Month guide · Tallinn · Estonia
Tallinn in August
What August 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
August is one of the best months to visit Tallinn. Expect average highs of 21°C (70°F), lows of 12°C (54°F), about 10 rainy days and roughly 15.5 hours of daylight. Still warm, with the sea at its warmest; showers become more frequent later in the month.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 21°C (70°F) / 12°C (54°F)
- Rainy days
- About 10
- Daylight
- About 15.5 hours
- Sea temperature
- 18°C (64°F)
- Crowds
- Busy
- Hotel prices
- High
Weather in August
August is the 2nd-warmest month in Tallinn: days average 21°C (70°F) against a yearly average high of 10°C (50°F), and nights fall to about 12°C (54°F). Rain falls on roughly 10 of its 31 days. Compared with July (22°C (72°F)), August is about as warm; by September highs drop to around 16°C (61°F).
- Sunrise (15 August)
- About 05:38
- Sunset (15 August)
- About 21:13
- Daylight
- About 15.5 hours
- Sea
- 18°C (64°F)
Summer (June–August). White nights, Midsummer bonfires, beaches and festivals; the busiest season, with cruise passengers filling the Old Town by day.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, August rates 4 for crowds (the peak is July at 5) and 4 for hotel prices (highest in July). Book accommodation early: August is one of the pricier months.
Events in August
- Birgitta Festival — music and opera in the Pirita Convent ruins (usually August)
- Day of Restoration of Independence (20 August)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in August
With frequent rain, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
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Historic site · Pirita
Pirita Convent ruins and beach
The tall gable walls of St Bridget's Convent, consecrated in the 15th century and destroyed in the Livonian War in 1577, stand by the Pirita river mouth.
- Time needed
- 1–2 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- History
- Outdoors
- Photo spot
Museum · Rocca al Mare
Estonian Open Air Museum
Eat pea soup or blood sausage at the Kolu tavern inside the museum, and visit at Midsummer for bonfires and dancing.
- Time needed
- 3 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- History
- Kids
- Outdoors
- Architecture
Historic site · Kadriorg
Song Festival Grounds
The great concrete arch of the Lauluväljak, built in 1960, shelters a massed choir of thousands of singers during the national Song Festival, held about every five years.
- Time needed
- 30–45 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- History
- Views
Museum · Toompea
Kiek in de Kök and the Bastion Tunnels
Book the tunnel tour, which runs at set times, and combine it with the Maiden Tower café on the walls next door.
- Time needed
- 1.5–2 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- History
- Rainy day
- Kids
What to pack
For highs near 21°C, lows near 12°C and 10 wet days: light layers for the day and a light jacket for the evening; a packable rain jacket for showers; comfortable walking shoes.
Is August a good time to visit Tallinn?
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Questions travellers ask
+Is August a good time to visit Tallinn?
It is one of the best months to visit Tallinn. Still warm, with the sea at its warmest; showers become more frequent later in the month.
+How warm is Tallinn in August?
Average highs are around 21°C (70°F) and lows around 12°C (54°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Tallinn in August?
Expect rain on about 10 days of the month.