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When is the best time to visit Rakvere?

Find the best time to travel to Rakvere, Estonia, with month-by-month weather, temperatures and precipitation. Also compare the local tourist crowds and the activities to do on-site.

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Best time to go to Rakvere

Our tips and advice for choosing the best time to travel to Rakvere.

The maximum temperature in Rakvere is on average 9°C over the year, with values generally ranging between -2°C in February and 21°C in July. About 723 mm of precipitation falls per year, with a minimum of 40 mm in February and a maximum of 93 mm in August.

The climate is suitable for a trip to Rakvere in: May, June, July, August and September. Nevertheless, the months when the weather is really pleasant are June, July, August and September.

In terms of crowd levels, the quietest periods are in March, while crowding is high in June, July and August.

Climate

Climate of Rakvere, Estonia

Temperatures, rain, sunshine and humidity allow you to quickly read the climate month by month in Rakvere.

Climate charts in Rakvere

Temperatures

Average curve and range between monthly minima and maxima.
Average Min / max

Precipitation

Average monthly rainfall observed each month.
Average rainfall Days with significant precipitation (>5 mm) Days with precipitation

Average daily sunshine

Average sunshine hours per day by month.
Sunshine hours

Relative humidity

Average humidity observed over the months.
Average humidity

What is the climate type in Rakvere?

Rakvere has a humid continental climate, which is a type of continental climate. More precisely, according to the Köppen-Geiger classification, it is a warm-summer humid continental climate (without dry season) (Dfb).

Activities

What to do in Rakvere and the best time to go depending on your interests?

Identify the best times for each travel desire in Rakvere and the activities you wish to do there.

Activity calendar

Each dot indicates, month by month, whether conditions are more or less favorable in Rakvere.

Very favorable Potentially favorable Unfavourable
Activity Jan. Feb. Mar. Apr. May Jun. Jul. Aug. Sep. Oct. Nov. Dec.
Cultural visits and heritage
Nature and landscapes
Visitor numbers

Crowd levels and tourist seasons

Compare the busiest periods and the quieter months to plan your trip to Rakvere according to the atmosphere you seek.

Peak crowds
JulyAugust
High season
June
Mid-season
JanuaryFebruaryAprilMaySeptemberOctoberNovemberDecember
Quieter period
March
Crowds at a glance

How do visitor numbers change in Rakvere?

Visitor numbers in Rakvere vary significantly depending on the time of year. The choice of month can therefore really change the atmosphere of the trip: livelier in high season, more relaxed and quieter in low season.

The high season is concentrated mainly in June, July and August, with more visitors, a livelier atmosphere and often increased demand for accommodations.

To travel with fewer crowds, the months of January, February, March, April, May, September, October, November and December are generally the most interesting in terms of crowds.

Updated on 15/09/2026

Visitor index month by month

An index from 0 to 100 to visualize how visitor numbers vary over the year.
Average score
49/100
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Frequently asked questions

Best time to go to Rakvere: Frequently asked questions

Short answers to the questions we most often ask ourselves before booking.

The best weather conditions in Rakvere are concentrated over 4 months: June, July, August and September. It is during this period that the weather is considered good to ideal.

Regarding weather, the least favorable months in Rakvere are the following: January, February, March, April, October, November and December. Travel remains possible, but expect less pleasant conditions and a more flexible itinerary.

There is no real rainy season in Rakvere: precipitation remains fairly consistent from month to month. The wettest month is August (about 93 mm) and the driest is February (about 40 mm).

The hottest month in Rakvere is July, with an average of 21°C during the day and 18°C at night. The coolest is February, with -2°C during the day and -5°C at night.

The sun is at its most generous in June, with about 17.6 hours of sunshine per day. The darkest month is December, with 2.9 hours per day.

Visitor levels are significantly higher during these months: June, July and August. For a quieter trip, aim for January, February, March, April, May, September, October, November and December. Over the year, the average visitor index is 49/100.

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