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Top sights in Tallinn
- Tallinn Old Town – UNESCO World Heritage site
- Toompea Castle – Castle in Tallinn, Estonia
- Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, Tallinn – Orthodox church in Tallinn, Estonia
- Town Hall Square, Tallinn – Square in central Tallinn, Estonia
- Kadriorg Palace – Palace in Tallinn, Estonia
- St. Olaf's Church, Tallinn – Church in Tallinn, Estonia
Well-known landmarks, each checked against Wikidata (CC0), which also supplies the one-line descriptions. The bookable tours below are the second layer: guided ways to see them.
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Planning your trip to Tallinn
Best time to visit
May to September is the most pleasant time, with long days and outdoor cafés in the Old Town. Summer is busiest, especially on days when cruise ships are in port. December brings a Christmas market to Town Hall Square; the rest of winter is cold and quiet.
How many days you need
One to two days covers the walled Old Town, Toompea hill and its viewpoints, Town Hall Square and a few of the medieval towers. Add a day for the Kadriorg park and palace, the Telliskivi creative quarter or the seaside museums at the harbor.
Getting around
The Old Town is small and pedestrian, with cobbles and some steep lanes, so good shoes help. Trams and buses cover the wider city, and a tram runs from the airport toward the center. Ferries cross to Helsinki from the passenger port a short walk from the Old Town.
What to skip
The Old Town fills with day visitors from cruise ships and ferries in the middle of the day; walk it early or in the evening for a calmer look. Restaurants on Town Hall Square charge more for the location, and side streets are often better value. Check the bill before paying in the busiest tourist spots.
Where to stay in Tallinn
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Best time to visit Tallinn
The most comfortable months in Tallinn are May to September, with average daytime highs of 58 to 71°F (14 to 22°C) and 10 to 16 rainy days a month. July is the hottest month, averaging 71°F (22°C), and January the coolest at 31°F (-1°C). January sees the most rain, around 16 days, while April is the driest with about 9.
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| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rain (about, mm) | Rainy days | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 31°F (-1°C) | 23°F (-5°C) | 50 | 16 | Avoid: among the wettest, 16 rainy days; cold, 31°F (-1°C) |
| February | 33°F (1°C) | 25°F (-4°C) | 40 | 13 | Avoid: cold, 33°F (1°C) |
| March | 39°F (4°C) | 28°F (-2°C) | 40 | 11 | Avoid: cold, 39°F (4°C) |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 33°F (1°C) | 40 | 9 | Shoulder: 47°F (8°C), 9 rainy days |
| May | 58°F (14°C) | 42°F (6°C) | 50 | 10 | Best: 10 rainy days |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 54°F (12°C) | 70 | 10 | Best: 10 rainy days |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 57°F (14°C) | 60 | 16 | Best: 16 rainy days |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 56°F (13°C) | 70 | 15 | Best: 15 rainy days |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 50°F (10°C) | 60 | 12 | Best: 12 rainy days |
| October | 51°F (11°C) | 42°F (6°C) | 70 | 15 | Avoid: among the wettest, 15 rainy days |
| November | 40°F (4°C) | 34°F (1°C) | 70 | 15 | Avoid: among the wettest, 15 rainy days; cold, 40°F (4°C) |
| December | 33°F (1°C) | 26°F (-3°C) | 60 | 15 | Avoid: among the wettest, 15 rainy days; cold, 33°F (1°C) |
Average daily high and low, and days with rain (a day with at least 1 mm), from Open-Meteo ERA5 records for 2019-2024. Highlighted rows are the pick above. Verdicts use only these numbers.
Rainfall: NASA POWER monthly normals. Sea temperature: NOAA daily satellite data.
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Tallinn: common questions
- When is the best time to visit Tallinn?
- The best time to visit Tallinn is May to September, when average highs run 58 to 71°F (14 to 22°C) with 10 to 16 rainy days a month. July is the hottest month at 71°F (22°C) on average, and January the coolest at 31°F (-1°C).
- What is the rainiest month in Tallinn?
- January, with roughly 16 days of rain. The driest is April, with about 9. A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain; figures are averages from 2019-2024 records.
- How warm does it get in Tallinn?
- July is the warmest month, averaging 71°F (22°C) by day and 57°F (14°C) at night. January is the coolest, at 31°F (-1°C) by day and 23°F (-5°C) at night.
- What is the rainy season in Tallinn?
- The wettest months in Tallinn are January to February and July to December, with 12 to 16 rainy days a month. April is the driest.
- How many days do you need in Tallinn?
- One to two days covers the walled Old Town, Toompea hill and its viewpoints, Town Hall Square and a few of the medieval towers. Add a day for the Kadriorg park and palace, the Telliskivi creative quarter or the seaside museums at the harbor.
- How do I get around Tallinn?
- The Old Town is small and pedestrian, with cobbles and some steep lanes, so good shoes help. Trams and buses cover the wider city, and a tram runs from the airport toward the center. Ferries cross to Helsinki from the passenger port a short walk from the Old Town.
- Is it safe to travel to Estonia right now?
- Voyaggora shows the official US, UK and Canada travel advisories for Estonia on one page, with the source and the time each was last checked. Open the live advisory for Estonia before you book.
- What other places are near Tallinn?
- The closest Voyaggora guides to Tallinn are Helsinki (50 miles), Riga (170 miles), Stockholm (240 miles).
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