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Tallinn in February
What February is really like in Tallinn: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Liilia Moroz, CC BY-SA 4.0
Quick answer
February is a quieter month with trade-offs. Expect average highs of -1°C (30°F), lows of -7°C (19°F), about 9 rainy days and roughly 9.1 hours of daylight. Often the coldest month, with frozen bays and crisp sunny days; the quietest time of year for sightseeing.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- -1°C (30°F) / -7°C (19°F)
- Rainy days
- About 9
- Daylight
- About 9.1 hours
- Sea temperature
- 1°C (34°F)
- Crowds
- Very quiet
- Hotel prices
- Low
Weather in February
February is the coolest month in Tallinn: days average -1°C (30°F) against a yearly average high of 10°C (50°F), and nights fall to about -7°C (19°F). Rain falls on roughly 9 of its 28 days. Compared with January (-1°C (30°F)), February is about as warm; by March highs climb to around 3°C (37°F).
- Sunrise (15 February)
- About 07:57
- Sunset (15 February)
- About 17:13
- Daylight
- About 9.1 hours
- Sea
- 1°C (34°F)
Winter (December–February). Snow-covered Old Town and the Christmas market in December; very cold, quiet and inexpensive after New Year.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, February rates 1 for crowds (the peak is July at 5) and 2 for hotel prices (highest in July). That makes February one of the better-value months to book.
Events in February
- Independence Day — parade and celebrations (24 February)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in February
With cold days, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
Landmark · Old Town
Town Hall Square and Tallinn Town Hall
The cobbled Raekoja plats has been Tallinn's marketplace since the Middle Ages.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Free
- Iconic
- Free
- History
- Architecture
- Photo spot
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Neighbourhood · Old Town
Lower Town streets and St Catherine's Passage
Explore early in the morning before cruise groups arrive, and duck into side lanes such as Saiakang and Raekoja tänav.
- Time needed
- Half a day
- Cost
- Free
- Iconic
- Free
- History
- Architecture
- Shopping
Viewpoint · Toompea
Toompea hill and viewing platforms
The upper town on Toompea hill has the pink baroque Toompea Castle, where Parliament sits beneath the Tall Hermann tower, and St Mary's Cathedral, its walls hung with the coats of arms of Baltic German noble families.
- Time needed
- 1–1.5 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Iconic
- Free
- Views
- History
- Photo spot
- Couples
Religious site · Toompea
Alexander Nevsky Cathedral
Dress modestly and keep voices low; services take place inside most days.
- Time needed
- 20–30 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Architecture
- History
What to pack
For highs near -1°C, lows near -7°C and 9 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 February a good time to visit Tallinn?
A quieter month with trade-offs, 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 February a good time to visit Tallinn?
It is a quieter month with trade-offs. Often the coldest month, with frozen bays and crisp sunny days; the quietest time of year for sightseeing.
+How warm is Tallinn in February?
Average highs are around -1°C (30°F) and lows around -7°C (19°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Tallinn in February?
Expect rain on about 9 days of the month.