Weather in Estonia on October 17, 2026: Cloudy with Clear Spells and Marine Warnings
Today, October 17, 2026, Estonia is experiencing cloudy weather with clear spells. Light rain is moving from the islands and northwestern Estonia towards the east-southeast, expected to thin out by the evening. Morning winds are blowing from the south and southwest at 3-9 m/s, with coastal gusts reaching 13 m/s.
By midday, the wind will gradually shift to the north and northeast starting from the islands, strengthening on the coast by evening to 6-11 m/s (gusts up to 16 m/s). Air temperatures range between 10..14°C.
On Lake Peipus, south and southwest winds will turn north late in the evening at 2-8 m/s, with wave heights of 0.4-0.8 meters. Conditions will remain mostly dry with good visibility and temperatures of 10..12°C.
Marine Wind Warnings
Level 1 strong wind warnings are active across several Estonian marine areas:
- Northern Baltic Sea: North and northeast winds at 13 m/s (gusts up to 18 m/s) with waves reaching 2–4 meters. Valid from 8:00 AM Saturday to 2:00 AM Sunday.
- Gulf of Finland (East and West): South and southwest gusts up to 16 m/s until 10:00 AM (waves 1–2.5 meters). By 6:00 PM, wind shifts to the north/northeast, gusting up to 15 m/s (waves 1–2 meters). Warning valid until 5:00 AM Sunday.
- Small vessel operators are advised to exercise caution due to fluctuating wind conditions and high waves.
Forecast for Tomorrow (October 18)
Tonight will begin cloudy with widespread rain, clearing from the northwest after midnight as the rain band moves southeast. Nighttime temperatures will drop to 2..8°C (up to 10°C on the coast). Sunday will bring clear or partly cloudy skies with no precipitation. North winds will blow at 3-9 m/s, and daytime temperatures will reach 8..12°C.
Historical Context & Sun Data
Historically, October 17th has seen mixed conditions: in 2025, it was cooler (6..10°C) with sleet, while 2024 was clear and mild (9..13°C).
- Sunrise: 08:03
- Sunset: 18:08 (Tallinn time)
