Month guide · Tallinn · Estonia
Tallinn in November
What November 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
November is a quieter month with trade-offs. Expect average highs of 4°C (39°F), lows of 0°C (32°F), about 12 rainy days and roughly 7.5 hours of daylight. Grey and dark, but the film festival and the opening of the Christmas market lift the mood late in the month.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 4°C (39°F) / 0°C (32°F)
- Rainy days
- About 12
- Daylight
- About 7.5 hours
- Sea temperature
- 6°C (43°F)
- Crowds
- Quiet
- Hotel prices
- Low
Weather in November
November is the 8th-warmest month in Tallinn: days average 4°C (39°F) against a yearly average high of 10°C (50°F), and nights fall to about 0°C (32°F). Rain falls on roughly 12 of its 30 days. Compared with October (10°C (50°F)), November is cooler; by December highs drop to around 1°C (34°F).
- Sunrise (15 November)
- About 08:16
- Sunset (15 November)
- About 15:56
- Daylight
- About 7.5 hours
- Sea
- 6°C (43°F)
Autumn (September–November). Mild September, colourful parks in early October, then grey, rainy and dark into November.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, November rates 2 for crowds (the peak is July at 5) and 2 for hotel prices (highest in July). That makes November one of the better-value months to book.
Events in November
- Black Nights Film Festival (PÖFF) (usually November)
- Christmas market opens on Town Hall Square (usually late November)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in November
With cold days, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
Neighbourhood · Kalamaja
Telliskivi Creative City
Visit late afternoon to browse the shops, then stay for dinner and drinks as the courtyards fill.
- Time needed
- 1–2 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Shopping
- Food
- Art
- After dark
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Neighbourhood · Kalamaja
Kalamaja wooden-house district
Kalamaja's streets of late 19th- and early 20th-century wooden houses, many painted in pastel colours and built in the local 'Tallinn house' style with a stone stairwell between wooden wings, make a quiet walk between Telliskivi and the sea.
- Time needed
- 1–1.5 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Architecture
- Photo spot
- Off the beaten path
Architecture · City Centre
Rotermann Quarter
Look up: the most interesting architecture is in the rooflines, where new structures sit on top of the old warehouses.
- Time needed
- 45 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Architecture
- Food
- Shopping
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
What to pack
For highs near 4°C, lows near 0°C and 12 wet days: a warm coat, hat, gloves and thermal layers; shoes with good grip for icy pavements; a compact umbrella and waterproof shoes — rain is frequent; comfortable walking shoes.
Is November a good time to visit Tallinn?
A quieter month with trade-offs, with 2 notable events on the calendar. If your dates are flexible, May–September are better overall. Compare every month.
Tallinn in other months
Questions travellers ask
+Is November a good time to visit Tallinn?
It is a quieter month with trade-offs. Grey and dark, but the film festival and the opening of the Christmas market lift the mood late in the month.
+How warm is Tallinn in November?
Average highs are around 4°C (39°F) and lows around 0°C (32°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Tallinn in November?
Expect rain on about 12 days of the month, so pack for wet weather.