Tallinn weather in January (Harjumaa, Estonia)

How does the weather in Tallinn usually fare in January? Use this page to get an overview of the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

In January, Tallinn typically experiences very low temperatures and moderate snow/rainfall. The winter season takes place during January. Daytime temperatures hover around 0°C, while nights can cool down to about -5°C. You will probably experience very cold weather in this month, so dressing warmly is vital. Be sure to prepare for the chill with the right clothing.

Precipitation

Tallinn in January usually receives moderate snow/rainfall, averaging around 53 mm for the month. The climate data from previous years indicates that there are typically about 19 days days of snow/rain.

Average sunshine

With limited sunshine this month, there are about 28 hours of sun. It's ideal for those who prefer a cooler, cloudier climate.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Tallinn. July and August typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February, March, April, October, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Tallinn climate page with graphs.

 

Tallinn, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature -5°C  

Max Temperature 0°C  

Chance of Rain 64%  

Precipitation 53 mm  

Rainy days 19 days  

Humidity 89%  

Windspeed 22 km/h  

Sunshine 28 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Estonia in January

Find out more about the weather in Estonia and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

Precipitation

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

Wear a base layer in cold weather; this is the #1 thing you can do to increase your overall body temperature.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

4/10

Cycling

2/10

Walking

2/10

Camping

1/10

Outdoor sports

2/10

Interested in more climate information?

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