St. Peter's and St. Paul's CathedralThings to Do
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When to Go
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
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Poor | -6° - -1° | -9° | 49 mm | overcast | 94% | 4.9 m/s | 0.0 low | 6.7h |
| February | Poor | -7° - -2° | -10° | 34 mm | overcast | 94% | 4.5 m/s | 0.1 low | 9.0h |
| March | Poor | -4° - 2° | -6° | 38 mm | overcast | 90% | 4.2 m/s | 0.2 low | 11.6h |
| April | Acceptable | 0° - 8° | 1° | 38 mm | partly cloudy | 84% | 4.1 m/s | 0.6 moderate | 14.3h |
| May | Good | 5° - 15° | 10° | 34 mm | partly cloudy | 79% | 4.0 m/s | 1.0 high | 16.8h |
| June | Very Good | 10° - 20° | 15° | 53 mm | partly cloudy | 77% | 3.7 m/s | 1.2 high | 18.2h |
| July | Good | 13° - 22° | 17° | 75 mm | partly cloudy | 77% | 3.5 m/s | 1.2 high | 17.5h |
| August | Good | 12° - 20° | 16° | 79 mm | partly cloudy | 77% | 3.5 m/s | 0.9 moderate | 15.3h |
| September | Good | 8° - 15° | 11° | 72 mm | partly cloudy | 82% | 4.1 m/s | 0.4 low | 12.6h |
| October | Acceptable | 4° - 9° | 3° | 75 mm | overcast | 87% | 4.6 m/s | 0.1 low | 10.0h |
| November | Poor | -1° - 4° | -3° | 71 mm | overcast | 91% | 5.0 m/s | 0.0 low | 7.4h |
| December | Poor | -4° - 1° | -7° | 60 mm | overcast | 93% | 5.0 m/s | 0.0 low | 5.9h |
Getting There & Around
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.