Tallinn in December

Cold; Christmas market; Dec 24–26 closures.

All twelve months in one grid — weather, crowds and prices, with gaps left as unknown.

December is rated mixed. These months rate higher:

• MayGreatMild; long light.
• JuneGreatLong light; Midsummer Jun 23–24 closes shops.
• JulyGreatWarm; cruise ships busy.
• AugustGreatWarm; busy.

• TallinnHighs around 0 °C (32 °F), lows around -4 °C (25 °F), rain on about 15 daysHighs around 32 °F (0 °C), lows around 25 °F (-4 °C), rain on about 15 days
• North coast and Tallinn, Estonia · Tallinn, Lahemaa, Narvacool

  Mild for its latitude thanks to the sea; winter around −3 °C (27 °F) with slush and wind; summer 18–23 °C (64–73 °F) with up to 19 hours of light.Mild for its latitude thanks to the sea; winter around 27 °F (−3 °C) with slush and wind; summer 64–73 °F (18–23 °C) with up to 19 hours of light.

Dates as our data lists them. Moving holidays (lunar and Islamic calendars, Easter) shift every year: check the date for your year before you build a trip on it.

• Black Nights Film Festival (PÖFF)

  Mid-Nov to early Dec (check)

  Screenings citywide; cinemas and cafés full in the evenings.

• Christmas Market on Town Hall Square

  Late Nov to early Jan

  Crowds and mulled wine on the square every evening; book restaurants on weekends.

• Christmas Eve to Boxing Day

  Dec 24–26

  Most shops, restaurants and museums close on the 24th and 25th.

• Christmas big impact

  24–26 Dec · Estonia

  Three-day holiday; many restaurants and museums close; transport reduced.

Crowds · Estonia overall

Medium

Prices · Estonia overall

Medium

Estonia overall: Christmas market on Town Hall Square; 6 hours of daylight; 24–26 Dec closures.

Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Tallinn, side by side.

• A warm coat, hat and gloves for mornings and evenings
• A rain jacket or umbrella and shoes that dry fast
• Layers: a fleece or light jacket

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