St. Peter's and St. Paul's Cathedral

Religious Site Tallinn cathedral serving the Roman Catholic community

Cathedral on Tallinn’s Toompea hill, St. Peter’s and St. Paul’s is visited for its ecclesiastical architecture, Orthodox liturgy and views over the Old Town.

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St. Peter's and St. Paul's Cathedral
Toom-Kooli 6, 10130 Tallinn, Estonia
59.4381, 24.7486
Apr-Oct daily 10:00am-6:00pm, Nov-Mar limited hours/closed for maintenance (varies)

How to Get to St. Peter's and St. Paul's Cathedral #

On foot from Tallinn Old Town’s main square it is a short walk up Toompea hill; nearest tram and bus stops are at the base of Toompea (Viru area), about 5-10 minutes on foot.

Tips for Visiting St. Peter's and St. Paul's Cathedral #

  • Attend a Sunday service to hear the historic organ; weekday closure times can vary during school holidays.
  • Climb the tower for a compact view over the old town - the tower access is seasonal so check locally.

Best Time to Visit St. Peter's and St. Paul's Cathedral #

Late spring through early autumn for easier tower access and longer opening hours.

Summer (Jun-Aug)
June-August · 15-25°C
Longest opening hours and comfortable weather for the tower views and Old Town walks.
Shoulder seasons (May & Sep)
May & September · 8-18°C
Fewer cruise-ship crowds; crisp light for photographing the church's exterior.

Weather & Climate near St. Peter's and St. Paul's Cathedral #

Climate

St. Peter's and St. Paul's Cathedral'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°
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

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
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
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
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

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
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

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-1°
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°
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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