Best Time to Visit
🇪🇪 Tallinn, Estonia · Europe
Based on 30-year climate data (1991-2020) from Open-Meteo
Jan
-1°
-5°
Poor
Feb
-2°
-7°
Poor
Mar
2°
-4°
Fair
Apr
9°
1°
Good
May
15°
6°
Great
Jun
19°
11°
Great
Jul
21°
14°
Great
Aug
20°
14°
Great
Sep
15°
10°
Great
Oct
9°
5°
Poor
Nov
4°
0°
Poor
Dec
1°
-3°
Poor
| Month | High | Low | Rain Days | Sunshine | Humidity | UV | Rating | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | -1°C | -5°C | 11 | 2h | 65% | 1 | Poor | View |
| February | -2°C | -7°C | 9 | 4h | 65% | 1 | Poor | View |
| March | 2°C | -4°C | 9 | 7h | 65% | 6 | Fair | View |
| April | 9°C | 1°C | 9 | 10h | 65% | 6 | Good | View |
| MayRecommended | 15°C | 6°C | 9 | 13h | 65% | 10 | Great | View |
| JuneRecommended | 19°C | 11°C | 11 | 13h | 65% | 10 | Great | View |
| JulyRecommended | 21°C | 14°C | 12 | 14h | 65% | 10 | Great | View |
| AugustRecommended | 20°C | 14°C | 14 | 12h | 65% | 10 | Great | View |
| SeptemberRecommended | 15°C | 10°C | 12 | 9h | 65% | 6 | Great | View |
| October | 9°C | 5°C | 13 | 5h | 65% | 6 | Poor | View |
| November | 4°C | 0°C | 11 | 2h | 65% | 1 | Poor | View |
| December | 1°C | -3°C | 12 | 1h | 65% | 1 | Poor | View |
Data source: Open-Meteo ERA5 reanalysis archive, 30-year historical normals (1991-2020). Temperatures in Celsius. Sunshine hours are daily averages.
Avg: 9°C high, 1°C low
Cool to cold at 9°C (48°F), warm clothing essential. Occasional showers possible. Nights cool to 1°C (34°F).
Avg: 20°C high, 13°C low
Mild conditions at 20°C (68°F), layers recommended. Rain is frequent, waterproof gear recommended. Nights cool to 13°C (55°F).
Avg: 9°C high, 5°C low
Cool to cold at 9°C (48°F), warm clothing essential. Rain is frequent, waterproof gear recommended. Nights cool to 5°C (41°F).
Avg: -1°C high, -5°C low
Cool to cold at -1°C (30°F), warm clothing essential. Rain is frequent, waterproof gear recommended. Nights cool to -5°C (23°F).
The least favorable time to visit Tallinn is January and November. During this period, you can expect freezing temperatures, very limited sunshine.
January
Challenges: freezing temperatures, very limited sunshine
November
Challenges: freezing temperatures, very limited sunshine
December
Challenges: freezing temperatures, frequent rain, very limited sunshine
Note: visiting during off-peak months often means lower prices, fewer crowds, and a more authentic experience.
Packing recommendations for visiting Tallinn during the best travel months (May, June, July), when temperatures range from 10°C to 18°C:
Tallinn has a continental climate (Koppen classification: Dfb). The warmest month is July with highs of 21°C, while the coldest month is February at just -2°C. Annual rainfall averages 633mm across approximately 132 rain days.
| Metric | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °C | -1 | -2 | 2 | 9 | 15 | 19 | 21 | 20 | 15 | 9 | 4 | 1 |
| Low °C | -5 | -7 | -4 | 1 | 6 | 11 | 14 | 14 | 10 | 5 | 0 | -3 |
| Rain Days | 11 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 11 | 12 | 14 | 12 | 13 | 11 | 12 |
| Rain mm | 44 | 36 | 33 | 37 | 42 | 69 | 71 | 78 | 59 | 64 | 52 | 48 |
| Sun h/day | 2 | 4 | 7 | 10 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 12 | 9 | 5 | 2 | 1 |
| Humidity % | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 |
| UV Index | 1 | 1 | 6 | 6 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 6 | 6 | 1 | 1 |
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