Month guide · Tallinn · Estonia
Tallinn in April
What April is really like in Tallinn: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
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Quick answer
April is a shoulder-season month. Expect average highs of 9°C (48°F), lows of 1°C (34°F), about 7 rainy days and roughly 14.4 hours of daylight. Cool and fresh, with the first café terraces and the city's spring cultural season.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 9°C (48°F) / 1°C (34°F)
- Rainy days
- About 7
- Daylight
- About 14.4 hours
- Sea temperature
- 3°C (37°F)
- Crowds
- Quiet
- Hotel prices
- Average
Weather in April
April is the 7th-warmest month in Tallinn: days average 9°C (48°F) against a yearly average high of 10°C (50°F), and nights fall to about 1°C (34°F). Rain falls on roughly 7 of its 30 days. Compared with March (3°C (37°F)), April is warmer; by May highs climb to around 15°C (59°F).
- Sunrise (15 April)
- About 06:06
- Sunset (15 April)
- About 20:36
- Daylight
- About 14.4 hours
- Sea
- 3°C (37°F)
Spring (March–May). Wintry in March, then a fast thaw; May is bright, often dry and quieter than summer.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, April rates 2 for crowds (the peak is July at 5) and 3 for hotel prices (highest in July). Prices sit in the middle of the year's range.
Events in April
- Jazzkaar — international jazz festival (usually April)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in April
With cold days, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
Viewpoint · Pirita
Tallinn TV Tower
The 314-metre tower was built for the sailing regatta of the 1980 Moscow Olympics, which was held in Tallinn, and was a focal point of resistance during the August 1991 coup attempt.
- Time needed
- 1.5 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Views
- Kids
- History
- Active
Historic site · Pirita
Pirita Convent ruins and beach
Cycle or walk the seaside promenade from Kadriorg to Pirita, about 4 km, and finish with a swim in summer.
- Time needed
- 1–2 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- History
- Outdoors
- Photo spot
Museum · Rocca al Mare
Estonian Open Air Museum
On a wooded shore west of the centre at Rocca al Mare, this open-air museum gathers farmsteads, windmills, a wooden chapel, a village school and a tavern from across Estonia, dating from the 18th to the 20th century.
- Time needed
- 3 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- History
- Kids
- Outdoors
- Architecture
Historic site · Kadriorg
Song Festival Grounds
Walk up the slope from Narva maantee for a view back over the city, then walk down through Kadriorg park.
- Time needed
- 30–45 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- History
- Views
What to pack
For highs near 9°C, lows near 1°C and 7 wet days: a warm coat, hat, gloves and thermal layers; shoes with good grip for icy pavements; a packable rain jacket for showers; comfortable walking shoes.
Is April a good time to visit Tallinn?
A shoulder-season month, with a notable event on the calendar. If your dates are flexible, May–September are better overall. Compare every month.
Tallinn in other months
Questions travellers ask
+Is April a good time to visit Tallinn?
It is a shoulder-season month. Cool and fresh, with the first café terraces and the city's spring cultural season.
+How warm is Tallinn in April?
Average highs are around 9°C (48°F) and lows around 1°C (34°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Tallinn in April?
Expect rain on about 7 days of the month.