Month guide · Tallinn · Estonia
Tallinn in July
What July 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
July is one of the best months to visit Tallinn. Expect average highs of 22°C (72°F), lows of 13°C (55°F), about 9 rainy days and roughly 17.9 hours of daylight. Warmest month and peak season, with cruise ships in port most days and the beaches at their busiest.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 22°C (72°F) / 13°C (55°F)
- Rainy days
- About 9
- Daylight
- About 17.9 hours
- Sea temperature
- 18°C (64°F)
- Crowds
- Very busy
- Hotel prices
- Highest
Weather in July
July is the warmest month in Tallinn: days average 22°C (72°F) against a yearly average high of 10°C (50°F), and nights fall to about 13°C (55°F). Rain falls on roughly 9 of its 31 days. Compared with June (19°C (66°F)), July is warmer; by August highs stay near 21°C (70°F).
- Sunrise (15 July)
- About 04:30
- Sunset (15 July)
- About 22:24
- Daylight
- About 17.9 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, July rates 5 for crowds (the peak is July at 5) and 5 for hotel prices (highest in July). Book accommodation early: July is one of the pricier months.
Events in July
July has no major recurring festival in Tallinn, which usually means easier bookings.
What to do in July
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
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
Gallery · Kadriorg
Kumu Art Museum
Estonia's national art museum opened in 2006 in a curved limestone and copper building cut into the Lasnamäe bank above Kadriorg park, and was named European Museum of the Year in 2008.
- Time needed
- 2 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Art
- Rainy day
- Architecture
- History
Museum · Kalamaja
Seaplane Harbour (Lennusadam)
Combine it with a seaside walk to Noblessner for lunch, and allow extra time with children for the simulators and play areas.
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Kids
- Rainy day
- History
Neighbourhood · Kalamaja
Telliskivi Creative City
A cluster of brick buildings that once housed a railway factory, Telliskivi now holds studios, galleries, design and vintage shops, street art, a theatre and some of Tallinn's most popular restaurants and bars.
- Time needed
- 1–2 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Shopping
- Food
- Art
- After dark
What to pack
For highs near 22°C, lows near 13°C and 9 wet days: light layers for the day and a light jacket for the evening; a packable rain jacket for showers; comfortable walking shoes.
Is July a good time to visit Tallinn?
One of the best months to visit Tallinn. The other best months are May–June and August–September. Compare every month.
Tallinn in other months
Questions travellers ask
+Is July a good time to visit Tallinn?
It is one of the best months to visit Tallinn. Warmest month and peak season, with cruise ships in port most days and the beaches at their busiest.
+How warm is Tallinn in July?
Average highs are around 22°C (72°F) and lows around 13°C (55°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Tallinn in July?
Expect rain on about 9 days of the month.