Updated 14 Sep 2026 · recomputed nightly
Is August 2027 a good month to visit Tallinn?
Packed — the typical August day in Tallinn is busier than 99% of its year.
If you are coming for something that only happens in August, that is the trade. If not, January is quieter.
Calm · Lively · Busy · Packed rank a day against Tallinn's own year — not a headcount.
This month's verified events: Estonian school summer holiday (1–31).
August is one of Tallinn's busiest months: mild and wet, around 21°C / 70°F with rain on about 14 days, and Packed every day.
No — not if you want Tallinn to yourself. Every one of August's 31 days in our window is Busy or Packed, and the typical day is Packed. It is crowded throughout. Expect around 21 °C by day, with rain on about 14 days. The crowd comes with the school holidays in Estonia and Germany. Cruise ships call on 21 of the 31 days, 4 at once on Sunday 15 August. Estonian school summer holiday falls on 1–31 August. No week of August is meaningfully quieter — the typical day is Packed throughout; pick by day instead. For similar weather with fewer people, come in September. The crush is at the Viru Gate passage; the quiet is at the Old Town before nine.
In short, a hard sell — heavy crowds without the best of the weather.
Among the 12 months we forecast for Tallinn, August ranks 4th for crowd pressure.
Preparing pays off in a month like this: timed-entry tickets and pre-booked tours turn the queue time into sightseeing time. see the options →
Pack for wet first — rain on 14 of 31 days.
A folding one lives in the day bag and weighs nothing.
See umbrellas →
Wet stone is the thing to plan around in a month this wet.
See walking shoes →
How busy is Tallinn in August?
Every day is Packed — the crowd level barely shifts.
Cruise ships are in port on 21 of 31 days; the heaviest is Sun 15 Aug, 4 ships in at once. Those mornings fill the squares first — start early, or save them for indoors.
The month barely moves — every day lands between 99% and 99% of the year. Daylight runs about 15 hours.
Either side of it, September is a little calmer.
The lightest days are the 1st, 2nd and 3rd. Still busy — but the easiest of the month — 31 days share that level, so there is room to choose.
Sun 01 Aug Packed busier than 99% of days here · ⚓2 · Estonia school holidays · Estonian school summer holiday
Event on this day
Estonian school summer holiday
9 Jun – 31 Aug 2027Estonian schools are off for twelve weeks from 9 June. This is also when the cruise ships call, when the terraces on Raekoja plats are open, and when daylight lasts more than eighteen hours around the solstice. It is the busiest stretch of the year.
- Norwegian Jewel — guest capacity 2,388 08:00–17:00
- Viking Vesta — guest capacity 998
Record Tallinn on Sun 1 Aug 2027 is forecast Packed. 2 cruise ships scheduled, at least 3,386 guests at double occupancy. Why: school holidays in Estonia and Germany; Estonian school summer holiday. Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/tallinn/#d-2027-08-01 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 14 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Mon 02 Aug Packed busier than 99% of days here · ⚓2 · Estonia school holidays · Estonian school summer holiday
Event on this day
Estonian school summer holiday
9 Jun – 31 Aug 2027Estonian schools are off for twelve weeks from 9 June. This is also when the cruise ships call, when the terraces on Raekoja plats are open, and when daylight lasts more than eighteen hours around the solstice. It is the busiest stretch of the year.
- MSC Explora 4 — guest capacity 926 09:00–20:00
- Ritz Carlton Evrima — guest capacity 214 08:00–18:00
Record Tallinn on Mon 2 Aug 2027 is forecast Packed. 2 cruise ships scheduled, at least 1,140 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 08:00–20:00. Why: Estonia school holidays; Germany school holidays; UK public holiday; Estonian school summer holiday. Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/tallinn/#d-2027-08-02 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 14 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Tue 03 Aug Packed busier than 99% of days here · ⚓2 · Estonia school holidays · Estonian school summer holiday
Event on this day
Estonian school summer holiday
9 Jun – 31 Aug 2027Estonian schools are off for twelve weeks from 9 June. This is also when the cruise ships call, when the terraces on Raekoja plats are open, and when daylight lasts more than eighteen hours around the solstice. It is the busiest stretch of the year.
