What is the snowiest city in Europe?

Fans of winter sports, take note: Estonia's capital Tallinn is the snowiest city in Europe with an average of 20.5 days of snow per month.



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Northern countries like Norway, Sweden, and Finland are influenced by the Arctic climate, which means long, cold winters with ample snowfall are the norm. The proximity to the Arctic Circle plays a significant role in the persistent snow conditions in these areas.

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Yes, Spain does experience snowfall, primarily in the mountains – the most famous being the Pyrenees and Sierra Nevada. Even some parts of Central Spain can see occasional snow during the winter months.

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The Snowiest Cities in Europe for a Wintery Weekend
  1. Tallinn, Estonia – 20.5 days of snow per month. ...
  2. Vilnius, Lithuania – 18.5 days of snow per month. ...
  3. Erfurt, Germany – 17.25 days of snow per month. ...
  4. Turku, Finland – 16.75 days of snow per month. ...
  5. Helsinki, Finland – 16.5 days of snow per month.


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Europe's coldest places right now
  • Oymyakon, Russia. It's one of those places that is forever in a 'winter mode. ...
  • Bergen, Norway. ...
  • Rovaniemi, Finland. ...
  • Reykjavik, Iceland. ...
  • Vienna, Austria. ...
  • Tallinn, Estonia. ...
  • Zermatt, Switzerland. ...
  • Zagreb, Croatia.


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Look no further than Almeria, Spain: Europe's driest city, and indeed one of the least rainy places in the world. At roughly 1,000 years old, the city is a relative youngster in general terms of the Mediterranean, but you can still find your fair share of history here to explore – and let's not forget the weather!

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In Europe the rule of thumb for snow at Christmas is: That the higher up the mountains you are in the Alps or the further North you are in Scandinavia the more certain you can be of a guaranteed white Christmas.

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Mawsynram receives the highest rainfall in India. It is reportedly the wettest place on Earth, with an average annual rainfall of 11,872 millimetres (467.4 in), According to the Guinness Book of World Records, Mawsynram received 26,000 millimetres (1,000 in) of rainfall in 1985.

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Snow in Barcelona is a rare phenomenon and doesn't follow a regular pattern. When it does occur, it's usually in the coldest months of the year, such as January or February, but even then, it's an infrequent event, often confined to the city's surrounding mountains.

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Perched 1,000 meters above sea level, Molina de Aragón is no stranger to frigid weather. January normally brings average temperatures of -3.5°C (25.7°F), and the town holds a historic record low of -28.2°C (-18.8°F) in 1952. The town's medieval castle and charming streets give visitors a glimpse into Spanish history.

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