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Tallinn in September
What September is really like in Tallinn: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Diego Delso, CC BY-SA 3.0
Quick answer
September is one of the best months to visit Tallinn. Expect average highs of 16°C (61°F), lows of 8°C (46°F), about 10 rainy days and roughly 12.7 hours of daylight. Mild early autumn with thinner crowds; a good month for walking and Lahemaa trips.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 16°C (61°F) / 8°C (46°F)
- Rainy days
- About 10
- Daylight
- About 12.7 hours
- Sea temperature
- 14°C (57°F)
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Hotel prices
- Average
Weather in September
September is the 4th-warmest month in Tallinn: days average 16°C (61°F) against a yearly average high of 10°C (50°F), and nights fall to about 8°C (46°F). Rain falls on roughly 10 of its 30 days. Compared with August (21°C (70°F)), September is cooler; by October highs drop to around 10°C (50°F).
- Sunrise (15 September)
- About 06:49
- Sunset (15 September)
- About 19:43
- Daylight
- About 12.7 hours
- Sea
- 14°C (57°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, September rates 3 for crowds (the peak is July at 5) and 3 for hotel prices (highest in July). Prices sit in the middle of the year's range.
Events in September
- Tallinn Marathon (usually September)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in September
With frequent rain, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
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
Market · Kalamaja
Balti Jaama market
Rebuilt in 2017 beside the Baltic Station, this market combines fresh produce, meat and smoked fish counters with a food hall of street-food stalls, while the upper floor sells antiques, Soviet-era memorabilia and secondhand clothes.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Low cost
- Food
- Shopping
- Rainy day
Museum · Toompea
Vabamu Museum of Occupations and Freedom
Visit early in a trip; it gives useful context for the Song Festival Grounds and the TV Tower.
- Time needed
- 1.5 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- History
- Rainy day
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
What to pack
For highs near 16°C, lows near 8°C and 10 wet days: layers, a warm sweater and a jacket for cool evenings; a packable rain jacket for showers; comfortable walking shoes.
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Questions travellers ask
+Is September a good time to visit Tallinn?
It is one of the best months to visit Tallinn. Mild early autumn with thinner crowds; a good month for walking and Lahemaa trips.
+How warm is Tallinn in September?
Average highs are around 16°C (61°F) and lows around 8°C (46°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Tallinn in September?
Expect rain on about 10 days of the month.