Best Time to Visit Tallinn, Harju, Estonia
Month-by-month climate guide for planning a trip to Tallinn.
Tallinn does not have a month that clearly fits our sunny profiles. Its practical travel window centres on its warmest (July, 17.5°C / 63.5°F) and driest (February, 34 mm / 1.3 in) months. The drier stretch runs through December–June; the wetter half falls in July–November. At the city itself, monthly average temperatures range from -4.4°C / 24.1°F in February to 17.5°C / 63.5°F in July, with rainfall from 34 mm / 1.3 in (February) to 78 mm / 3.1 in (August). These are point-value climate normals sampled at Tallinn, Harju, Estonia's coordinates — usually more actionable for travellers than the country-wide average. Tallinn's climate is broadly seasonal. The full month-by-month table below lets you match your travel window against our five weather profiles.
Recommended months
| Month | Temp | Rain | Feels like |
|---|---|---|---|
| June | 15°C59°F | 52 mm2″ | — |
| May | 10.1°C50.2°F | 34 mm1.3″ | — |
| July | 17.5°C63.5°F | 74 mm2.9″ | — |
No month at Tallinn matches our sunny profiles. The three above are the driest-and-warmest fallback.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Tallinn?
Tallinn doesn't have a month that clearly matches our sunny profiles. The practical travel window centres on February (driest, ~34 mm / 1.3 in) and July (warmest, 17.5°C / 63.5°F). Because these are point values at the city, they can differ substantially from Estonia's national average.
When is the rainy season in Tallinn?
The rainy season at Tallinn, Harju runs through July–November, when monthly rainfall exceeds the annual median of about 60 mm / 2.4 in. The wettest single month is August (78 mm / 3.1 in).
What is the driest month in Tallinn?
The driest month in Tallinn is February, averaging about 34 mm / 1.3 in of rainfall. Temperature that month averages -4.4°C / 24.1°F.
What months should I avoid visiting Tallinn?
The least comfortable months for travel to Tallinn — based on point-value climate at the city — are January, February, March, July, August, October, December. These are the wettest or coolest months at this location. Rainfall peaks at 78 mm / 3.1 in in August, and the coldest month averages -4.4°C / 24.1°F.
Is Tallinn climate different from Estonia overall?
Yes, usually. Our Tallinn figures are point-value climate normals sampled at the city itself, while our Estonia figures are area-weighted averages across the whole country. The two can diverge substantially in geographically diverse or elevation-varied countries. The month-by-month table below reflects Tallinn specifically — usually the more actionable data for a traveller planning to spend time in the city.