- Caribbean Princess — guest capacity 3,138 07:00–16:00
- Viking Sky — guest capacity 928
Record Tallinn on Tue 3 Aug 2027 is forecast Packed. 2 cruise ships scheduled, at least 4,066 guests at double occupancy. Why: school holidays in Estonia and Germany; Estonian school summer holiday. Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/tallinn/#d-2027-08-03 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 14 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Wed 04 Aug Packed busier than 99% of days here · ⚓3 · Estonia school holidays · Estonian school summer holiday
Event on this day
Estonian school summer holiday
9 Jun – 31 Aug 2027Estonian schools are off for twelve weeks from 9 June. This is also when the cruise ships call, when the terraces on Raekoja plats are open, and when daylight lasts more than eighteen hours around the solstice. It is the busiest stretch of the year.
- Azamara Quest — guest capacity 722 08:00–22:00
- Le Champlain — guest capacity 184
- Oceania Vista — guest capacity 1,218 10:00–18:00
Record Tallinn on Wed 4 Aug 2027 is forecast Packed. 3 cruise ships scheduled, at least 2,124 guests at double occupancy. Why: school holidays in Estonia and Germany; Estonian school summer holiday. Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/tallinn/#d-2027-08-04 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 14 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Thu 05 Aug Packed busier than 99% of days here · ⚓2 · Estonia school holidays · Estonian school summer holiday
Event on this day
Estonian school summer holiday
9 Jun – 31 Aug 2027Estonian schools are off for twelve weeks from 9 June. This is also when the cruise ships call, when the terraces on Raekoja plats are open, and when daylight lasts more than eighteen hours around the solstice. It is the busiest stretch of the year.
- Ritz Carlton Evrima — guest capacity 214 12:00–23:00
- Viking Vesta — guest capacity 998
Record Tallinn on Thu 5 Aug 2027 is forecast Packed. 2 cruise ships scheduled, at least 1,212 guests at double occupancy. Why: school holidays in Estonia and Germany; Estonian school summer holiday. Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/tallinn/#d-2027-08-05 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 14 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Fri 06 Aug Packed busier than 99% of days here · ⚓4 · Estonia school holidays · Estonian school summer holiday
Event on this day
Estonian school summer holiday
9 Jun – 31 Aug 2027Estonian schools are off for twelve weeks from 9 June. This is also when the cruise ships call, when the terraces on Raekoja plats are open, and when daylight lasts more than eighteen hours around the solstice. It is the busiest stretch of the year.
- Celebrity Apex — guest capacity 2,918 07:00–17:00
- Le Champlain — guest capacity 184 07:00–13:00
- Mein Schiff 1 — guest capacity 2,534 09:00–23:00
- Silver Dawn — guest capacity 576 08:00–15:00
Record Tallinn on Fri 6 Aug 2027 is forecast Packed. 4 cruise ships scheduled, at least 6,212 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 07:00–23:00. Why: school holidays in Estonia and Germany; Estonian school summer holiday. Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/tallinn/#d-2027-08-06 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 14 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Sat 07 Aug Packed busier than 99% of days here · ⚓2 · Estonia school holidays · Estonian school summer holiday
Event on this day
Estonian school summer holiday
9 Jun – 31 Aug 2027Estonian schools are off for twelve weeks from 9 June. This is also when the cruise ships call, when the terraces on Raekoja plats are open, and when daylight lasts more than eighteen hours around the solstice. It is the busiest stretch of the year.
- Oceania Insignia — guest capacity 698
- Viking Sky — guest capacity 928
Record Tallinn on Sat 7 Aug 2027 is forecast Packed. 2 cruise ships scheduled, at least 1,626 guests at double occupancy. Why: school holidays in Estonia and Germany; Estonian school summer holiday. Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/tallinn/#d-2027-08-07 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 14 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Sun 08 Aug Packed busier than 99% of days here · Estonia school holidays · Estonian school summer holiday
Event on this day
Estonian school summer holiday
9 Jun – 31 Aug 2027Estonian schools are off for twelve weeks from 9 June. This is also when the cruise ships call, when the terraces on Raekoja plats are open, and when daylight lasts more than eighteen hours around the solstice. It is the busiest stretch of the year.
