Updated 14 Sep 2026 · recomputed nightly
Is January 2027 a good month to visit Tallinn?
Calm — January is Tallinn's quietest month: the typical day is calmer than 95% of its year.
The weather is the trade-off here, not the crowds.
Calm · Lively · Busy · Packed rank a day against Tallinn's own year — not a headcount.
This month's verified events: Tallinn Christmas Market, final days of the season (1–6) · Tallinn Christmas Market, opening of the 2027/28 season (1).
January 2027 is a shoulder month in Tallinn: cool and wet, around 0°C / 33°F with rain on about 16 days, Calm on 20 of 31 days — 10 days run Busy or Packed.
Mostly yes, if the weather does not put you off. The typical January day in Tallinn is Calm, and only 10 of the 31 days in our window run Busy or Packed. Expect around 0 °C by day, with rain on about 16 days. The crowd comes with the school holidays in Germany and Estonia. The months with almost no cruise calls falls on 1–31 January. Mid January is the month's quietest stretch in Tallinn — the typical day at 5%, against 99% in early January. The crush is at the Viru Gate passage; the quiet is at the Old Town before nine. The calmest day is Monday 11 January, the busiest Friday 1 January.
In short, a solid middle-ground pick.
Among the 12 months we forecast for Tallinn, January ranks 10th for crowd pressure. Its heaviest day is Fri 1 Jan, busier than 99% of the year; its lightest is Mon 11 Jan at 5%.
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 16 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 January?
The busiest days are the 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th, and 6 more. Away from those, most days sit Calm. The calmest stretch is the 11th–31st.
The month is not one thing: its lightest day sits at 5% of the year and its heaviest at 99%, so where you land inside it matters. Daylight runs about 6 hours.
Either side of it, December picks up.
The calmest days include the 11th, 12th and 13th — 20 days share that level, so there is room to choose.
Fri 01 Jan Packed busier than 99% of days here · Estonia public holiday · Tallinn Christmas Market, final days of the season · Tallinn Christmas Market, opening of the 2027/28 season · Estonian school Christmas holiday, January part · The months with almost no cruise calls · VAN GOGH Tallinn immersive exhibition, final days
Event on this day
Tallinn Christmas Market, final days of the season
1–6 Jan 2027The Christmas market on Raekoja plats is still open for the first six days of January and closes on 6 January. It is open every day from 10:00 to 20:00. These are the darkest days of the year, so almost everybody is in the square in the same few afternoon hours.
Event on this day
Tallinn Christmas Market, opening of the 2027/28 season
20 Nov – 1 Jan 2027The Christmas market returns to Raekoja plats in the second half of November and stays until early January. It is open every day and it takes up the whole square, which is also the main crossing point of the Old Town.
Event on this day
Estonian school Christmas holiday, January part
1–3 Jan 2027Estonian schools are on holiday for the first three days of January and go back on Monday 4 January. The Christmas market stays open until 6 January, so its last three days are ordinary working days for local families.
Event on this day
The months with almost no cruise calls
1 Jan – 30 Apr 2027No cruise ships call in the first four months of the year, or almost none. The walk from the harbour to the Old Town is empty, and the middle of the day in Raekoja plats is as quiet as the morning.
Event on this day
VAN GOGH Tallinn immersive exhibition, final days
1–10 Jan 2027A ticketed immersive exhibition in Telliskivi that closes on 10 January. Closing weeks usually sell out, so the last days are the busiest ones.
New Year's Day
1 Jan 2027The first day of the year. It is a public holiday in Estonia and in every one of the countries most visitors come from, so it starts a long weekend in all of them. Shops, banks and most services are closed and public transport runs a Sunday timetable.
Record Tallinn on Fri 1 Jan 2027 is forecast Packed. Why: Estonia public holiday; Finland public holiday; LV public holiday; Tallinn Christmas Market, final days of the season; Tallinn Christmas Market, opening of the 2027/28 season. Nearest calmer day: Mon 11 Jan (Calm). The day in full, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/tallinn/#d-2027-01-01 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 14 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Sat 02 Jan Packed busier than 99% of days here · Estonia school holidays · Tallinn Christmas Market, final days of the season · Estonian school Christmas holiday, January part · The months with almost no cruise calls · VAN GOGH Tallinn immersive exhibition, final days
Event on this day
Tallinn Christmas Market, final days of the season
1–6 Jan 2027The Christmas market on Raekoja plats is still open for the first six days of January and closes on 6 January. It is open every day from 10:00 to 20:00. These are the darkest days of the year, so almost everybody is in the square in the same few afternoon hours.
Event on this day
Estonian school Christmas holiday, January part
1–3 Jan 2027Estonian schools are on holiday for the first three days of January and go back on Monday 4 January. The Christmas market stays open until 6 January, so its last three days are ordinary working days for local families.
