Region

Harju

Located in Estonia Coordinates: 59°20′00″ N 24°50′00″ E

Liilia Moroz · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons

Population: 614,561; 614.6K
Elevation: 51 m; above sea level
Local time: UTC+02:00; Europe/Tallinn · UTC+02:00
Places inside: 47; listed under Harju
When to go: June–August; See the climate
Airports: TLL Lennart Meri Tallinn Airport9 km; EPU Pärnu Airport104 km

About Harju

Harju is a region. Location: Estonia. Population: 614,561. The best months to visit are June–August. The nearest airport is Lennart Meri Tallinn Airport (9 km).

Photos of Harju

Prangli Saar Metsavend · CC BY-SA 3.0
Aegna Saar Mait Metsur, aerofotod.ee · CC BY-SA 4.0
Suur-Pakri Saar Andre kaur · CC BY 3.0
Mohni Pimik · CC BY-SA 3.0
Rammu Tiit Tõnurist/Hiiumaa Mudeliklubi · CC BY-SA 4.0

Travel notes for Harju

From Wikivoyage

The northern region of Estonia is the most visited region in the country.

Understand+

North Estonia contains the capital Tallinn, whose UNESCO-protected medieval Old Town is the country's premier attraction. The region covers four counties: Harjumaa (Rugel), Lääne-Virumaa, Raplamaa and Järvamaa. North Estonia is one of the most developed and industrial regions (together with East Estonia). It has the largest population, continuously growing.

Unlike the crowded Tallinn, the rural part of Northern Estonia enjoys incomparably less popularity. However, there are impressive natural attractions: the bogs and boulders of Lahemaa Park, coastal rocks and major Estonian waterfalls. There is also a share of architectural values in the region – from medieval churches, castles, and manors to the architecture of the 20th century.

This region was dominated by Denmark in the 13th century until the "Revolt of the Night of St. George".

Get in+

Tallinn contains Estonia's main port and airport. If arriving from Latvia or Russia overland along major roads the road signs say "Tallinn" all the way from the border. There are also direct trains from Saint Petersburg.

Source: Wikivoyage · CC BY-SA 4.0 · abridged

Climate of Harju

Best months for sightseeing

Best months for sightseeing: June–August.

This month · November

A cold month

Day 3° · Night -1° · Rain 74 mm

Hottest month: July (day 21°)
Coldest month: February (night -8°)
Wettest month: August (79 mm)
Driest month: February (35 mm)

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2° -5°

8° 0°

15° 5°

19° 10°

21° 12°

20° 11°

15° 7°

9° 3°

3° -1°

0° -5°

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Bars: average monthly low and high temperature. Below: precipitation. Monthly averages for 1970–2000 at about 18 km resolution, adjusted for elevation. Highlighted months are mild and relatively dry. Source: WorldClim 2.1 (CC BY 4.0).

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Climate of Harju
Month	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
Average high (°C)	-2°	-2°	2°	8°	15°	19°	21°	20°	15°	9°	3°	0°
Average low (°C)	-7°	-8°	-5°	0°	5°	10°	12°	11°	7°	3°	-1°	-5°
Precipitation (mm)	51	35	37	38	38	57	78	79	76	73	74	61

Other places to visit in this season: June July August

How to get to Harju

The nearest airport is Lennart Meri Tallinn Airport (TLL), 9 km to the north as the crow flies. The nearest large city is Tallinn, 12 km to the north.