Record Tallinn on Sun 8 Aug 2027 is forecast Packed. Why: school holidays in Estonia and Germany; Estonian school summer holiday. The day in full, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/tallinn/#d-2027-08-08 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 14 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Mon 09 Aug Packed busier than 99% of days here · ⚓1 · Estonia school holidays · Estonian school summer holiday
Event on this day
Estonian school summer holiday
9 Jun – 31 Aug 2027Estonian schools are off for twelve weeks from 9 June. This is also when the cruise ships call, when the terraces on Raekoja plats are open, and when daylight lasts more than eighteen hours around the solstice. It is the busiest stretch of the year.
- Silver Dawn — guest capacity 576 08:00–15:00
Record Tallinn on Mon 9 Aug 2027 is forecast Packed. Why: school holidays in Estonia and Germany; Estonian school summer holiday. 1 cruise ship scheduled, at least 576 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 08:00–15:00. Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/tallinn/#d-2027-08-09 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 14 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Tue 10 Aug Packed busier than 99% of days here · Estonia school holidays · Estonian school summer holiday
Event on this day
Estonian school summer holiday
9 Jun – 31 Aug 2027Estonian schools are off for twelve weeks from 9 June. This is also when the cruise ships call, when the terraces on Raekoja plats are open, and when daylight lasts more than eighteen hours around the solstice. It is the busiest stretch of the year.
Record Tallinn on Tue 10 Aug 2027 is forecast Packed. Why: school holidays in Estonia and Germany; Estonian school summer holiday. The day in full, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/tallinn/#d-2027-08-10 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 14 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Wed 11 Aug Packed busier than 99% of days here · ⚓1 · Estonia school holidays · Estonian school summer holiday
Event on this day
Estonian school summer holiday
9 Jun – 31 Aug 2027Estonian schools are off for twelve weeks from 9 June. This is also when the cruise ships call, when the terraces on Raekoja plats are open, and when daylight lasts more than eighteen hours around the solstice. It is the busiest stretch of the year.
- Azamara Journey — guest capacity 710 08:00–22:00
Record Tallinn on Wed 11 Aug 2027 is forecast Packed. 1 cruise ship scheduled, at least 710 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 08:00–22:00. Why: school holidays in Estonia and Germany; Estonian school summer holiday. Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/tallinn/#d-2027-08-11 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 14 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Thu 12 Aug Packed busier than 99% of days here · ⚓1 · Estonia school holidays · Estonian school summer holiday
Event on this day
Estonian school summer holiday
9 Jun – 31 Aug 2027Estonian schools are off for twelve weeks from 9 June. This is also when the cruise ships call, when the terraces on Raekoja plats are open, and when daylight lasts more than eighteen hours around the solstice. It is the busiest stretch of the year.
- Queen Victoria — guest capacity 2,074
Record Tallinn on Thu 12 Aug 2027 is forecast Packed. 1 cruise ship scheduled, at least 2,074 guests at double occupancy. Why: school holidays in Estonia and Germany; Estonian school summer holiday. Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/tallinn/#d-2027-08-12 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 14 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Fri 13 Aug Packed busier than 99% of days here · Estonia school holidays · Estonian school summer holiday
Event on this day
Estonian school summer holiday
9 Jun – 31 Aug 2027Estonian schools are off for twelve weeks from 9 June. This is also when the cruise ships call, when the terraces on Raekoja plats are open, and when daylight lasts more than eighteen hours around the solstice. It is the busiest stretch of the year.
