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Tallinn in August
Little changes in Tallinn from July: highs stay near 68°F (20°C), lows near 59°F (15°C), and about 2.8 in (72 mm) of rain falls.
At 85/100 for comfort (the top score of the year), it's one of the best months to visit.
- Avg high
- 68°F (20°C)
- Avg low
- 59°F (15°C)
- Rain
- 2.8 in (72 mm)
- Humidity
- 77%
- Cloud cover
- 64%
- Daylight
- ~15 h 16 min
- Comfort score
- 85/100 · Great
What August feels like
Days are mild at around 68°F (20°C): comfortable for walking all day, with a layer for the evening.
Nights cool to an average low of 59°F (15°C).
Some rain is likely, about 2.8 in (72 mm) in the month, so pack for a shower or two.
With about 15 h 16 min of daylight, evenings stay light late.
Plan around August
August is one of Tallinn's best months on the climate data.
- Inside the wettest three-month stretch, June – August.
- Last of the best-scoring months: by September, the score drops to 77/100.
- Comfort improves from 81/100 in July to 85/100.
- Our Tallinn & Riga route is planned for Late Nov – Dec, a window set by the holiday season rather than the weather — August falls outside it.
What to pack for August
- A warm layer for eveningslows near 59°F
- Packable rain jacket or umbrellaa shower or two is likely
- Comfortable walking shoesmost places below are best reached on foot or with short walks
What to do in Tallinn in August
August is good outdoor weather here, so these picks lean toward the open air.
Viru Gate
Two 14th-century towers marking the eastern entrance to the Old Town, with a flower market along the wall.
St Nicholas' Church
Medieval church now run as a museum of sacred art, home to Bernt Notke's Danse Macabre painting.
Tallinn Christmas Market
Wooden stalls, a tall fir and mulled-wine counters fill Town Hall Square, where Tallinn says a tree stood as early as 1441.
Why now August scores 85/100 for comfort, good conditions for being outside.
Olde Hansa
Candlelit medieval-themed restaurant in a merchant's house off Town Hall Square, serving game, honey beer and spiced almonds.
Why now Highs near 68°F and 2.8 in of monthly rain make this an easy outdoor pick.
Rataskaevu 16
Small Old Town restaurant serving modern Estonian food, known for its braised elk roast.
Nearby in August
- Helsinki in August~51 mi · highs 66°F, 2.8 in rain · 1°C (2°F) cooler by day, about as wet
- Riga in August~173 mi · highs 70°F, 3.1 in rain · 1°C (2°F) warmer by day, about as wet
- Stockholm in August~235 mi · highs 71°F, 2.8 in rain · 1°C (3°F) warmer by day, about as wet
NASA POWER 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km grid. Comfort scores weigh temperature, rain, humidity and cloud: see how we score each month. Check a forecast before you go.
Tallinn in August: quick answers
Is August a good time to visit Tallinn?
Yes. On the climate data it's one of the best months, scoring 85/100. Expect highs of 68°F (20°C) and 2.8 in (72 mm) of rain.
How hot is Tallinn in August?
Average highs are 68°F (20°C) and average lows 59°F (15°C), making it the 2nd-warmest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Tallinn in August?
Some: about 2.8 in (72 mm) of rain falls across August on average, the 2nd-wettest month of the year. The annual total is about 26.9 in (684 mm).
What should I pack for Tallinn in August?
Bring a warm layer for evenings (lows near 59°F), packable rain jacket or umbrella (a shower or two is likely) and comfortable walking shoes (most places below are best reached on foot or with short walks).
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