When to go · Estonia
Estonia in December
Good month. Christmas market on Town Hall Square; 6 hours of daylight; 24–26 Dec closures.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Good
- Crowds
- Medium
- Estonia
- Prices
- Medium
- Estonia
Verdict
Christmas market on Town Hall Square; 6 hours of daylight; 24–26 Dec closures.
Weather in December
- North coast and Tallinn · Tallinn, Lahemaa, Narvacool
Mild for its latitude thanks to the sea; winter around −3 °C with slush and wind; summer 18–23 °C with up to 19 hours of light.
- South and inland · Tartu, Otepää, Võru, Viljandicool
More continental: colder, snowier winters (cross-country skiing around Otepää) and a few degrees warmer in summer.
- Western islands and coast · Saaremaa, Hiiumaa, Pärnu, Haapsalucool
Sunniest part of the country in summer; the sea stays cold until late June; many guesthouses close October–April.
Festivals and holidays
Dates as our data lists them. Moving holidays (lunar and Islamic calendars, Easter) shift every year: check the date for your year before you build a trip on it.
Christmas markets
Late Nov – Dec
Town Hall Square market in Tallinn; weekend hotel prices rise.
Christmas big impact
24–26 Dec
Three-day holiday; many restaurants and museums close; transport reduced.
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · Estonia
- Medium
- Prices · Estonia
- Medium
What to pack
- Layers: a fleece or light jacket