LiiaLiia (island) at a Glance
About Liia (island)
Liia is a small island located in Lääne County on Estonia’s western coast. It is one of the many minor islands and islets off Estonia’s mainland in the Baltic Sea region.
The island is modest in scale and lies within the coastal waters administered by Lääne County. It does not have widely known built attractions and is typical of small Baltic islands in the area.
No substantial medieval or modern fortified structures are recorded as prominent features of the island, and it is primarily of local geographic interest. The island sits among other small islets and shoals off Estonia’s west coast.
Liia lies off the west coast of Estonia in Lääne County, within the broader coastal and archipelago waters west of the mainland.
Nearby Attractions to Liia (island)
Best Time to Visit Liia (island)
Best visited in summer when seas are calmer and local boat services are most active.
Weather & Climate near Liia (island)
Continental climate with mild summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in February). Temperatures range from -4°C to 22°C. Moderate rainfall (619 mm/year).
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Poor | -2° - 2° | -5° | 36 mm | overcast | 91% | 5.2 m/s | 0.0 low | 6.9h |
| February | Poor | -4° - 1° | -7° | 29 mm | overcast | 92% | 4.7 m/s | 0.1 low | 9.1h |
| March | Poor | -3° - 2° | -5° | 28 mm | overcast | 89% | 4.2 m/s | 0.3 low | 11.6h |
| April | Acceptable | 1° - 7° | 0° | 37 mm | partly cloudy | 85% | 4.3 m/s | 0.6 moderate | 14.2h |
| May | Good | 7° - 14° | 10° | 37 mm | partly cloudy | 81% | 4.1 m/s | 1.1 high | 16.6h |
| June | Very Good | 11° - 18° | 15° | 42 mm | partly cloudy | 80% | 4.0 m/s | 1.3 high | 17.9h |
| July | Very Good | 15° - 22° | 19° | 66 mm | partly cloudy | 78% | 3.8 m/s | 1.3 high | 17.2h |
| August | Very Good | 15° - 21° | 18° | 74 mm | partly cloudy | 78% | 3.7 m/s | 0.9 moderate | 15.1h |
| September | Good | 11° - 16° | 13° | 75 mm | overcast | 82% | 4.5 m/s | 0.5 low | 12.6h |
| October | Acceptable | 6° - 11° | 6° | 74 mm | overcast | 85% | 4.9 m/s | 0.1 low | 10.0h |
| November | Poor | 3° - 6° | 1° | 70 mm | overcast | 89% | 5.3 m/s | 0.0 low | 7.6h |
| December | Poor | 0° - 3° | -3° | 51 mm | overcast | 90% | 5.2 m/s | 0.0 low | 6.2h |
How to Get to Liia (island)
Access requires private boat from coastal towns in Lääne County (for example, from Haapsalu area). Landing sites depend on sea conditions; local skippers know the safest coves.
Tips for Visiting Liia (island)
- Reach the island by private boat or join local island-hopping tours from coastal towns in Lääne County.
- Bring insect repellant and waterproof footwear; winds and tides can make landings tricky.
- Respect local conservation rules - many small Estonian islets are important bird habitat.