Event on this day
The months with almost no cruise calls
1 Jan – 30 Apr 2027No cruise ships call in the first four months of the year, or almost none. The walk from the harbour to the Old Town is empty, and the middle of the day in Raekoja plats is as quiet as the morning.
Event on this day
VAN GOGH Tallinn immersive exhibition, final days
1–10 Jan 2027A ticketed immersive exhibition in Telliskivi that closes on 10 January. Closing weeks usually sell out, so the last days are the busiest ones.
Record Tallinn on Sat 2 Jan 2027 is forecast Packed. Why: Estonia school holidays; Germany school holidays; UK public holiday; Tallinn Christmas Market, final days of the season; Estonian school Christmas holiday, January part. Nearest calmer day: Mon 11 Jan (Calm). The day in full, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/tallinn/#d-2027-01-02 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 14 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Sun 03 Jan Packed busier than 99% of days here · Estonia school holidays · Tallinn Christmas Market, final days of the season · Estonian school Christmas holiday, January part · The months with almost no cruise calls · VAN GOGH Tallinn immersive exhibition, final days
Event on this day
Tallinn Christmas Market, final days of the season
1–6 Jan 2027The Christmas market on Raekoja plats is still open for the first six days of January and closes on 6 January. It is open every day from 10:00 to 20:00. These are the darkest days of the year, so almost everybody is in the square in the same few afternoon hours.
Event on this day
Estonian school Christmas holiday, January part
1–3 Jan 2027Estonian schools are on holiday for the first three days of January and go back on Monday 4 January. The Christmas market stays open until 6 January, so its last three days are ordinary working days for local families.
Event on this day
The months with almost no cruise calls
1 Jan – 30 Apr 2027No cruise ships call in the first four months of the year, or almost none. The walk from the harbour to the Old Town is empty, and the middle of the day in Raekoja plats is as quiet as the morning.
Event on this day
VAN GOGH Tallinn immersive exhibition, final days
1–10 Jan 2027A ticketed immersive exhibition in Telliskivi that closes on 10 January. Closing weeks usually sell out, so the last days are the busiest ones.
Record Tallinn on Sun 3 Jan 2027 is forecast Packed. Why: school holidays in Estonia, Germany and LT; Tallinn Christmas Market, final days of the season; Estonian school Christmas holiday, January part. Nearest calmer day: Mon 11 Jan (Calm). The day in full, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/tallinn/#d-2027-01-03 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 14 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Mon 04 Jan Packed busier than 99% of days here · Estonia school holidays · Tallinn Christmas Market, final days of the season · The months with almost no cruise calls · VAN GOGH Tallinn immersive exhibition, final days
Event on this day
Tallinn Christmas Market, final days of the season
1–6 Jan 2027The Christmas market on Raekoja plats is still open for the first six days of January and closes on 6 January. It is open every day from 10:00 to 20:00. These are the darkest days of the year, so almost everybody is in the square in the same few afternoon hours.
Event on this day
The months with almost no cruise calls
1 Jan – 30 Apr 2027No cruise ships call in the first four months of the year, or almost none. The walk from the harbour to the Old Town is empty, and the middle of the day in Raekoja plats is as quiet as the morning.
Event on this day
VAN GOGH Tallinn immersive exhibition, final days
1–10 Jan 2027A ticketed immersive exhibition in Telliskivi that closes on 10 January. Closing weeks usually sell out, so the last days are the busiest ones.
Record Tallinn on Mon 4 Jan 2027 is forecast Packed. Why: school holidays in Estonia and Germany; Tallinn Christmas Market, final days of the season; The months with almost no cruise calls. Nearest calmer day: Mon 11 Jan (Calm). The day in full, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/tallinn/#d-2027-01-04 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 14 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Tue 05 Jan Packed busier than 99% of days here · Estonia school holidays · Tallinn Christmas Market, final days of the season · The months with almost no cruise calls · VAN GOGH Tallinn immersive exhibition, final days
Event on this day
Tallinn Christmas Market, final days of the season
1–6 Jan 2027The Christmas market on Raekoja plats is still open for the first six days of January and closes on 6 January. It is open every day from 10:00 to 20:00. These are the darkest days of the year, so almost everybody is in the square in the same few afternoon hours.
Event on this day
The months with almost no cruise calls
1 Jan – 30 Apr 2027No cruise ships call in the first four months of the year, or almost none. The walk from the harbour to the Old Town is empty, and the middle of the day in Raekoja plats is as quiet as the morning.
Event on this day
VAN GOGH Tallinn immersive exhibition, final days
1–10 Jan 2027A ticketed immersive exhibition in Telliskivi that closes on 10 January. Closing weeks usually sell out, so the last days are the busiest ones.
