Tallinn in January

Cold, dark and icy.

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

January 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 -2 °C (28 °F), lows around -7 °C (19 °F), rain on about 14 daysHighs around 28 °F (-2 °C), lows around 19 °F (-7 °C), rain on about 14 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.

• Christmas Market on Town Hall Square

  Late Nov to early Jan

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

Crowds · Estonia overall

Low

Prices · Estonia overall

Low

Estonia overall: Cold (−5 °C), dark by 16:00; snow in the south for skiing; Tallinn quiet and cheap.

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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