Record Tallinn on Fri 13 Aug 2027 is forecast Packed. Why: school holidays in Estonia and Germany; Estonian school summer holiday. The day in full, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/tallinn/#d-2027-08-13 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 14 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Sat 14 Aug Packed busier than 99% of days here · Estonia school holidays · Estonian school summer holiday
Event on this day
Estonian school summer holiday
9 Jun – 31 Aug 2027Estonian schools are off for twelve weeks from 9 June. This is also when the cruise ships call, when the terraces on Raekoja plats are open, and when daylight lasts more than eighteen hours around the solstice. It is the busiest stretch of the year.
Record Tallinn on Sat 14 Aug 2027 is forecast Packed. Why: school holidays in Estonia and Germany; Estonian school summer holiday. The day in full, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/tallinn/#d-2027-08-14 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 14 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Sun 15 Aug Packed busier than 99% of days here · ⚓4 · Estonia school holidays · Estonian school summer holiday
Event on this day
Estonian school summer holiday
9 Jun – 31 Aug 2027Estonian schools are off for twelve weeks from 9 June. This is also when the cruise ships call, when the terraces on Raekoja plats are open, and when daylight lasts more than eighteen hours around the solstice. It is the busiest stretch of the year.
- Ambience — guest capacity 1,596 08:00–17:00
- Caribbean Princess — guest capacity 3,138 07:00–16:00
- Carnival Miracle — guest capacity 2,124
- Norwegian Jewel — guest capacity 2,388 11:00–20:00
Record Tallinn on Sun 15 Aug 2027 is forecast Packed. 4 cruise ships scheduled, at least 9,246 guests at double occupancy. Why: Estonia school holidays; Germany public holiday; LT public holiday; Estonian school summer holiday. Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/tallinn/#d-2027-08-15 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 14 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Mon 16 Aug Packed busier than 99% of days here · ⚓2 · Estonia school holidays · Estonian school summer holiday
Event on this day
Estonian school summer holiday
9 Jun – 31 Aug 2027Estonian schools are off for twelve weeks from 9 June. This is also when the cruise ships call, when the terraces on Raekoja plats are open, and when daylight lasts more than eighteen hours around the solstice. It is the busiest stretch of the year.
- Mein Schiff 7 — guest capacity 2,534 07:00–23:00
- Viking Libra — guest capacity 998
Record Tallinn on Mon 16 Aug 2027 is forecast Packed. 2 cruise ships scheduled, at least 3,532 guests at double occupancy. Why: school holidays in Estonia and Germany; Estonian school summer holiday. Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/tallinn/#d-2027-08-16 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 14 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Tue 17 Aug Packed busier than 99% of days here · ⚓1 · Estonia school holidays · Estonian school summer holiday
Event on this day
Estonian school summer holiday
9 Jun – 31 Aug 2027Estonian schools are off for twelve weeks from 9 June. This is also when the cruise ships call, when the terraces on Raekoja plats are open, and when daylight lasts more than eighteen hours around the solstice. It is the busiest stretch of the year.
- Norwegian Jewel — guest capacity 2,388 08:00–17:00
Record Tallinn on Tue 17 Aug 2027 is forecast Packed. 1 cruise ship scheduled, at least 2,388 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 08:00–17:00. Why: school holidays in Estonia and Germany; Estonian school summer holiday. Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/tallinn/#d-2027-08-17 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 14 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Wed 18 Aug Packed busier than 99% of days here · ⚓1 · Estonia school holidays · Estonian school summer holiday
Event on this day
Estonian school summer holiday
9 Jun – 31 Aug 2027Estonian schools are off for twelve weeks from 9 June. This is also when the cruise ships call, when the terraces on Raekoja plats are open, and when daylight lasts more than eighteen hours around the solstice. It is the busiest stretch of the year.
