Põlva, Estonia experiences average highs of 10°C (50°F) and lows of 4°C (39°F) throughout the year. Rainfall is moderate, averaging about 12 rainy days per month. Average highs have warmed by 1.0°C (1.8°F) across the available records.
Põlva, Estonia Weather & Climate 2026
Monthly climate averages for Põlva, Estonia. Based on 10-year ERA5 reanalysis data.
Climate Overview
Drier season: Feb–Nov 
Wetter season: Jan–Dec At-a-Glance Climate Summary
Live Weather & Air Quality
Key figures
Climate Score
4.1/10
Best: May, June, July, August, September
UV Index
3
Low
Temperature 10°C / 4°C
Feels Like 7°C / 1°C
Rainy Days 12
Rainfall 58 mm
Sunshine 7 h
Humidity 79%
Wind Speed 18 km/h
Dew Point 3°C
Snow Days 10 days
Frost Days 16 days
Hottest Month
22°C
July
Avg Low 15°C
Rain 15 days
Coldest Month
-6°C
January
Avg High -2°C
Rain 12 days
Driest Month
9 days
September
Avg High 16°C
Avg Low 10°C
Windiest Month
20 km/h
January (Gusts 38)
Worst Time to Visit
Consider avoiding January, February, November, December due to very cold temperatures, frequent rain.
Sun Position
Sunrise 04:32
Daylight 17.5h
Sunset 22:03
Live conditions —
Põlva on the map · live conditions
Põlva, Estonia
- Continent
- Europe
- Country
- Estonia
- City
- Põlva
- Population
- 5.1K
- Coordinates
- 58.06°, 27.07°
Seasonal Breakdown
Spring
Mar–May
Avg High 10°C
Avg Low 2°C
Rain 10 days/mo
1/3 best months
Summer
Jun–Aug
Avg High 21°C
Avg Low 14°C
Rain 14 days/mo
3/3 best months
Autumn
Sep–Nov
Avg High 10°C
Avg Low 5°C
Rain 11 days/mo
1/3 best months
Winter
Dec–Feb
Avg High -1°C
Avg Low -5°C
Rain 11 days/mo
Climate Charts
Based on historical averages (2016–2025)
Monthly Temperatures
High Low Shaded bands show the typical range across the available yearly records.
Line chart showing monthly temperatures. Jan: -2°C / -6°C . Feb: -1°C / -5°C . Mar: 4°C / -3°C . Apr: 10°C / 1°C . May: 16°C / 7°C . Jun: 21°C / 13°C . Jul: 22°C / 15°C . Aug: 21°C / 14°C . Sep: 16°C / 10°C . Oct: 9°C / 5°C . Nov: 4°C / 1°C . Dec: 0°C / -3°C .
Monthly Rainfall
Rainfall
Bar chart showing monthly rainfall. Jan: 49 mm. Feb: 40 mm. Mar: 35 mm. Apr: 51 mm. May: 56 mm. Jun: 80 mm. Jul: 92 mm. Aug: 86 mm. Sep: 46 mm. Oct: 67 mm. Nov: 53 mm. Dec: 42 mm.
Monthly Humidity
Humidity
Line chart showing monthly humidity. Jan: 87%. Feb: 85%. Mar: 77%. Apr: 71%. May: 66%. Jun: 69%. Jul: 75%. Aug: 77%. Sep: 79%. Oct: 85%. Nov: 88%. Dec: 89%.
Monthly Wind Speed
Wind Speed Gusts
Bar chart showing monthly wind speed. Jan: 20 km/h . Feb: 20 km/h . Mar: 19 km/h . Apr: 19 km/h . May: 17 km/h . Jun: 17 km/h . Jul: 17 km/h . Aug: 17 km/h . Sep: 18 km/h . Oct: 20 km/h . Nov: 19 km/h . Dec: 19 km/h .
Sunshine
Sunshine
Sunshine: Jan: 1h. Feb: 3h. Mar: 7h. Apr: 10h. May: 12h. Jun: 13h. Jul: 12h. Aug: 11h. Sep: 8h. Oct: 4h. Nov: 2h. Dec: 1h.
UV Index
UV Index
Bar chart showing monthly UV index. Jan: UV 1. Feb: UV 1. Mar: UV 2. Apr: UV 4. May: UV 5. Jun: UV 6. Jul: UV 5. Aug: UV 5. Sep: UV 3. Oct: UV 2. Nov: UV 1. Dec: UV 0.
Monthly Daylight Hours
Daylight 12h reference
Monthly Dew Point & Comfort
Dew Point Dry Comfortable Humid Muggy Oppressive
Snow Days
Snow Days Snowfall
Snow Days: Jan: 16 days. Feb: 15 days. Mar: 10 days. Apr: 5 days. May: 0 days. Jun: 0 days. Jul: 0 days. Aug: 0 days. Sep: 0 days. Oct: 2 days. Nov: 9 days. Dec: 16 days.
Climate Trends
Average highs have warmed by 1.0°C (1.8°F) across the available records. Average rainfall is trending wetter by about 9 mm.
