January · Estonia
Best time to visit Tallinn in January Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Tallinn in January
Average temperature -3°C, 70 mm of rain, about 2 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 89% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
January score
2.9/10
Ranked #12 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- -3°C
- Rainfall
- 70 mm
- Humidity
- 89%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 2
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
January in Tallinn scores 2.9/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - ranked #12 of 12. Expect around -3°C, 70 mm of rain, and roughly 2 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Tallinn's medieval walls, towers and merchant houses make it the best-preserved Hanseatic capital.
January in Tallinn — the hardest end of the year
At -3°C (26°F) this is proper winter weather in January: layer up and split the day between outdoor highlights and indoor stops.
70 mm of water-equivalent precipitation makes this a snowy month at resort level; what falls stays as snow, with about 2 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 7 hours of daylight.
That is 2.9/10 on the same scale — 12th of 12 months, versus 9.2/10 for the best month here.
Pack insulated layers, a windproof shell, gloves and boots with grip, a packable rain layer.
Budget for low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.
If your dates are flexible, May is materially better in Tallinn — 6.3 points higher on the same scale.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Tallinn in January?
- In January, Tallinn averages -3°C, 70 mm of rain, and about 2 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 2.9/10.
- Is January a good time to visit Tallinn?
- January earns a 2.9/10 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 January?
- Expect about 70 mm of rain in January. Average humidity is 89% and there are about 2 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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