Mid-autumn · Weather & things to do
Tallinn in October
Tallinn cools off: highs slip to 48°F (9°C), from 60°F in September, with lows of 41°F (5°C) and about 2.8 in (71 mm) of rain.
Our comfort score puts it mid-table at 52/100, 7th of 12.
- Avg high
- 48°F (9°C)
- Avg low
- 41°F (5°C)
- Rain
- 2.8 in (71 mm)
- Humidity
- 87%
- Cloud cover
- 80%
- Daylight
- ~9 h 47 min
- Comfort score
- 52/100 · Fair
What October feels like
Cool days top out near 48°F (9°C), better for brisk walks than lingering outside.
Lows average 41°F (5°C).
Some rain is likely, about 2.8 in (71 mm) in the month, so pack for a shower or two.
Skies are often grey, with average cloud cover around 80%.
It's breezy, with average winds near 12 mph (5.4 m/s) at ground level.
Plan around October
October sits mid-table; the best months are June – August.
- The year's biggest cool-down: highs drop 7°C (12°F) from September.
- Comfort slips from 77/100 in September to 52/100.
- Our Tallinn & Riga route is planned for Late Nov – Dec, a window set by the holiday season rather than the weather — October falls outside it.
What to pack for October
- Insulated jackethighs only 48°F
- Packable rain jacket or umbrellaa shower or two is likely
- 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 October
Weather can go either way, so the picks below mix open-air spots with indoor backups.
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 48°F.
Alexander Nevsky Cathedral
Onion-domed Russian Orthodox cathedral from 1900 on Toompea, opposite the Estonian parliament in Toompea Castle.
Why now A way to spend part of a cold day out of the wind.
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 48°F.
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 October
- Helsinki in October~51 mi · highs 48°F, 3.1 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Riga in October~173 mi · highs 49°F, 3.1 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Stockholm in October~235 mi · highs 49°F, 2.5 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, 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 October: quick answers
Is October a good time to visit Tallinn?
It's middling, scoring 52/100. The best months are June – August, at up to 85. Expect highs of 48°F (9°C) and 2.8 in (71 mm) of rain.
How cold is Tallinn in October?
Average highs are 48°F (9°C) and average lows 41°F (5°C), making it the 6th-warmest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Tallinn in October?
Some: about 2.8 in (71 mm) of rain falls across October on average, the 3rd-wettest month of the year. The annual total is about 26.9 in (684 mm).
What should I pack for Tallinn in October?
Bring insulated jacket (highs only 48°F), packable rain jacket or umbrella (a shower or two is likely), 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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Planning Tallinn in October?
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