December · Estonia
Best time to visit Tallinn in December Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Tallinn in December
Average temperature -2°C, 68 mm of rain, about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 90% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
December score
3.0/10
Ranked #11 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- -2°C
- Rainfall
- 68 mm
- Humidity
- 90%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 0
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
December in Tallinn scores 3.0/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - ranked #11 of 12. Expect around -2°C, 68 mm of rain, and roughly 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Tallinn's medieval walls, towers and merchant houses make it the best-preserved Hanseatic capital.
December in Tallinn: expect compromises
December averages -2°C (29°F), cold enough that sightseeing works in bursts rather than in one long day on foot.
At 68 mm of water-equivalent precipitation this is a snowy month at resort level — that is snowpack, not lost days — with almost no days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 6.2 hours of daylight.
It scores 3/10 here, 11th of 12 months, against 9.2/10 in the destination's best month.
Pack insulated layers, a windproof shell, gloves and boots with grip, a packable rain layer.
Figure on low-season pricing, with crowds are light for this destination.
Flexible dates? May scores 6.2 points higher here — enough to change the trip.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Tallinn in December?
- In December, Tallinn averages -2°C, 68 mm of rain, and about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 3.0/10.
- Is December a good time to visit Tallinn?
- December earns a 3.0/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Tallinn in December?
- Expect about 68 mm of rain in December. Average humidity is 90% and there are about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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