February · Estonia
Best time to visit Tartu in February Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Tartu in February
Average temperature -4°C, 54 mm of rain, about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 97% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
February score
3.0/10
Ranked #10 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- -4°C
- Rainfall
- 54 mm
- Humidity
- 97%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 0
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
February in Tartu scores 3.0/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - ranked #10 of 12. Expect around -4°C, 54 mm of rain, and roughly 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Tartu is Estonia's university town, with a hilltop observatory, river parks and a student-run cultural calendar.
February in Tartu: expect compromises
At -4°C (24°F) this is proper winter weather in February: layer up and split the day between outdoor highlights and indoor stops.
54 mm of water-equivalent precipitation makes this a snowy month at resort level; what falls stays as snow, with almost no days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 8.9 hours of daylight.
That is 3/10 on the same scale — 10th of 12 months, versus 8.9/10 for the best month here.
Pack insulated layers, a windproof shell, gloves and boots with grip, a packable rain layer.
Budget for low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.
If your dates are flexible, May is materially better in Tartu — 5.9 points higher on the same scale.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Tartu in February?
- In February, Tartu averages -4°C, 54 mm of rain, and about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 3.0/10.
- Is February a good time to visit Tartu?
- February earns a 3.0/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Tartu in February?
- Expect about 54 mm of rain in February. Average humidity is 97% and there are about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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