Record Tallinn on Tue 5 Jan 2027 is forecast Packed. Why: school holidays in Estonia and Germany; Tallinn Christmas Market, final days of the season; The months with almost no cruise calls. Nearest calmer day: Mon 11 Jan (Calm). The day in full, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/tallinn/#d-2027-01-05 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 14 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Wed 06 Jan Packed busier than 99% of days here · Estonia school holidays · Tallinn Christmas Market, final days of the season · European Mixed Team Badminton Championships, Tallinn · The months with almost no cruise calls · VAN GOGH Tallinn immersive exhibition, final days
Event on this day
Tallinn Christmas Market, final days of the season
1–6 Jan 2027The Christmas market on Raekoja plats is still open for the first six days of January and closes on 6 January. It is open every day from 10:00 to 20:00. These are the darkest days of the year, so almost everybody is in the square in the same few afternoon hours.
Event on this day
European Mixed Team Badminton Championships, Tallinn
6–10 Jan 2027A five-day European championship in the city centre sports hall. National teams and their supporters come from across Europe and stay for the whole week. It runs across the last days of the Christmas market and the school holiday.
Event on this day
The months with almost no cruise calls
1 Jan – 30 Apr 2027No cruise ships call in the first four months of the year, or almost none. The walk from the harbour to the Old Town is empty, and the middle of the day in Raekoja plats is as quiet as the morning.
Event on this day
VAN GOGH Tallinn immersive exhibition, final days
1–10 Jan 2027A ticketed immersive exhibition in Telliskivi that closes on 10 January. Closing weeks usually sell out, so the last days are the busiest ones.
Finnish Epiphany (loppiainen)
6 Jan 2027Finland has the day off and Estonia does not. It is also the last day of the Christmas market, so the two land together on the same Wednesday.
Record Tallinn on Wed 6 Jan 2027 is forecast Packed. Why: Estonia school holidays; Finland public holiday; Germany public holiday; Tallinn Christmas Market, final days of the season; European Mixed Team Badminton Championships, Tallinn. Nearest calmer day: Mon 11 Jan (Calm). The day in full, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/tallinn/#d-2027-01-06 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 14 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Thu 07 Jan Packed busier than 99% of days here · Estonia school holidays · European Mixed Team Badminton Championships, Tallinn · The months with almost no cruise calls · The quiet weeks after the Christmas market closes · VAN GOGH Tallinn immersive exhibition, final days
Event on this day
European Mixed Team Badminton Championships, Tallinn
6–10 Jan 2027A five-day European championship in the city centre sports hall. National teams and their supporters come from across Europe and stay for the whole week. It runs across the last days of the Christmas market and the school holiday.
Event on this day
The months with almost no cruise calls
1 Jan – 30 Apr 2027No cruise ships call in the first four months of the year, or almost none. The walk from the harbour to the Old Town is empty, and the middle of the day in Raekoja plats is as quiet as the morning.
Event on this day
The quiet weeks after the Christmas market closes
7 Jan – 19 Feb 2027From the first full week of January to the middle of February the city is at its emptiest. The Christmas market has gone, the schools are back, no cruise ships call, and daylight is still short. Museums, restaurants and the Old Town streets are as quiet as they get.
Event on this day
VAN GOGH Tallinn immersive exhibition, final days
1–10 Jan 2027A ticketed immersive exhibition in Telliskivi that closes on 10 January. Closing weeks usually sell out, so the last days are the busiest ones.
Record Tallinn on Thu 7 Jan 2027 is forecast Packed. Why: school holidays in Estonia and Germany; European Mixed Team Badminton Championships, Tallinn; The months with almost no cruise calls. Nearest calmer day: Mon 11 Jan (Calm). The day in full, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/tallinn/#d-2027-01-07 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 14 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Fri 08 Jan Packed busier than 99% of days here · Estonia school holidays · European Mixed Team Badminton Championships, Tallinn · The months with almost no cruise calls · The quiet weeks after the Christmas market closes · VAN GOGH Tallinn immersive exhibition, final days
Event on this day
European Mixed Team Badminton Championships, Tallinn
6–10 Jan 2027A five-day European championship in the city centre sports hall. National teams and their supporters come from across Europe and stay for the whole week. It runs across the last days of the Christmas market and the school holiday.
Event on this day
The months with almost no cruise calls
1 Jan – 30 Apr 2027No cruise ships call in the first four months of the year, or almost none. The walk from the harbour to the Old Town is empty, and the middle of the day in Raekoja plats is as quiet as the morning.
Event on this day
The quiet weeks after the Christmas market closes
7 Jan – 19 Feb 2027From the first full week of January to the middle of February the city is at its emptiest. The Christmas market has gone, the schools are back, no cruise ships call, and daylight is still short. Museums, restaurants and the Old Town streets are as quiet as they get.
