 2 °C
- 0.7 h of sun a day
- 14 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 50 min
- Distance
- 1,970 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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Sillamäe vs Narva
In October Narva has the better holiday weather (score 9 vs 3). During the day it is about as warm in Narva as in Sillamäe. Narva gets one hour less sunshine a day.
| in October | Sillamäe | Narva |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 3 | 9 |
| Daytime high | 9° | 9° |
| Sea | 11° | no sea nearby |
| Sunshine | 3 h | 2 h |
| Rainy days | 16 | 12 |
| Best time | Jul | May – Aug |
Through the year
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Estonia in October: the best places
In October, Sillamäe ranks 15 of 15 destinations in this country.
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Frequently asked questions about Sillamäe
When is the best time to visit Sillamäe?
The best time to visit Sillamäe 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 Sillamäe?
The sea temperature in Sillamäe ranges from 0.1 °C in February to 18.4 °C in August. Even at its warmest the sea stays below 20 °C, so swimming is bracing at best.
Can you swim in Sillamäe in October?
Only if you don't mind cold water: in October the sea averages just 10.8 °C. Comfortable swimming temperatures are not reached at any time of year.
What is the warmest month in Sillamäe?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 23 °C and nights around 12 °C. February is the coolest month at −2 °C.
When does it rain most in Sillamäe?
Rain is frequent from August to January; the wettest month is August with 90 mm. The driest month is March with 36 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Sillamäe get?
Sillamäe gets around 1,770 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 9.4 hours a day; in December there are 0.5 hours a day.
What time zone is Sillamäe in?
Sillamäe is on UTC+2 in January and UTC+3 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Sillamäe?
A nonstop flight from London to Sillamäe takes about 2 h 50 min, for a straight-line distance of about 1,970 km.
Which school holidays are best for Sillamäe?
Sillamäe has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 47) and its weakest during October half-term (score 3). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 23, May half-term 33, summer holidays 47, October half-term 3, Christmas holidays 6.