- Oceania Insignia — guest capacity 698 10:00–19:00
Record Tallinn on Wed 18 Aug 2027 is forecast Packed. Why: school holidays in Estonia and Germany; Estonian school summer holiday. 1 cruise ship scheduled, at least 698 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 10:00–19:00. Nearest calmer day: Wed 1 Sep (Lively). Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/tallinn/#d-2027-08-18 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 14 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Thu 19 Aug Packed busier than 99% of days here · Estonia school holidays · Estonian school summer holiday
Event on this day
Estonian school summer holiday
9 Jun – 31 Aug 2027Estonian schools are off for twelve weeks from 9 June. This is also when the cruise ships call, when the terraces on Raekoja plats are open, and when daylight lasts more than eighteen hours around the solstice. It is the busiest stretch of the year.
Record Tallinn on Thu 19 Aug 2027 is forecast Packed. Why: school holidays in Estonia and Germany; Estonian school summer holiday. Nearest calmer day: Wed 1 Sep (Lively). The day in full, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/tallinn/#d-2027-08-19 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 14 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Fri 20 Aug Packed busier than 99% of days here · ⚓2 · Estonia public holiday · Estonian school summer holiday
Event on this day
Estonian school summer holiday
9 Jun – 31 Aug 2027Estonian schools are off for twelve weeks from 9 June. This is also when the cruise ships call, when the terraces on Raekoja plats are open, and when daylight lasts more than eighteen hours around the solstice. It is the busiest stretch of the year.
- Oceania Insignia — guest capacity 698 07:00–15:00
- Viking Libra — guest capacity 998
Restoration of Independence Day (taasiseseisvumispaev)
20 Aug 2027The day Estonia restored its independence in 1991. It is a public holiday and in 2027 it falls on a Friday, so it makes a long weekend at the end of the summer school holiday. Shops and offices are closed or open short hours.
Record Tallinn on Fri 20 Aug 2027 is forecast Packed. 2 cruise ships scheduled, at least 1,696 guests at double occupancy. Why: Estonia public holiday; Germany school holidays; Estonian school summer holiday; Restoration of Independence Day. Nearest calmer day: Wed 1 Sep (Lively). Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/tallinn/#d-2027-08-20 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 14 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Sat 21 Aug Packed busier than 99% of days here · Estonia school holidays · Estonian school summer holiday
Event on this day
Estonian school summer holiday
9 Jun – 31 Aug 2027Estonian schools are off for twelve weeks from 9 June. This is also when the cruise ships call, when the terraces on Raekoja plats are open, and when daylight lasts more than eighteen hours around the solstice. It is the busiest stretch of the year.
Record Tallinn on Sat 21 Aug 2027 is forecast Packed. Why: school holidays in Estonia and Germany; Estonian school summer holiday. Nearest calmer day: Wed 1 Sep (Lively). The day in full, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/tallinn/#d-2027-08-21 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 14 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Sun 22 Aug Packed busier than 99% of days here · Estonia school holidays · Estonian school summer holiday
Event on this day
Estonian school summer holiday
9 Jun – 31 Aug 2027Estonian schools are off for twelve weeks from 9 June. This is also when the cruise ships call, when the terraces on Raekoja plats are open, and when daylight lasts more than eighteen hours around the solstice. It is the busiest stretch of the year.
Record Tallinn on Sun 22 Aug 2027 is forecast Packed. Why: school holidays in Estonia and Germany; Estonian school summer holiday. Nearest calmer day: Wed 1 Sep (Lively). The day in full, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/tallinn/#d-2027-08-22 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 14 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Mon 23 Aug Packed busier than 99% of days here · Estonia school holidays · Estonian school summer holiday
Event on this day
Estonian school summer holiday
9 Jun – 31 Aug 2027Estonian schools are off for twelve weeks from 9 June. This is also when the cruise ships call, when the terraces on Raekoja plats are open, and when daylight lasts more than eighteen hours around the solstice. It is the busiest stretch of the year.
Record Tallinn on Mon 23 Aug 2027 is forecast Packed. Why: school holidays in Estonia and Germany; Estonian school summer holiday. Nearest calmer day: Wed 1 Sep (Lively). The day in full, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/tallinn/#d-2027-08-23 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 14 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Tue 24 Aug Packed busier than 99% of days here · ⚓1 · Estonia school holidays · Estonian school summer holiday
Event on this day
Estonian school summer holiday
9 Jun – 31 Aug 2027Estonian schools are off for twelve weeks from 9 June. This is also when the cruise ships call, when the terraces on Raekoja plats are open, and when daylight lasts more than eighteen hours around the solstice. It is the busiest stretch of the year.