Event on this day
VAN GOGH Tallinn immersive exhibition, final days
1–10 Jan 2027A ticketed immersive exhibition in Telliskivi that closes on 10 January. Closing weeks usually sell out, so the last days are the busiest ones.
Record Tallinn on Fri 8 Jan 2027 is forecast Packed. Why: school holidays in Estonia and Germany; European Mixed Team Badminton Championships, Tallinn; The months with almost no cruise calls. Nearest calmer day: Mon 11 Jan (Calm). The day in full, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/tallinn/#d-2027-01-08 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 14 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Sat 09 Jan Packed busier than 99% of days here · Estonia school holidays · European Mixed Team Badminton Championships, Tallinn · SADU at the Unibet Arena · The months with almost no cruise calls · The quiet weeks after the Christmas market closes · VAN GOGH Tallinn immersive exhibition, final days
Event on this day
European Mixed Team Badminton Championships, Tallinn
6–10 Jan 2027A five-day European championship in the city centre sports hall. National teams and their supporters come from across Europe and stay for the whole week. It runs across the last days of the Christmas market and the school holiday.
Event on this day
9 Jan 2027A concert at the Unibet Arena on a Saturday evening in January. The arena is on the western edge of the city and the crowd arrives and leaves within about an hour each way.
Event on this day
The months with almost no cruise calls
1 Jan – 30 Apr 2027No cruise ships call in the first four months of the year, or almost none. The walk from the harbour to the Old Town is empty, and the middle of the day in Raekoja plats is as quiet as the morning.
Event on this day
The quiet weeks after the Christmas market closes
7 Jan – 19 Feb 2027From the first full week of January to the middle of February the city is at its emptiest. The Christmas market has gone, the schools are back, no cruise ships call, and daylight is still short. Museums, restaurants and the Old Town streets are as quiet as they get.
Event on this day
VAN GOGH Tallinn immersive exhibition, final days
1–10 Jan 2027A ticketed immersive exhibition in Telliskivi that closes on 10 January. Closing weeks usually sell out, so the last days are the busiest ones.
Record Tallinn on Sat 9 Jan 2027 is forecast Packed. Why: school holidays in Estonia and Germany; European Mixed Team Badminton Championships, Tallinn; SADU at the Unibet Arena. Nearest calmer day: Mon 11 Jan (Calm). The day in full, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/tallinn/#d-2027-01-09 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 14 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Sun 10 Jan Packed busier than 99% of days here · Estonia school holidays · European Mixed Team Badminton Championships, Tallinn · The months with almost no cruise calls · The quiet weeks after the Christmas market closes · VAN GOGH Tallinn immersive exhibition, final days
Event on this day
European Mixed Team Badminton Championships, Tallinn
6–10 Jan 2027A five-day European championship in the city centre sports hall. National teams and their supporters come from across Europe and stay for the whole week. It runs across the last days of the Christmas market and the school holiday.
Event on this day
The months with almost no cruise calls
1 Jan – 30 Apr 2027No cruise ships call in the first four months of the year, or almost none. The walk from the harbour to the Old Town is empty, and the middle of the day in Raekoja plats is as quiet as the morning.
Event on this day
The quiet weeks after the Christmas market closes
7 Jan – 19 Feb 2027From the first full week of January to the middle of February the city is at its emptiest. The Christmas market has gone, the schools are back, no cruise ships call, and daylight is still short. Museums, restaurants and the Old Town streets are as quiet as they get.
Event on this day
VAN GOGH Tallinn immersive exhibition, final days
1–10 Jan 2027A ticketed immersive exhibition in Telliskivi that closes on 10 January. Closing weeks usually sell out, so the last days are the busiest ones.
Record Tallinn on Sun 10 Jan 2027 is forecast Packed. Why: school holidays in Estonia and Germany; European Mixed Team Badminton Championships, Tallinn; The months with almost no cruise calls. Nearest calmer day: Mon 11 Jan (Calm). The day in full, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/tallinn/#d-2027-01-10 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 14 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Mon 11 Jan Calm busier than 5% of days here · Germany school holidays · The months with almost no cruise calls · The quiet weeks after the Christmas market closes
Event on this day
The months with almost no cruise calls
1 Jan – 30 Apr 2027No cruise ships call in the first four months of the year, or almost none. The walk from the harbour to the Old Town is empty, and the middle of the day in Raekoja plats is as quiet as the morning.
Event on this day
The quiet weeks after the Christmas market closes
7 Jan – 19 Feb 2027From the first full week of January to the middle of February the city is at its emptiest. The Christmas market has gone, the schools are back, no cruise ships call, and daylight is still short. Museums, restaurants and the Old Town streets are as quiet as they get.
