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Tallinn in February
This is the coldest month in Tallinn: highs average 27°F (-3°C) and lows 20°F (-7°C), with about 1.7 in (42 mm) of rain or snow.
Our comfort score puts it mid-table at 42/100, 9th of 12.
- Avg high
- 27°F (-3°C)
- Avg low
- 20°F (-7°C)
- Rain or snow
- 1.7 in (42 mm)
- Humidity
- 94%
- Cloud cover
- 84%
- Daylight
- ~8 h 51 min
- Comfort score
- 42/100 · Tough
What February feels like
Highs only reach about 27°F (-3°C), so plan short stints outside between indoor stops.
Average lows of 20°F (-7°C) mean frosty nights and icy mornings.
About 1.7 in (42 mm) of rain or snow falls in the month, and with temperatures averaging below freezing, much of it may come as snow.
Skies are often grey, with average cloud cover around 84%.
It's breezy, with average winds near 12 mph (5.2 m/s) at ground level.
Daylight is short, roughly 8 h 51 min mid-month, so start sightseeing early.
Plan around February
February sits mid-table; the best months are June – August.
- Comfort improves from 39/100 in January to 42/100.
- Our Tallinn & Riga route is planned for Late Nov – Dec, a window set by the holiday season rather than the weather — February falls outside it.
What to pack for February
- Hat, gloves and thermal base layerslows around 20°F
- Insulated, waterproof bootssnow is likely on some days
- Windproof shellaverage wind 12 mph
- Comfortable walking shoesmost places below are best reached on foot or with short walks
What to do in Tallinn in February
Cold days call for a roof: these picks favor sit-down and indoor stops, plus a few for drier spells.
St Nicholas' Church
Medieval church now run as a museum of sacred art, home to Bernt Notke's Danse Macabre painting.
Why now An indoor-leaning stop when highs sit around 27°F.
Rataskaevu 16
Small Old Town restaurant serving modern Estonian food, known for its braised elk roast.
Why now A warm sit-down stop when highs sit around 27°F.
Tallinn Town Hall
Gothic town hall from 1404, the oldest surviving in Northern Europe, with Old Thomas the weathervane on its spire.
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.
Olde Hansa
Candlelit medieval-themed restaurant in a merchant's house off Town Hall Square, serving game, honey beer and spiced almonds.
Nearby in February
- Helsinki in February~51 mi · highs 28°F, 1.8 in rain or snow · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Riga in February~173 mi · highs 28°F, 1.9 in rain or snow · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Stockholm in February~235 mi · highs 32°F, 1.6 in rain or snow · 3°C (5°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 February: quick answers
Is February a good time to visit Tallinn?
It's middling, scoring 42/100. The best months are June – August, at up to 85. Expect highs of 27°F (-3°C) and 1.7 in (42 mm) of rain or snow.
How cold is Tallinn in February?
Average highs are 27°F (-3°C) and average lows 20°F (-7°C), making it the coldest month by daytime highs, with nights below freezing on average.
Does it snow a lot in Tallinn in February?
Not much: about 1.7 in (42 mm) of rain or snow falls across February on average, the 3rd-driest month of the year. With temperatures this low, much of it may fall as snow. The annual total is about 26.9 in (684 mm).
What should I pack for Tallinn in February?
Bring hat, gloves and thermal base layers (lows around 20°F), insulated, waterproof boots (snow is likely on some days), windproof shell (average wind 12 mph) and comfortable walking shoes (most places below are best reached on foot or with short walks).
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