- AIDAdiva — guest capacity 2,050 11:00–04:00
Record Tallinn on Tue 24 Aug 2027 is forecast Packed. 1 cruise ship scheduled, at least 2,050 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 11:00–04:00. Why: school holidays in Estonia and Germany; Estonian school summer holiday. Nearest calmer day: Wed 1 Sep (Lively). Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/tallinn/#d-2027-08-24 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 14 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Wed 25 Aug Packed busier than 99% of days here · ⚓1 · Estonia school holidays · Estonian school summer holiday
Event on this day
Estonian school summer holiday
9 Jun – 31 Aug 2027Estonian schools are off for twelve weeks from 9 June. This is also when the cruise ships call, when the terraces on Raekoja plats are open, and when daylight lasts more than eighteen hours around the solstice. It is the busiest stretch of the year.
- Mein Schiff 7 — guest capacity 2,534 09:00–23:00
Record Tallinn on Wed 25 Aug 2027 is forecast Packed. 1 cruise ship scheduled, at least 2,534 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 09:00–23:00. Why: school holidays in Estonia and Germany; Estonian school summer holiday. Nearest calmer day: Wed 1 Sep (Lively). Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/tallinn/#d-2027-08-25 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 14 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Thu 26 Aug Packed busier than 99% of days here · ⚓4 · Estonia school holidays · Estonian school summer holiday
Event on this day
Estonian school summer holiday
9 Jun – 31 Aug 2027Estonian schools are off for twelve weeks from 9 June. This is also when the cruise ships call, when the terraces on Raekoja plats are open, and when daylight lasts more than eighteen hours around the solstice. It is the busiest stretch of the year.
- AIDAmar — guest capacity 2,194 11:00–20:00
- Celebrity Eclipse — guest capacity 2,850 10:00–20:00
- Seabourn Quest — guest capacity 458 09:00–23:00
- Vasco da Gama Nicko — guest capacity 1,260 07:00–22:00
Record Tallinn on Thu 26 Aug 2027 is forecast Packed. 4 cruise ships scheduled, at least 6,762 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 07:00–23:00. Why: school holidays in Estonia and Germany; Estonian school summer holiday. Nearest calmer day: Wed 1 Sep (Lively). Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/tallinn/#d-2027-08-26 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 14 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Fri 27 Aug Packed busier than 99% of days here · ⚓1 · Estonia school holidays · Estonian school summer holiday
Event on this day
Estonian school summer holiday
9 Jun – 31 Aug 2027Estonian schools are off for twelve weeks from 9 June. This is also when the cruise ships call, when the terraces on Raekoja plats are open, and when daylight lasts more than eighteen hours around the solstice. It is the busiest stretch of the year.
- ms Nieuw Statendam — guest capacity 2,666 08:00–23:00
Record Tallinn on Fri 27 Aug 2027 is forecast Packed. 1 cruise ship scheduled, at least 2,666 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 08:00–23:00. Why: school holidays in Estonia and Germany; Estonian school summer holiday. Nearest calmer day: Wed 1 Sep (Lively). Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/tallinn/#d-2027-08-27 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 14 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Sat 28 Aug Packed busier than 99% of days here · ⚓1 · Estonia school holidays · Estonian school summer holiday
Event on this day
Estonian school summer holiday
9 Jun – 31 Aug 2027Estonian schools are off for twelve weeks from 9 June. This is also when the cruise ships call, when the terraces on Raekoja plats are open, and when daylight lasts more than eighteen hours around the solstice. It is the busiest stretch of the year.
