Raekoja plats, Tallinn

Raekoja plats is the Town Hall Square in the heart of Tallinn’s Old Town and the city’s historic marketplace and civic center. The square has been the focal point of municipal life since the medieval period and remains framed by merchant houses and the Town Hall building.

The open paved square is used for markets, festivals, and public gatherings and is lined with cafés and historic façades. Architectural highlights are the stone Town Hall and a number of well-preserved medieval merchant houses that date back several centuries.

The square occupies the central position within Tallinn’s walled Old Town, a short walk from the city’s defensive towers and other medieval streets and churches.

Town Hall: The square is dominated by the late-Gothic Town Hall building, which is one of the few surviving stone town halls from medieval Estonia and a focal point for events.
Markets and events: Seasonal markets and events, including a notable Christmas market, take place here and the space is lined with cafés and merchant houses dating from the medieval period.

How to Get to Raekoja plats, Tallinn #

Raekoja plats (Tallinn Town Hall Square) is in the centre of Tallinn’s Old Town. From Tallinn Airport take bus number 2 to Viru Keskus and walk about 3-5 minutes into the Old Town to the square. From Balti jaam (the main railway station) it is an easy 10-15 minute walk (around 800-1,000 m) through the city centre.

Tips for Visiting Raekoja plats, Tallinn #

Arrive before 10:00 on weekdays to avoid the main tourist and cruise‑ship crowds that swell Raekoja plats later in the day; mornings give you clear space to see the Town Hall façade.
Step into the buildings that line the square - the old Town Hall Pharmacy (Raeapteek) and the narrow side streets are frequently missed by visitors who stay only in the middle of the square.

Best Time to Visit Raekoja plats, Tallinn #

Raekoja plats in Tallinn is nicest in summer for atmosphere and events, while late spring and early autumn offer milder crowds and comfortable weather.

Summer (best for events)

June-August · ~15-22°C

Warmest and sunniest time-square is lively with outdoor cafés and festivals, but also the busiest.

Shoulder seasons (comfortable)

May, September-October · ~5-15°C

Cool, pleasant conditions with fewer tourists-good for sightseeing and photography.

Winter (cold, festive)

December-February · ~-5-3°C to 0-3°C depending on year

Cold and sometimes snowy; the Christmas/New Year period brings markets and local events that increase crowds.

Weather & Climate near Raekoja plats, Tallinn #

Climate

Raekoja plats, Tallinn's climate is classified as Warm-Summer Continental - Warm-Summer Continental climate with mild summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in February). Temperatures range from -7°C to 22°C. Moderate rainfall (678 mm/year).

Air Quality: AQI 31 Good

Best Time to Visit

JuneMayJuly

Temperature & Rainfall

Temperature Range

29°

Warmest Month

-27°

Coldest Month

Monthly Conditions

January

January is freezing with highs of -1°C and lows of -6°C. Moderate rainfall (49 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

35 Poor

Comfort

-4°

Feels Like Freezing

-4°C

Temperature

-6° – -1°

94%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

49 mm

Rainfall

4.9 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

0.0

UV Index

Low

6.7h daylight

February

February is the coldest month with highs of -2°C and lows of -7°C. Moderate rainfall (34 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

37 Poor

Comfort

-4°

Feels Like Freezing

-4°C

Temperature

-7° – -2°

94%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

34 mm

Rainfall

4.5 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

0.1

UV Index

Low

9.0h daylight

March

March is freezing with highs of 2°C and lows of -4°C. Moderate rainfall (38 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

39 Poor

Comfort

-1°

Feels Like Freezing

-1°C

Temperature

-4° – 2°

90%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

38 mm

Rainfall

4.2 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

0.2

UV Index

Low

11.6h daylight

April

April is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of 0°C. Moderate rainfall (38 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

54 Acceptable

Comfort

4°

Feels Like Cold

4°C

Temperature

0° – 8°

84%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

38 mm

Rainfall

4.1 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

0.6

UV Index

Moderate

14.3h daylight

May

May is cool with highs of 15°C and lows of 5°C. Moderate rainfall (34 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

68 Good

Comfort

10°

Feels Like Cool

10°C

Temperature

5° – 15°

79%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

34 mm

Rainfall

4.0 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

1.0

UV Index

High

16.8h daylight

June

June is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 10°C. Moderate rainfall (53 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

70 Very Good

Comfort

15°

Feels Like Cool

15°C

Temperature

10° – 20°

77%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

53 mm

Rainfall

3.7 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

1.2

UV Index

High

18.2h daylight

July

July is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 13°C. Moderate rainfall (75 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

68 Good

Comfort

17°

Feels Like Cool

17°C

Temperature

13° – 22°

77%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

75 mm

Rainfall

3.5 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

1.2

UV Index

High

17.5h daylight

August

August is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 12°C. The wettest month with 79 mm of rain and partly cloudy skies.

68 Good

Comfort

16°

Feels Like Cool

16°C

Temperature

12° – 20°

77%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

79 mm

Rainfall

3.5 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

0.9

UV Index

Moderate

15.3h daylight

September

September is cool with highs of 15°C and lows of 8°C. Moderate rainfall (72 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

60 Good

Comfort

11°

Feels Like Cool

11°C

Temperature

8° – 15°

82%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

72 mm

Rainfall

4.1 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

0.4

UV Index

Low

12.6h daylight

October

October is cold with highs of 9°C and lows of 4°C. Moderate rainfall (75 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

52 Acceptable

Comfort

6°

Feels Like Cold

6°C

Temperature

4° – 9°

87%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

75 mm

Rainfall

4.6 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

0.1

UV Index

Low

10.0h daylight

November

November is cold with highs of 4°C and lows of -1°C. Moderate rainfall (71 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

42 Poor

Comfort

2°

Feels Like Cold

2°C

Temperature

-1° – 4°

91%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

71 mm

Rainfall

5.0 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

0.0

UV Index

Low

7.4h daylight

December

December is freezing with highs of 1°C and lows of -4°C. Moderate rainfall (60 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

33 Poor

Comfort

-2°

Feels Like Freezing

-2°C

Temperature

-4° – 1°

93%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

60 mm

Rainfall

5.0 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

0.0

UV Index

Low

5.9h daylight

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