Record Tallinn on Mon 11 Jan 2027 is forecast Calm. Why: school holidays in Germany; The months with almost no cruise calls; The quiet weeks after the Christmas market closes. This quiet day in full, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/tallinn/#d-2027-01-11 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 14 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Tue 12 Jan Calm busier than 5% of days here · Germany school holidays · The months with almost no cruise calls · The quiet weeks after the Christmas market closes
Event on this day
The months with almost no cruise calls
1 Jan – 30 Apr 2027No cruise ships call in the first four months of the year, or almost none. The walk from the harbour to the Old Town is empty, and the middle of the day in Raekoja plats is as quiet as the morning.
Event on this day
The quiet weeks after the Christmas market closes
7 Jan – 19 Feb 2027From the first full week of January to the middle of February the city is at its emptiest. The Christmas market has gone, the schools are back, no cruise ships call, and daylight is still short. Museums, restaurants and the Old Town streets are as quiet as they get.
Record Tallinn on Tue 12 Jan 2027 is forecast Calm. Why: school holidays in Germany; The months with almost no cruise calls; The quiet weeks after the Christmas market closes. This quiet day in full, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/tallinn/#d-2027-01-12 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 14 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Wed 13 Jan Calm busier than 5% of days here · The months with almost no cruise calls · The quiet weeks after the Christmas market closes
Event on this day
The months with almost no cruise calls
1 Jan – 30 Apr 2027No cruise ships call in the first four months of the year, or almost none. The walk from the harbour to the Old Town is empty, and the middle of the day in Raekoja plats is as quiet as the morning.
Event on this day
The quiet weeks after the Christmas market closes
7 Jan – 19 Feb 2027From the first full week of January to the middle of February the city is at its emptiest. The Christmas market has gone, the schools are back, no cruise ships call, and daylight is still short. Museums, restaurants and the Old Town streets are as quiet as they get.
Record Tallinn on Wed 13 Jan 2027 is forecast Calm. Why: The months with almost no cruise calls; The quiet weeks after the Christmas market closes. This quiet day in full, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/tallinn/#d-2027-01-13 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 14 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Thu 14 Jan Calm busier than 5% of days here · The months with almost no cruise calls · The quiet weeks after the Christmas market closes
Event on this day
The months with almost no cruise calls
1 Jan – 30 Apr 2027No cruise ships call in the first four months of the year, or almost none. The walk from the harbour to the Old Town is empty, and the middle of the day in Raekoja plats is as quiet as the morning.
Event on this day
The quiet weeks after the Christmas market closes
7 Jan – 19 Feb 2027From the first full week of January to the middle of February the city is at its emptiest. The Christmas market has gone, the schools are back, no cruise ships call, and daylight is still short. Museums, restaurants and the Old Town streets are as quiet as they get.
Record Tallinn on Thu 14 Jan 2027 is forecast Calm. Why: The months with almost no cruise calls; The quiet weeks after the Christmas market closes. This quiet day in full, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/tallinn/#d-2027-01-14 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 14 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Fri 15 Jan Calm busier than 5% of days here · The months with almost no cruise calls · The quiet weeks after the Christmas market closes
Event on this day
The months with almost no cruise calls
1 Jan – 30 Apr 2027No cruise ships call in the first four months of the year, or almost none. The walk from the harbour to the Old Town is empty, and the middle of the day in Raekoja plats is as quiet as the morning.
Event on this day
The quiet weeks after the Christmas market closes
7 Jan – 19 Feb 2027From the first full week of January to the middle of February the city is at its emptiest. The Christmas market has gone, the schools are back, no cruise ships call, and daylight is still short. Museums, restaurants and the Old Town streets are as quiet as they get.
Record Tallinn on Fri 15 Jan 2027 is forecast Calm. Why: The months with almost no cruise calls; The quiet weeks after the Christmas market closes. This quiet day in full, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/tallinn/#d-2027-01-15 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 14 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Sat 16 Jan Calm busier than 5% of days here · The months with almost no cruise calls · The quiet weeks after the Christmas market closes
Event on this day
The months with almost no cruise calls
1 Jan – 30 Apr 2027No cruise ships call in the first four months of the year, or almost none. The walk from the harbour to the Old Town is empty, and the middle of the day in Raekoja plats is as quiet as the morning.
Event on this day
The quiet weeks after the Christmas market closes
7 Jan – 19 Feb 2027From the first full week of January to the middle of February the city is at its emptiest. The Christmas market has gone, the schools are back, no cruise ships call, and daylight is still short. Museums, restaurants and the Old Town streets are as quiet as they get.
Record Tallinn on Sat 16 Jan 2027 is forecast Calm. Why: The months with almost no cruise calls; The quiet weeks after the Christmas market closes. This quiet day in full, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/tallinn/#d-2027-01-16 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 14 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Sun 17 Jan Calm busier than 5% of days here · The months with almost no cruise calls · The quiet weeks after the Christmas market closes
Event on this day
The months with almost no cruise calls
1 Jan – 30 Apr 2027No cruise ships call in the first four months of the year, or almost none. The walk from the harbour to the Old Town is empty, and the middle of the day in Raekoja plats is as quiet as the morning.
