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Tallinn in January: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Planning a trip and want to know what the weather in Tallinn in January will be like? Take a look at our weather guide for Tallinn, based on historical data.
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January

Weather in Tallinn in January 2025

OK Weather
Cold
☁️
Cloudy
🌊
Cold water
If you plan to visit Tallinn in January, the weather is typically alright, with an average high temperature of +28°F during the day and approximately 1 sunny days. Expect some snowy, though, as there are typically 14 snowy days in the month and around 30 mm of precipitation. The weather is changeable so you may have to pack for every eventuality. Search flights in one click on Avionero.
Good to know:
  • January is usually the coldest month of the year in Tallinn;

Average weather

☀️
+28°F
Avg. max. temperature
-22°F
Min.
+48°F
Max.
13 mm
Total precipitation
87%
Avg. humidity
3 m/s
Avg. wind
1 ☀️
Sunny Days
14 ⛅️
Cloudy
3 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Tallinn has OK weather in January.

Average temperature in Tallinn in January

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Tallinn for January based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

Going from a maximum of +43°F during the day to a minimum of +7°F during the night, the temperature in January averages around +34°F.

The average maximum temperature goes down 15% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +43°F to +37°F.

Is Tallinn warm or cold in January?

Tallinn is typically cold in January.

Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +32°F to +28°F. The minimum temperature also goes down from +25°F to +21°F.

Wear your winter warms as it will be cold. To save space, layer, and don’t forget gloves and a scarf.

January is the coldest month in Tallinn, here is the comparison with other months:

Water temperature in Tallinn in January

Water in Tallinn in January is Cold. It varies from +28°F to +39°F, with an average of +34°F. Note that the air temperature is lower than the water temperature, averaging around +28°F.

The water temperature in January is one of the coldest of the entire year:

The warmest water temperatures in Tallinn are reached in August, when the average sea temperature rises to +66°F. The coldest water temperatures are in February, with an average of +32°F.

Can you swim in Tallinn in January?

We would not recommend swimming in Tallinn in January, the water is very cold (+34°F on average). Consider swimming only if you are an experienced cold-water swimmer with proper gear.
🦭
Cold
Below +61°F
🏄‍♂️
Fresh
61°F - 70°F
🏊
Comfortable
70°F - 77°F
👙
Warm
77°F - 82°F
🔥
Very warm
+82°C and up
You will need a full-body wetsuit, cap, gloves, a warm change of clothes, and a hot drink ready for after your swim.

Climate in Tallinn in January

Tallinn weather looks like this, on average, in January and the surrounding months.
DecemberJanuaryFebruary
Avg. temperature
+32°F+28°F+28°F
Min. temperature
-9°F-22°F-24°F
Max. temperature
+50°F+48°F+48°F
Rainfall
16 mm13 mm11 mm
Wind
3 m/s3 m/s3 m/s
Avg. water temperature
+39°F+34°F+32°F
Humidity
88%87%85%
Air pressure
1009 HPa1010 HPa1012 HPa
Sunny days
112
Cloudy days
131413
Rainy days
432
Snowy days
131411

January weather is still as ok as in December. It’s getting colder in January. From +32°F in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +28°F. As January arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 16 mm to 13 mm. It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 88% to 87%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during January, staying around 3 m/s. The amount of sunny days stay about the same, averaging 1 sunny days during the month.

February brings much the same weather, it remains ok.

Wind

Wind speed in Tallinn in January based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 4 m/s getting up to 7 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.

The average wind speed in Tallinn is gradually increasing during January, going from 3 m/s to 6 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during January in Tallinn based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 10% chance of rain on an average day in January, with total rainfall of approximately 3 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 1 mm, which is considered light rain. Tallinn is amazing in January with as little as 3 rainy days on average, so plan adventures in the great outdoors.
Here’s how January is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Tallinn wettest month is August, where a typical day has a 58% chance of precipitation and 86 mm of rainfall per day. February, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 7% chance of precipitation and 11 mm of rainfall per day.

Snow

Amount of snow in mm during January in Tallinn based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 16% chance of snow on an average day in January, with a total monthly snowfall of approximately 2 mm.

January is one of the snowiest months in Tallinn.

Here’s how January is compared with other months in the amount of snow, total mm:

How was the weather last January in Tallinn?

This is the weather in Tallinn in January 2023:
1 January
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+42°F
2 January
☀️
+34°F
3 January
🌨️
+34°F
4 January
☁️
+34°F
5 January
🌨️
+24°F
6 January
🌨️
+23°F
7 January
☀️
+14°F
8 January
🌨️
+21°F
9 January
☁️
+24°F
10 January
🌫️
+36°F
11 January
🌧️
+36°F
12 January
🌧️
+38°F
13 January
☁️
+40°F
14 January
🌧️
+41°F
15 January
🌧️
+39°F
16 January
🌧️
+39°F
17 January
☁️
+36°F
18 January
☁️
+38°F
19 January
☁️
+36°F
20 January
☁️
+35°F
21 January
🌫️
+29°F
22 January
🌨️
+27°F
23 January
☁️
+30°F
24 January
🌧️
+35°F
25 January
🌧️
+38°F
26 January
☁️
+38°F
27 January
☁️
+32°F
28 January
☁️
+34°F
29 January
☁️
+36°F
30 January
🌧️
+39°F
31 January
☁️
+37°F
In January 2023 Tallinn had 3 sunny days, 13 cloudy days, and 6 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +34°F, with an absolute maximum of +43°F and a minimum of +14°F. The average humidity was 88%, with a maximum of 99% and a minimum of 66%. The average wind speed was 4 m/s, with a maximum of 9 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change Over the Years

This is how Tallinn climate has changed over the last 43 years.

The climate in Tallinn in January has not changed that much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 1987 (+44°F) and the highest in 2020 (+52°F). The driest year was 2018 with only 182 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2016 with 848 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Tallinn in January:

Is January a good time to visit Tallinn?

It’s always a good time to visit Tallinn, but the weather is changeable in January, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.

Can you sunbathe in Tallinn in January?

Not really, January is not the best time to sunbathe, unless you visit a local solarium.

Can you swim in Tallinn in January?

Swimming in Tallinn in January is challenging and not recommended for inexperienced swimmers or without proper equipment and preparation.

Is Tallinn rainy in January?

Tallinn is usually dry in January. Plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring.

Is it sunny in Tallinn in January?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Tallinn in January, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.

Monthly weather in Tallinn

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Tallinn, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.

For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.