May · Estonia
Best time to visit Pärnu in May Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Pärnu in May
Average temperature 11°C, 29 mm of rain, about 27 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 75% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
May score
6.3/10
Ranked #3 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 11°C
- Rainfall
- 29 mm
- Humidity
- 75%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 27
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $$ · Moderate Cost ($$)
May in Pärnu scores 6.3/10 for beach and coastal travel - one of the top 12-month picks (#3). Expect around 11°C, 29 mm of rain, and roughly 27 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Pärnu is Estonia's summer capital, with a long sandy beach, spa hotels and a river promenade.
May in Pärnu — workable with trade-offs
May averages 11°C (52°F) — jacket weather. Comfortable for walking and museums, too cool for anything water-based.
Expect 29 mm of rain — occasional showers rather than washed-out days — alongside about 27 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 16.5 daylight hours.
It scores 6.3/10 here, 3rd of 12 months, against 7.1/10 in the destination's best month.
Pack a mid-weight jacket, long sleeves and shoes you can walk 15 km in.
Figure on mid-season pricing, with crowds are moderate.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Pärnu in May?
- In May, Pärnu averages 11°C, 29 mm of rain, and about 27 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 6.3/10.
- Is May a good time to visit Pärnu?
- May earns a 6.3/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Pärnu in May?
- Expect about 29 mm of rain in May. Average humidity is 75% and there are about 27 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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