- Viking Saturn — guest capacity 930
Record Tallinn on Sat 28 Aug 2027 is forecast Packed. 1 cruise ship scheduled, at least 930 guests at double occupancy. Why: school holidays in Estonia and Germany; Estonian school summer holiday. Nearest calmer day: Wed 1 Sep (Lively). Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/tallinn/#d-2027-08-28 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 14 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Sun 29 Aug Packed busier than 99% of days here · ⚓1 · Estonia school holidays · Estonian school summer holiday
Event on this day
Estonian school summer holiday
9 Jun – 31 Aug 2027Estonian schools are off for twelve weeks from 9 June. This is also when the cruise ships call, when the terraces on Raekoja plats are open, and when daylight lasts more than eighteen hours around the solstice. It is the busiest stretch of the year.
- Silver Dawn — guest capacity 576 12:00–22:00
Record Tallinn on Sun 29 Aug 2027 is forecast Packed. Why: school holidays in Estonia and Germany; Estonian school summer holiday. 1 cruise ship scheduled, at least 576 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 12:00–22:00. Nearest calmer day: Wed 1 Sep (Lively). Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/tallinn/#d-2027-08-29 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 14 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Mon 30 Aug Packed busier than 99% of days here · ⚓1 · Estonia school holidays · Estonian school summer holiday
Event on this day
Estonian school summer holiday
9 Jun – 31 Aug 2027Estonian schools are off for twelve weeks from 9 June. This is also when the cruise ships call, when the terraces on Raekoja plats are open, and when daylight lasts more than eighteen hours around the solstice. It is the busiest stretch of the year.
- Scenic Eclipse 2 — guest capacity 228
United Kingdom Summer Bank Holiday
30 Aug 2027Britain has a long weekend at the end of August. It falls just after the Estonian school summer holiday ends on 31 August, so it is the last weekend of the summer season.
Record Tallinn on Mon 30 Aug 2027 is forecast Packed. Why: Estonia school holidays; Germany school holidays; UK public holiday; Estonian school summer holiday; United Kingdom Summer Bank Holiday. 1 cruise ship scheduled, at least 228 guests at double occupancy. Nearest calmer day: Wed 1 Sep (Lively). The day in full, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/tallinn/#d-2027-08-30 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 14 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Tue 31 Aug Packed busier than 99% of days here · Estonia school holidays · Estonian school summer holiday
Event on this day
Estonian school summer holiday
9 Jun – 31 Aug 2027Estonian schools are off for twelve weeks from 9 June. This is also when the cruise ships call, when the terraces on Raekoja plats are open, and when daylight lasts more than eighteen hours around the solstice. It is the busiest stretch of the year.
Record Tallinn on Tue 31 Aug 2027 is forecast Packed. Why: school holidays in Estonia and Germany; Estonian school summer holiday. Nearest calmer day: Wed 1 Sep (Lively). The day in full, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/tallinn/#d-2027-08-31 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 14 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Which week of August is quietest in Tallinn?
No week of August is meaningfully quieter — the typical day is Packed throughout; pick by day instead.
Can't move the dates? How to avoid the worst crowds
- The heaviest port day is Sun 15 Aug — 4 ships in at once. See the marquee sights on a lighter day, or be there for opening time.
- On the busy days, the walk-up queues for the big sights are the biggest time-sink — a timed-entry ticket skips them, which is where a busy month is won or lost.
Travelling on a busy day?
Timed-entry and skip-the-line tickets turn queue time into sightseeing time — sort them before you fly.
August weather in Tallinn
Comfortably warm — around 21°C / 70°F, easy shirtsleeve weather, with rain on about 14 days, so keep a layer handy. The days are long too — close to 15 hours of light — so the evenings stay open for walking once the heat drops.
Book beds and the big-ticket sights well ahead, and start your days by eight — in a month this full, the early hours are the only uncrowded ones.
More about Tallinn in August
Based on: Estonia's public holidays · school vacations across Estonia, Germany and LT · the season pattern from official overnight stays · five years of weather records (2019–2023) · confirmed event dates · the published cruise schedule
Every figure is recomputed nightly from real cruise schedules, public and school holidays, and long-run climate normals. Gaps are shown, not filled.