Event on this day
The quiet weeks after the Christmas market closes
7 Jan – 19 Feb 2027From the first full week of January to the middle of February the city is at its emptiest. The Christmas market has gone, the schools are back, no cruise ships call, and daylight is still short. Museums, restaurants and the Old Town streets are as quiet as they get.
Record Tallinn on Sun 17 Jan 2027 is forecast Calm. Why: The months with almost no cruise calls; The quiet weeks after the Christmas market closes. This quiet day in full, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/tallinn/#d-2027-01-17 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 14 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Mon 18 Jan Calm busier than 5% of days here · The months with almost no cruise calls · The quiet weeks after the Christmas market closes
Event on this day
The months with almost no cruise calls
1 Jan – 30 Apr 2027No cruise ships call in the first four months of the year, or almost none. The walk from the harbour to the Old Town is empty, and the middle of the day in Raekoja plats is as quiet as the morning.
Event on this day
The quiet weeks after the Christmas market closes
7 Jan – 19 Feb 2027From the first full week of January to the middle of February the city is at its emptiest. The Christmas market has gone, the schools are back, no cruise ships call, and daylight is still short. Museums, restaurants and the Old Town streets are as quiet as they get.
Record Tallinn on Mon 18 Jan 2027 is forecast Calm. Why: The months with almost no cruise calls; The quiet weeks after the Christmas market closes. This quiet day in full, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/tallinn/#d-2027-01-18 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 14 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Tue 19 Jan Calm busier than 5% of days here · The months with almost no cruise calls · The quiet weeks after the Christmas market closes
Event on this day
The months with almost no cruise calls
1 Jan – 30 Apr 2027No cruise ships call in the first four months of the year, or almost none. The walk from the harbour to the Old Town is empty, and the middle of the day in Raekoja plats is as quiet as the morning.
Event on this day
The quiet weeks after the Christmas market closes
7 Jan – 19 Feb 2027From the first full week of January to the middle of February the city is at its emptiest. The Christmas market has gone, the schools are back, no cruise ships call, and daylight is still short. Museums, restaurants and the Old Town streets are as quiet as they get.
Record Tallinn on Tue 19 Jan 2027 is forecast Calm. Why: The months with almost no cruise calls; The quiet weeks after the Christmas market closes. This quiet day in full, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/tallinn/#d-2027-01-19 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 14 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Wed 20 Jan Calm busier than 5% of days here · The months with almost no cruise calls · The quiet weeks after the Christmas market closes
Event on this day
The months with almost no cruise calls
1 Jan – 30 Apr 2027No cruise ships call in the first four months of the year, or almost none. The walk from the harbour to the Old Town is empty, and the middle of the day in Raekoja plats is as quiet as the morning.
Event on this day
The quiet weeks after the Christmas market closes
7 Jan – 19 Feb 2027From the first full week of January to the middle of February the city is at its emptiest. The Christmas market has gone, the schools are back, no cruise ships call, and daylight is still short. Museums, restaurants and the Old Town streets are as quiet as they get.
Record Tallinn on Wed 20 Jan 2027 is forecast Calm. Why: The months with almost no cruise calls; The quiet weeks after the Christmas market closes. This quiet day in full, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/tallinn/#d-2027-01-20 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 14 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Thu 21 Jan Calm busier than 5% of days here · The months with almost no cruise calls · The quiet weeks after the Christmas market closes
Event on this day
The months with almost no cruise calls
1 Jan – 30 Apr 2027No cruise ships call in the first four months of the year, or almost none. The walk from the harbour to the Old Town is empty, and the middle of the day in Raekoja plats is as quiet as the morning.
Event on this day
The quiet weeks after the Christmas market closes
7 Jan – 19 Feb 2027From the first full week of January to the middle of February the city is at its emptiest. The Christmas market has gone, the schools are back, no cruise ships call, and daylight is still short. Museums, restaurants and the Old Town streets are as quiet as they get.
Record Tallinn on Thu 21 Jan 2027 is forecast Calm. Why: The months with almost no cruise calls; The quiet weeks after the Christmas market closes. This quiet day in full, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/tallinn/#d-2027-01-21 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 14 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Fri 22 Jan Calm busier than 5% of days here · The months with almost no cruise calls · The quiet weeks after the Christmas market closes
Event on this day
The months with almost no cruise calls
1 Jan – 30 Apr 2027No cruise ships call in the first four months of the year, or almost none. The walk from the harbour to the Old Town is empty, and the middle of the day in Raekoja plats is as quiet as the morning.
Event on this day
The quiet weeks after the Christmas market closes
7 Jan – 19 Feb 2027From the first full week of January to the middle of February the city is at its emptiest. The Christmas market has gone, the schools are back, no cruise ships call, and daylight is still short. Museums, restaurants and the Old Town streets are as quiet as they get.
