Month guide · Tallinn · Estonia
Tallinn in October
What October is really like in Tallinn: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Olga Itenberg, CC BY 2.0
Quick answer
October is a good-value shoulder-season month. Expect average highs of 10°C (50°F), lows of 4°C (39°F), about 12 rainy days and roughly 10 hours of daylight. Autumn colour in Kadriorg early in the month, then wetter, darker weather.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 10°C (50°F) / 4°C (39°F)
- Rainy days
- About 12
- Daylight
- About 10 hours
- Sea temperature
- 10°C (50°F)
- Crowds
- Quiet
- Hotel prices
- Low
Weather in October
October is the 6th-warmest month in Tallinn: days average 10°C (50°F) against a yearly average high of 10°C (50°F), and nights fall to about 4°C (39°F). Rain falls on roughly 12 of its 31 days. Compared with September (16°C (61°F)), October is cooler; by November highs drop to around 4°C (39°F).
- Sunrise (15 October)
- About 07:59
- Sunset (15 October)
- About 18:14
- Daylight
- About 10 hours
- Sea
- 10°C (50°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, October rates 2 for crowds (the peak is July at 5) and 2 for hotel prices (highest in July). That makes October one of the better-value months to book.
Events in October
October has no major recurring festival in Tallinn, which usually means easier bookings.
What to do in October
With cold days, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
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
Religious site · Old Town
St Olaf's Church
St Olaf's Gothic spire, now 124 metres tall, made it one of the tallest buildings in the world in the 16th century, when it reached an estimated 159 metres.
- Time needed
- 45 minutes
- Cost
- Low cost
- Views
- History
- Active
- Architecture
Historic site · Old Town
City walls and Towers Square
Walk the outside of the walls from Towers Square to Fat Margaret's tower near the harbour for the best views of the fortifications.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Low cost
- History
- Photo spot
- Views
- Outdoors
What to pack
For highs near 10°C, lows near 4°C and 12 wet days: a warm coat, hat, gloves and thermal layers; a compact umbrella and waterproof shoes — rain is frequent; comfortable walking shoes.
Is October a good time to visit Tallinn?
A good-value shoulder-season month. If your dates are flexible, May–September are better overall. Compare every month.
Tallinn in other months
Questions travellers ask
+Is October a good time to visit Tallinn?
It is a good-value shoulder-season month. Autumn colour in Kadriorg early in the month, then wetter, darker weather.
+How warm is Tallinn in October?
Average highs are around 10°C (50°F) and lows around 4°C (39°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Tallinn in October?
Expect rain on about 12 days of the month, so pack for wet weather.