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Kuressaare

Estonia·🌊 Coastal

Located on the southern coast of the Baltic island of Saaremaa, Kuressaare is the island's charming capital. Capital of Saaremaa with a well-preserved medieval castle and spa tradition.

What awaits you

BeachCity tripMuseumsWalkableBy the sea

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Best time to visit

July–August: up to 21°C with 13h of sunshine per day.

In July–August, water temperatures reach a pleasant 21°C — perfect for swimming.

Cooler winters (2°C). Best visited in July–August.

Max. temperature
1°
Jan
2°
Feb
4°
Mar
9°
Apr
15°
May
20°
Jun
20°
Jul
21°
Aug
17°
Sep
11°
Oct
6°
Nov
3°
Dec
Water temperature
0°
Jan
0°
Feb
1°
Mar
5°
Apr
13°
May
19°
Jun
21°
Jul
21°
Aug
19°
Sep
11°
Oct
6°
Nov
2°
Dec
Sunshine hours
2h
Jan
3h
Feb
7h
Mar
9h
Apr
13h
May
14h
Jun
13h
Jul
11h
Aug
9h
Sep
5h
Oct
2h
Nov
1h
Dec
Rain days
14d
Jan
12d
Feb
8d
Mar
10d
Apr
5d
May
9d
Jun
17d
Jul
12d
Aug
9d
Sep
14d
Oct
13d
Nov
17d
Dec

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Kuressaare as a Vacation Destination

Kuressaare is an excellent choice for beach holidays, city breaks. Its coastal location offers direct access to the sea and plenty of water activities. The best time to visit is June, July, August with temperatures up to 21°C.

The center is easily walkable — a car is rarely needed. The cost of living is moderate, offering good value for money.

The region offers rich cultural experiences: museums and historic sites. The best months for swimming are July, August with water temperatures up to 21°C.

Good to know

Price level
€€
Local languages
ET