Record Tallinn on Fri 22 Jan 2027 is forecast Calm. Why: The months with almost no cruise calls; The quiet weeks after the Christmas market closes. This quiet day in full, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/tallinn/#d-2027-01-22 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 14 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Sat 23 Jan Calm busier than 5% of days here · The months with almost no cruise calls · The quiet weeks after the Christmas market closes
Event on this day
The months with almost no cruise calls
1 Jan – 30 Apr 2027No cruise ships call in the first four months of the year, or almost none. The walk from the harbour to the Old Town is empty, and the middle of the day in Raekoja plats is as quiet as the morning.
Event on this day
The quiet weeks after the Christmas market closes
7 Jan – 19 Feb 2027From the first full week of January to the middle of February the city is at its emptiest. The Christmas market has gone, the schools are back, no cruise ships call, and daylight is still short. Museums, restaurants and the Old Town streets are as quiet as they get.
Record Tallinn on Sat 23 Jan 2027 is forecast Calm. Why: The months with almost no cruise calls; The quiet weeks after the Christmas market closes. This quiet day in full, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/tallinn/#d-2027-01-23 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 14 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Sun 24 Jan Calm busier than 5% of days here · ⚓1 · The months with almost no cruise calls · The quiet weeks after the Christmas market closes
Event on this day
The months with almost no cruise calls
1 Jan – 30 Apr 2027No cruise ships call in the first four months of the year, or almost none. The walk from the harbour to the Old Town is empty, and the middle of the day in Raekoja plats is as quiet as the morning.
Event on this day
The quiet weeks after the Christmas market closes
7 Jan – 19 Feb 2027From the first full week of January to the middle of February the city is at its emptiest. The Christmas market has gone, the schools are back, no cruise ships call, and daylight is still short. Museums, restaurants and the Old Town streets are as quiet as they get.
- Le Commandant Charcot — guest capacity 245 07:00–18:00
Record Tallinn on Sun 24 Jan 2027 is forecast Calm. Why: The months with almost no cruise calls; The quiet weeks after the Christmas market closes. 1 cruise ship scheduled, at least 245 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 07:00–18:00. This quiet day in full, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/tallinn/#d-2027-01-24 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 14 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Mon 25 Jan Calm busier than 5% of days here · The months with almost no cruise calls · The quiet weeks after the Christmas market closes
Event on this day
The months with almost no cruise calls
1 Jan – 30 Apr 2027No cruise ships call in the first four months of the year, or almost none. The walk from the harbour to the Old Town is empty, and the middle of the day in Raekoja plats is as quiet as the morning.
Event on this day
The quiet weeks after the Christmas market closes
7 Jan – 19 Feb 2027From the first full week of January to the middle of February the city is at its emptiest. The Christmas market has gone, the schools are back, no cruise ships call, and daylight is still short. Museums, restaurants and the Old Town streets are as quiet as they get.
Record Tallinn on Mon 25 Jan 2027 is forecast Calm. Why: The months with almost no cruise calls; The quiet weeks after the Christmas market closes. This quiet day in full, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/tallinn/#d-2027-01-25 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 14 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Tue 26 Jan Calm busier than 5% of days here · The months with almost no cruise calls · The quiet weeks after the Christmas market closes
Event on this day
The months with almost no cruise calls
1 Jan – 30 Apr 2027No cruise ships call in the first four months of the year, or almost none. The walk from the harbour to the Old Town is empty, and the middle of the day in Raekoja plats is as quiet as the morning.
Event on this day
The quiet weeks after the Christmas market closes
7 Jan – 19 Feb 2027From the first full week of January to the middle of February the city is at its emptiest. The Christmas market has gone, the schools are back, no cruise ships call, and daylight is still short. Museums, restaurants and the Old Town streets are as quiet as they get.
Record Tallinn on Tue 26 Jan 2027 is forecast Calm. Why: The months with almost no cruise calls; The quiet weeks after the Christmas market closes. This quiet day in full, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/tallinn/#d-2027-01-26 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 14 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Wed 27 Jan Calm busier than 5% of days here · The months with almost no cruise calls · The quiet weeks after the Christmas market closes
Event on this day
The months with almost no cruise calls
1 Jan – 30 Apr 2027No cruise ships call in the first four months of the year, or almost none. The walk from the harbour to the Old Town is empty, and the middle of the day in Raekoja plats is as quiet as the morning.
Event on this day
The quiet weeks after the Christmas market closes
7 Jan – 19 Feb 2027From the first full week of January to the middle of February the city is at its emptiest. The Christmas market has gone, the schools are back, no cruise ships call, and daylight is still short. Museums, restaurants and the Old Town streets are as quiet as they get.
