Best Time to Visit Tallinn — Month-by-Month Guide

By Flavia Voican · Updated 2026-04-10 · Real weather data from WeatherAPI.com
📊 Data source: WeatherAPI.com historical records (2024)

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Monthly Weather at a Glance

Jan Cold/Rainy
-7.2°C
🌡️ -9.9°C-7.2°C
☀️ 1 rain days
💧 1mm
💧 95%
Feb Cold/Rainy
0.8°C
🌡️ -2.0°C0.8°C
☀️ 0 rain days
💧 0mm
💧 96%
Mar Cold/Rainy
8.2°C
🌡️ 5.2°C8.2°C
☀️ 1 rain days
💧 8mm
💧 91% ☀️ UV 0.1
Apr Cold/Rainy
7.0°C
🌡️ 2.3°C7.0°C
☀️ 1 rain days
💧 1mm
💧 91% ☀️ UV 0.3
May Best
19.0°C
🌡️ 7.4°C19.0°C
☀️ 0 rain days
💧 0mm
💧 67% ☀️ UV 4.4
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Jun Mild
17.5°C
🌡️ 7.3°C17.5°C
☀️ 0 rain days
💧 0mm
💧 68% ☀️ UV 6.2
Jul Best
22.7°C
🌡️ 12.4°C22.7°C
☀️ 1 rain days
💧 0mm
💧 72% ☀️ UV 6.2
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Aug Best
23.7°C
🌡️ 13.8°C23.7°C
☀️ 0 rain days
💧 0mm
💧 72% ☀️ UV 4.1
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Sep Mild
15.7°C
🌡️ 13.5°C15.7°C
☀️ 1 rain days
💧 0mm
💧 95% ☀️ UV 0.3
Oct Cold/Rainy
8.7°C
🌡️ 5.6°C8.7°C
☀️ 1 rain days
💧 3mm
💧 74% ☀️ UV 0.1
Nov Cold/Rainy
7.3°C
🌡️ 2.9°C7.3°C
☀️ 0 rain days
💧 0mm
💧 86%
Dec Cold/Rainy
1.9°C
🌡️ -4.9°C1.9°C
☀️ 0 rain days
💧 6mm
💧 88%

January — ❄️ FROZEN MISERY

Brrr. You’ll need a thermos just to sip coffee without frostbite. €60-90 for a cramped room. AVOID unless chasing Christmas markets (Dec 22-Jan 7) or you’re a masochist.

February — ❄️ BARELY TOLERABLE

Zero rain? Nice. But it’s so cold even the cobbles feel hostile. €70-100 for a decent base. AVOID for families; kids will whine about frozen toes. Perfect for solo photographers chasing snow ghosts.

March — 🌧️ SLUSHY SADNESS

Rain? On your birthday? Seriously? €85-120 for a place not to shiver. AVOID unless you love grey days and empty streets. Best for budget backpackers who don’t mind a damp sock.

April — 🌸 SWEET BUT SHORT

Spring whispers? More like a polite cough. €90-130 for a hotel that’s almost warm. BEST FOR culture lovers (Estonian Song Festival starts May 12, but April’s quiet charm is real). Skip if you hate drizzle.

May — 🌞 BEST MONTH

Golden sun, zero rain, and locals finally smiling. €110-160 for a cozy room. BEST FOR everyone—couples, families, culture junkies. Song Festival kicks off mid-May (May 12-14), and you’ll feel like you’ve won the lottery.

June — 🎪 FESTIVAL FRENZY

St. John’s Eve fire festival (June 23-24) is electric. €120-180 for a place near the action. BEST FOR couples (romantic bonfires!) and party animals. Avoid if you hate crowds and €200+ hotel surges.

July — ☀️ BEST MONTH

22°C sunshine, beer gardens overflowing, and the city alive. €130-200 for a sea-view spot. BEST FOR couples (long evenings, no rain) and foodies (open-air markets everywhere). Skip if you hate humidity.

August — ☀️ BEST MONTH

Same magic as July, but with fewer tourists. €120-170 for a breezy room. BEST FOR couples (sunset cruises!) and solo travelers. AVOID if you’re allergic to heat (it’s humid, but worth it).

September — 🍂 CRISP BUT CHILLY

Autumn colors? More like autumn mood. €95-140 for a place that’s just warm enough. BEST FOR photographers (golden light) and budget travelers (low prices). Skip for families—kids get grumpy in the chill.

October — 🍂 GHOSTLY BUT GRIM

One rainy day? More like a mood. €80-120 for a room with a heater. AVOID unless you’re into moody, empty streets (like a Gothic novel). Not for kids or sun-seekers.

November — 🌧️ SOAKED SADNESS

Rain, wind, and existential dread. €75-110 for a dry spot. AVOID unless you’re a local who’s seen it all. Perfect for writers with a tragic story (but not for travel).

December — ❄️ CHRISTMAS CHAOS

Christmas markets are magical (Dec 22-Jan 7), but it’s freezing. €100-150 for a cozy room. BEST FOR couples (romantic ice skating!) and gift-hunters. AVOID if you hate queues and €250+ hotel prices.

Best Time to Visit Tallinn on a Budget

May. You’ll pay €110-160 for a room while tourists are still in bed. Song Festival kicks off mid-month, but prices stay low. Skip summer—hotels spike to €200+.

Best Time for Families

May. Zero rain, open playgrounds, and the Song Festival is family-friendly (kids love the costumes). Hotels stay under €150. Avoid June—crowds turn stroller rides into battles.

Best Time for Couples

August. Longer days, fewer tourists, and that perfect sunset over the old town. €120-170 for a room with a view. Skip July—hotels are packed and pricey. June’s St. John’s Eve? Chef’s kiss for romance.

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