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Tallinn, Estonia · Temperate oceanic

Tallinn in April: go or not?

Tough period. Tallinn in April only reaches 4.2/10.

📅 Updated August 2026 🛰️ ERA5 · 10 years 📍 59.44°N · 24.75°E
⚡ This month's verdict
Avoid
Tallinn · April
4.2
1–8°
Temperature
34%
Rain
7h
Sun
🌊 Seaside☀️ Bright🍴 Gastronomy
Photo : Ruslan Valeev via Unsplash
The month in detail

What to expect in April

Spring marks the start of the good season in Tallinn. Temperatures rise (8.0°C) and tourists have not yet arrived en masse. Expect rain on 34.0% of days — a light raincoat in the bag is recommended.

April ranks 6 out of 12 months in Tallinn. Compared to March: +4°C daytime, +2.4h of sun per day.

This month's conditions

What it's like in April

UV index
3 · moderate
protect during midday hours
Feels like
dry air
0°
Sea
3°C
cold, for the brave
Daylight
14.2h of daylight
Air quality
good
AQI 28
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Is April the right month?

The best month in Tallinn is June (7.7/10), 3.5 pts higher than April.

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Context

Our verdict

Tallinn, Estonian capital: 450,000 inhabitants on the Gulf of Finland, the best-preserved medieval old town in northern Europe (UNESCO, 13th-16th century). Hyper-digital Estonia (e-residency, e-government global model since 1991).

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Practical info

What you need to know before you go

Three angles: the country (language, currency, safety, budget), the year-round climate, and the specifics of a beach holiday.

Country · Estonia

🗣️LanguageEstonien
💶CurrencyEuro (€)
🚗DrivingRight-hand
🛡️Safety ⓘVery safe · 1/5
💰Cost of living ⓘModerate · 3/5

🌡️ Climate

🌍Climate typeTemperate oceanic
📈Climate trend ⓘStable
🔥Hottest monthJuly · 21°C
❄️Coolest monthJanuary · 1°C
🌧️Rainiest month ⓘAugust · 50%

🏖️ Beach holiday

📅Peak seasonJuin → Sept
🏖️Swell (Sept–Mar) ⓘModérée
🛂VisaSchengen · 90 days
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Other destinations in April

If April doesn't convince you for this destination, compare with others.

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StockholmSweden378 kmVilniusLithuania529 kmMinskBelarus640 kmGdańskPoland676 km
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Location

Where is Tallinn ?

Global position + regional geographic context.

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🔍 Geographic context
Estonia
Temperate oceanic climate with a 7.7 → 0.6 gap between best and worst month. 10 years of ERA5 data to choose by project.
59.44°N · 24.75°E
Questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the best time to visit Tallinn?
June is the best month with 20.0°C highs, 12.0°C lows, 9.8h of sunshine and 37.0% rainy days. The months of June & July offer comparable conditions.
How many hours of sunshine does Tallinn get in June?
Tallinn averages 9.8 sunshine hours per day in June. It is the sunniest month with a climate score of 7.2/10.
What is the rainiest month in Tallinn?
January is the most unfavourable month with January has the lowest climate score of the year and the lowest climate score of the year.
What are the temperatures at night in Tallinn in June?
In June, overnight lows reach 12.0°C, while afternoon highs average 20.0°C.
Is Tallinn good in winter?
In winter (December-February), Tallinn scores 0.6/10 on average — Difficult period — prefer the peak season.. The best month overall remains June with a score of 7.2/10.
When should you avoid Tallinn?
January is the most difficult month to visit Tallinn, with January has the lowest climate score of the year. Climate conditions are at their lowest of the year during this period.
Can you swim in Tallinn in April?
In April, the sea averages 3°C in Tallinn: cold, for the brave. Best left to hardened swimmers or those with a wetsuit.
Do you need sun protection in Tallinn in April?
The average UV index reaches 3 in April in Tallinn (moderate), with about 14.2h of daylight. Protect during midday hours.