Record Tallinn on Wed 27 Jan 2027 is forecast Calm. Why: The months with almost no cruise calls; The quiet weeks after the Christmas market closes. This quiet day in full, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/tallinn/#d-2027-01-27 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 14 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Thu 28 Jan Calm busier than 5% of days here · The months with almost no cruise calls · The quiet weeks after the Christmas market closes
Event on this day
The months with almost no cruise calls
1 Jan – 30 Apr 2027No cruise ships call in the first four months of the year, or almost none. The walk from the harbour to the Old Town is empty, and the middle of the day in Raekoja plats is as quiet as the morning.
Event on this day
The quiet weeks after the Christmas market closes
7 Jan – 19 Feb 2027From the first full week of January to the middle of February the city is at its emptiest. The Christmas market has gone, the schools are back, no cruise ships call, and daylight is still short. Museums, restaurants and the Old Town streets are as quiet as they get.
Record Tallinn on Thu 28 Jan 2027 is forecast Calm. Why: The months with almost no cruise calls; The quiet weeks after the Christmas market closes. This quiet day in full, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/tallinn/#d-2027-01-28 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 14 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Fri 29 Jan Calm busier than 5% of days here · Germany school holidays · The months with almost no cruise calls · The quiet weeks after the Christmas market closes
Event on this day
The months with almost no cruise calls
1 Jan – 30 Apr 2027No cruise ships call in the first four months of the year, or almost none. The walk from the harbour to the Old Town is empty, and the middle of the day in Raekoja plats is as quiet as the morning.
Event on this day
The quiet weeks after the Christmas market closes
7 Jan – 19 Feb 2027From the first full week of January to the middle of February the city is at its emptiest. The Christmas market has gone, the schools are back, no cruise ships call, and daylight is still short. Museums, restaurants and the Old Town streets are as quiet as they get.
Record Tallinn on Fri 29 Jan 2027 is forecast Calm. Why: school holidays in Germany; The months with almost no cruise calls; The quiet weeks after the Christmas market closes. This quiet day in full, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/tallinn/#d-2027-01-29 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 14 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Sat 30 Jan Lively busier than 49% of days here · Eesti Laul 2027 final at the Unibet Arena · The months with almost no cruise calls · The quiet weeks after the Christmas market closes
Event on this day
Eesti Laul 2027 final at the Unibet Arena
30 Jan 2027Estonia picks its Eurovision entry in a televised final at the Unibet Arena. It is one of the biggest live television nights of the Estonian year and the hall is full.
Event on this day
The months with almost no cruise calls
1 Jan – 30 Apr 2027No cruise ships call in the first four months of the year, or almost none. The walk from the harbour to the Old Town is empty, and the middle of the day in Raekoja plats is as quiet as the morning.
Event on this day
The quiet weeks after the Christmas market closes
7 Jan – 19 Feb 2027From the first full week of January to the middle of February the city is at its emptiest. The Christmas market has gone, the schools are back, no cruise ships call, and daylight is still short. Museums, restaurants and the Old Town streets are as quiet as they get.
Record Tallinn on Sat 30 Jan 2027 is forecast Lively. Why: Eesti Laul 2027 final at the Unibet Arena; The months with almost no cruise calls. The day in full, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/tallinn/#d-2027-01-30 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 14 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Sun 31 Jan Calm busier than 5% of days here · The months with almost no cruise calls · The quiet weeks after the Christmas market closes
Event on this day
The months with almost no cruise calls
1 Jan – 30 Apr 2027No cruise ships call in the first four months of the year, or almost none. The walk from the harbour to the Old Town is empty, and the middle of the day in Raekoja plats is as quiet as the morning.
Event on this day
The quiet weeks after the Christmas market closes
7 Jan – 19 Feb 2027From the first full week of January to the middle of February the city is at its emptiest. The Christmas market has gone, the schools are back, no cruise ships call, and daylight is still short. Museums, restaurants and the Old Town streets are as quiet as they get.
Record Tallinn on Sun 31 Jan 2027 is forecast Calm. Why: The months with almost no cruise calls; The quiet weeks after the Christmas market closes. This quiet day in full, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/tallinn/#d-2027-01-31 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 14 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Which week of January is quietest in Tallinn?
Mid January is the month's quietest stretch in Tallinn — the typical day at 5%, against 99% in early January.
Can't move the dates? How to avoid the worst crowds
- Need flexibility? The 11th–31st is the month's calmest stretch — the easiest window to move around in.
- 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.
January weather in Tallinn
Cold — around 0°C / 33°F, so pack a proper coat, with rain on about 16 days, so keep a layer handy. Daylight is short, about 6 hours, so plan the big sights for the middle of the day.
Worth booking the marquee sights ahead for the busy days, but you can keep the rest of the trip flexible.
More about Tallinn in January
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.
