How does Estonia’s coastal climate differ from its inland climate?

Estonia’s climate is characterized by a temperate and humid environment, heavily influenced by air masses from the North Atlantic Ocean. These cyclonic winds bring milder conditions to the country, though there is a distinct regional variation between the coast and the interior.1

The northern and western coastal areas of Estonia are generally milder due to their proximity to the sea. In contrast, the inland regions—particularly those in the eastern and southeastern parts of the country—tend to experience a more pronounced continental climate, which is typically characterized by greater temperature extremes compared to the coastal zones.1