2016 to 2025
Avg high Avg rainfall
Climate summary
| Last 12 months | All years | |
|---|---|---|
| Hottest month | Jul 2025 · 24°C | Jul · 22°C |
| Coldest month | Feb 2025 · -7°C | Jan · -6°C |
| Wettest month | Jul 2025 · 157 mm | Jul · 92 mm |
| Windiest month | Jun 2025 · 22 km/h | Jan · 20 km/h |
Month-by-Month Weather Table
January
Poor 
February
Poor March
Poor April
Poor May best
Fair June best
Excellent July best
Good August best
Excellent September best
Good October
Poor November
Poor December
Poor | Month | Temp | Feels Like | Rain | Sun | Humidity | UV | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | -2°C / -6°C | -6°C / -11°C | 12days (49 mm) Wet | 1.3h Poor | 87% Very Muggy | 0.5 Low | Poor | View Details |
| February | -1°C / -5°C | -5°C / -10°C | 10days (40 mm) Wet | 3.3h Poor | 85% Humid | 1.2 Low | Poor | View Details |
| March | 4°C / -3°C | -1°C / -7°C | 10days (35 mm) Wet | 6.7h Fair | 77% Humid | 2.3 Moderate | Poor | View Details |
| April | 10°C / 1°C | 6°C / -3°C | 11days (51 mm) Wet | 9.5h Good | 71% Muggy | 3.5 Moderate | Poor | View Details |
| May best | 16°C / 7°C | 14°C / 4°C | 10days (56 mm) Wet | 12.4h Excellent | 66% Muggy | 4.9 Moderate | Fair | View Details |
| June best | 21°C / 13°C | 20°C / 11°C | 13days (80 mm) Wet | 13.1h Excellent | 69% Muggy | 5.5 High | Excellent | View Details |
| July best | 22°C / 15°C | 22°C / 14°C | 15days (92 mm) Wet | 12.4h Excellent | 75% Muggy | 5.4 High | Good | View Details |
| August best | 21°C / 14°C | 20°C / 13°C | 13days (86 mm) Wet | 10.5h Excellent | 77% Humid | 4.6 Moderate | Excellent | View Details |
| September best | 16°C / 10°C | 14°C / 8°C | 9days (46 mm) Wet | 7.9h Good | 79% Humid | 3.4 Moderate | Good | View Details |
| October | 9°C / 5°C | 6°C / 1°C | 12days (67 mm) Wet | 4.2h Fair | 85% Humid | 1.5 Low | Poor | View Details |
| November | 4°C / 1°C | 0°C / -4°C | 11days (53 mm) Wet | 1.6h Poor | 88% Very Muggy | 0.7 Low | Poor | View Details |
| December | 0°C / -3°C | -4°C / -8°C | 12days (42 mm) Wet | 1h Poor | 89% Very Muggy | 0.4 Low | Poor | View Details |
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Frequently Asked Questions
The best months to visit Põlva are May, June, July, August, September, when temperatures are comfortable and rainfall is at its lowest. This is based on 10-year climate averages for Põlva, scoring temperature, rainfall, humidity, and sunshine hours.
The hottest month in Põlva is July, with average daytime highs of 22°C (72°F). Plan outdoor activities for early morning or late afternoon if visiting during this period.
The coldest month in Põlva is January, with average overnight lows of -6°C (22°F). Pack warm layers and expect shorter daylight hours during this period.
The wettest month in Põlva is July, averaging 92mm of precipitation across 15 rainy days. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is essential.
The rainy season in Põlva runs through July, June, August, January, with the heaviest rainfall in July. Based on 10-year averages for Põlva.
Põlva receives approximately 84 sunshine hours per year. The sunniest month is June with around 13 hours. Based on climate data for Põlva.
The least favorable months to visit Põlva are January, February, November, December, primarily due to very cold temperatures, frequent rain. For the best conditions, consider May, June, July, August, September instead.
The annual average UV index in Põlva is 3, classified as moderate. Standard sun protection (sunscreen, hat) is recommended during prolonged outdoor exposure.
Average humidity in Põlva is 79%, classified as humid. Humidity levels are generally comfortable and should not affect outdoor activities for most people.
Yes, Põlva receives snow. Months with snowfall average 10 snow days and 14 cm (6 in) of accumulation, with about 16 frost days during winter.
Average wind speeds in Põlva are 18 km/h (11 mph). The windiest month is January with peak winds reaching 20 km/h (12 mph) (gusts up to 38 km/h / 24 mph).
Põlva averages 2 clear-sky days per month with overall cloud cover around 72%. The clearest skies occur in May.
The annual average dew point in Põlva is 3°C (37°F), which feels dry and comfortable. Outdoor activities are comfortable year-round from a humidity standpoint.
Põlva has a Warm-Summer Continental climate, classified as Dfb under the Köppen system. Continental climates experience extreme temperature ranges — hot summers and cold, snowy winters.
The 'feels like' temperature in Põlva ranges from 1°C (34°F) to 7°C (45°F) on average. Wind chill makes winters feel noticeably colder than the actual temperature — layered clothing is recommended.
Yes, July is a great time to visit Põlva. It earns a climate score of 7.4/10 with Good.
For July in Põlva, pack Umbrella, Waterproof jacket, Waterproof shoes, Sunscreen (SPF 30+), Sunglasses. With average highs of 22°C (72°F) and 15 rainy days, these essentials will keep you comfortable.
Data Source
Climate data derived from ERA5 reanalysis (ECMWF), averaged over 2016–2025. Sea surface temperature from marine reanalysis data. Climate scores and seasonal estimates are computed by WorldStats.
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