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Tallinn in October: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Discover the weather for Tallinn in October and if it’s a good time to travel (based on historical data).
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October

Weather in Tallinn in October 2025

OK Weather
Cool
🌧️
Rainy
🌊
Cold water
October could be a good time to visit Tallinn, as the weather is generally fine. The average high temperature is around +9°C, and there are typically 2 sunny days in October. However, expect about 16 rainy days, and total monthly rainfall of approximately 55 mm. The weather is changeable so pack for every eventuality. Search flights in one click on Avionero.

Average weather

☀️
+9°C
Avg. max. temperature
-9°C
Min.
+20°C
Max.
55 mm
Total precipitation
84%
Avg. humidity
3 m/s
Avg. wind
2 ☀️
Sunny Days
11 ⛅️
Cloudy
16 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Tallinn has OK weather in October.

Average temperature in Tallinn in October

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

The expected average maximum temperature in October is +8°C with a maximum of +16°C and a minimum of -2°C.

The average maximum temperature goes down 33% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +15°C to +9°C.

Is Tallinn warm or cold in October?

Tallinn is typically cool in October.

Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +15°C to +9°C. The minimum temperature also goes down from +9°C to +4°C.

Pack a sweater and a jacket as there will be cooler temperatures.

Take a look at how October is compared to other months in Tallinn:

Water temperature in Tallinn in October

Water in Tallinn in October is Cold. It varies from +7°C to +15°C, with an average of +11°C. Note that the air temperature is lower than the water temperature, averaging around +9°C.

In October, water temperatures are average relative to the rest of the year:

The warmest water temperatures in Tallinn are reached in August, when the average sea temperature rises to +19°C. The coldest water temperatures are in February, with an average of 0°C.

Can you swim in Tallinn in October?

We would not recommend swimming in Tallinn in October, the water is very cold (+11°C on average). Consider swimming only if you are an experienced cold-water swimmer with proper gear.
🦭
Cold
Below +16°C
🏄‍♂️
Fresh
16°C - 21°C
🏊
Comfortable
21°C - 25°C
👙
Warm
25°C - 28°C
🔥
Very warm
+28°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 October

Tallinn weather looks like this, on average, in October and the surrounding months.
SeptemberOctoberNovember
Avg. temperature
+15°C+9°C+4°C
Min. temperature
-2°C-9°C-18°C
Max. temperature
+27°C+20°C+14°C
Rainfall
59 mm55 mm29 mm
Wind
3 m/s3 m/s3 m/s
Avg. water temperature
+16°C+11°C+7°C
Humidity
82%84%87%
Air pressure
1012 HPa1012 HPa1011 HPa
Sunny days
421
Cloudy days
81112
Rainy days
17169
Snowy days
018

October weather is still as ok as in September. It’s getting colder in October. From +15°C in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +9°C. As October arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 59 mm to 55 mm. Humidity rises from 82% to 84%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during October, staying around 3 m/s. The days becoming less sunny, going from 4 sunny days in September to 2 in October.

November brings much the same weather, it remains ok.

Wind

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

The average wind speed is 4 m/s getting up to 10 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 decreasing during October, going from 6 m/s to 5 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during October in Tallinn based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Total precipitation in October is about 121 mm, with a 65% chance of rain on a typical day. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 19 mm, which is considered light rain. October is a pretty wet month with over 20 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of galoshes.
Here’s how October 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 October in Tallinn based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The total snow in October is about 4 mm, with a 0% chance of snow on a typical day.

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

How was the weather last October in Tallinn?

This is the weather in Tallinn in October 2023:
1 October
☁️
+15°C
2 October
🌧️
+16°C
3 October
🌧️
+16°C
4 October
🌧️
+15°C
5 October
🌧️
+12°C
6 October
☁️
+12°C
7 October
🌧️
+13°C
8 October
☁️
+7°C
9 October
☁️
+7°C
10 October
☀️
+10°C
11 October
🌧️
+14°C
12 October
☁️
+11°C
13 October
☀️
+13°C
14 October
🌧️
+15°C
15 October
🌧️
+8°C
16 October
☁️
+8°C
17 October
☁️
+9°C
18 October
🌧️
+5°C
19 October
🌧️
+3°C
20 October
🌧️
+5°C
21 October
☀️
+3°C
22 October
☁️
+5°C
23 October
☁️
+6°C
24 October
☁️
+5°C
25 October
☀️
+2°C
26 October
☁️
+1°C
27 October
☁️
+1°C
28 October
☁️
+2°C
29 October
☁️
+2°C
30 October
☁️
+3°C
31 October
☁️
+9°C
In October 2023 Tallinn had 4 sunny days, 16 cloudy days, and 11 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +8°C, with an absolute maximum of +16°C and a minimum of +1°C. The average humidity was 82%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 60%. The average wind speed was 4 m/s, with a maximum of 15 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in October?

Climate Change over Years

This is how Tallinn climate have been changing during last 43 years period.

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

The average temperature was the lowest in 1987 (+6°C) and the highest in 2020 (+11°C). 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 October:

Is October a good time to visit Tallinn?

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

Can you sunbathe in Tallinn in October?

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

Can you swim in Tallinn in October?

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

Is Tallinn rainy in October?

Tallinn is often rainy in October. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.

Is it sunny in Tallinn in October?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Tallinn in October, 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.