Viirelaid
Island Small Estonian Baltic Sea island near Muhu
Small islet off Saaremaa with a lighthouse and seabird colonies; visitors come for birdwatching, quiet walks and island-hopping across the Estonian archipelago.
Tips for Visiting Viirelaid #
- Plan access by arranging a boat from the nearest Saaremaa/Muhu ports and confirm schedules with local operators - services to small islets are infrequent and seasonal.
- Expect minimal facilities: treat Viirelaid as a short natural-visit destination focused on shoreline/birdlife observation rather than a staffed tourist site, and time your visit for calm sea conditions.
Best Time to Visit Viirelaid #
Best visited in summer (June-August) when sea access and daytime conditions are most favorable.
Weather & Climate near Viirelaid #
Continental climate with mild summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in February). Temperatures range from -6°C to 22°C. Moderate rainfall (568 mm/year).
January
January is freezing with highs of 0°C and lows of -5°C. Moderate rainfall (37 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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February
February is the coldest month with highs of -1°C and lows of -6°C. The driest month with just 29 mm and mostly overcast skies.
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March
March is freezing with highs of 2°C and lows of -5°C. The driest month with just 29 mm and mostly overcast skies.
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April
April is cold with highs of 7°C and lows of 1°C. Moderate rainfall (32 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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May
May is cool with highs of 14°C and lows of 6°C. Moderate rainfall (30 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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June
June is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 10°C. Moderate rainfall (43 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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July
July is the warmest month with highs of 22°C and lows of 15°C. Moderate rainfall (62 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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August
August is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 14°C. The wettest month with 66 mm of rain and partly cloudy skies.
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September
September is cool with highs of 15°C and lows of 10°C. The wettest month with 66 mm of rain and mostly overcast skies.
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October
October is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of 5°C. Moderate rainfall (62 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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November
November is cold with highs of 5°C and lows of 1°C. Moderate rainfall (64 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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December
December is freezing with highs of 1°C and lows of -2°C. Moderate rainfall (48 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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