Why is Estonia so windy this May? Meteorologist explains the unusual weather pattern

Despite the feeling that May has been exceptionally windy, chief meteorologist Taimi Paljak of Estonia's Environmental Agency says the wind data doesn't actually show anything extraordinary. Estonia has found itself caught between two weather systems, creating the blustery conditions.

Estonia has been battered by persistent winds throughout May, leaving many residents wondering whether this month has been unusually stormy. According to Taimi Paljak, chief meteorologist at the Estonian Environment Agency, the wind readings don't actually point to a record-breaking or particularly exceptional month — even if it has felt that way.

Paljak explains that Estonia has become stuck between two competing weather systems, which is driving the continued windy conditions. This kind of atmospheric pattern can make the weather feel relentlessly unsettled without the statistics necessarily reflecting an all-time extreme.

For Estonians planning outdoor activities or simply trying to make sense of the grey and gusty days, the message from meteorologists is clear: while the wind has been noticeable, it falls within the range of what can be expected during a typical Estonian spring.