Weather in Tallinn in January
January in Tallinn is deep winter. Days are short. The outdoor plan is a window in the middle of the day or not at all.
In Estonia, this is how Tallinn actually wears January, not how a country centroid would. Compared with July and February, January sits in the middle of Tallinn's year.
- Average temp
- -3°C
-6–-1°C
- Rainfall
- 56 mm
Showers likely
- Sunshine
- 1 h
hours per day
What to expect
Daytime
Days in Tallinn in January are about getting between indoor places. The cold is the story. Gloves are not a fashion choice.
A clear spell is for a short walk, then back in. Do not plan a long outdoor day as the default. Night falls early and the cold deepens with it.
Rain
Mixed skies in Tallinn in January. Dry days and wet days share the month. Outdoor plans need a backup, not a cancellation policy.
Pack a shell you will actually carry. The monthly table is the place for totals. This is the feel: usable, interrupted.
Evening
Evenings are cooler. A layer helps after sunset.
What to pack
Rain jacket
A layer for cooler evenings
Where to stay in Tallinn
Dates are a starting point for January.
Travel guides for Tallinn
What to read before you book.
Average weather in Tallinn
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FAQs about Tallinn
Climate averages for Tallinn, 1991–2020.
The best time to visit Tallinn is between May and October, the most comfortable stretch of the year on these averages.
July is the hottest month, with an average around 18°C.
October is the wettest month, with about 83 mm of rain.
No. These are 1991–2020 climate normals from Meteostat, not a live forecast. Actual weather in any given week can differ.
