Tallinn events & things to do in May 2027
Start with Tallinn Town Hall and Town Hall Square, Viru Gate and City Wall, plus Toompea Castle. May in Tallinn averages 15°C / 60°F highs, 5°C / 41°F nights, and about 7 rainy days.
Expect 15°C/60°F days and about 7 rainy ones in May. Start with these:
- Tallinn Town Hall and Town Hall Square★ 4.7 · 10.6k reviewsTallinn Town Hall is the only surviving Gothic town hall in Northern Europe, with its present form from the early 15th century.
- Viru Gate and City Wall★ 4.7 · 11.9k reviewsThe paired Viru Gate towers mark the eastern entrance into the Old Town from modern shopping streets.
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By TripSapien Research · Updated June 3, 2026
Tallinn in May 2027
Weather
TempTemperature
60°F / 41°F
15.4°C / 5.2°C
RainPrecipitation
7d
1.6in · 40mm
LightDaylight
16.7h
Sea
45.9°F
7.7°C
May brings long Baltic evenings and a strong window for Kadriorg Park, Old Town viewpoints, and ferry add-ons.
Events & festivals
Event calendar- May 5 – May 9
Tallinn Music Week 2027
Showcase festival featuring the best and most outstanding Estonian musical talent across multiple vibrant live venues in Tallinn, combined with networking events for music industry professionals.
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Holidays, observances & long weekends
Holiday and observance schedules can affect services and venue hours; confirm each place directly.
- May 1Labour DayPublic holiday
- May 16PentecostPublic holiday
About Tallinn
City overview
Tallinn sits on the Gulf of Finland, where the UNESCO Vanalinn rises above ferry terminals, Soviet-era waterfront remnants, and newer glass towers in Kesklinn. First-time visitors usually split time between Toompea and the Lower Town, Kalamaja and Telliskivi north of the railway, and Kadriorg or Pirita along the eastern coast.
Food & drink
Tallinn food is Baltic and Nordic-Estonian: black rye bread anchors meals, kiluvoileib layers sprats on bread with egg or herbs, mulgipuder mixes potato and barley, kama blends roasted grains into yogurt or kefir, and verivorst is blood sausage for colder months. Balti Jaama Turg beside the railway station, Old Town cellars around Raekoja plats, and Telliskivi restaurants make it easy to compare smoked fish, kohuke, traditional plates, and newer Nordic-Baltic cooking.
Top sights
Ranked for May suitability using weather, setting, ratings, and review volume.
- 1Toompea Castle
- 2Seaplane Harbour
- 3Kumu Art Museum
- 4Alexander Nevsky Cathedral
- 5St Olaf Church
- 6Kiek in de Kök and the Bastion Passages
- 7Kadriorg Palace
- 8Telliskivi Creative City
1Toompea Castle
4.6★ · 818outdoorToompea Castle grew from the medieval fortress on the limestone hill and now holds the Riigikogu, Estonia parliament, behind its pink Baroque facade. It sits above the Lower Town, a few minutes from Alexander Nevsky Cathedral and the Patkuli viewpoint.
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2Seaplane Harbour
4.8★ · 17,587indoorOpen dailyThe Lennusadam museum occupies concrete seaplane hangars built before the First World War. Inside are the submarine Lembit, maritime aircraft, icebreaker stories, and harbor exhibits north of Kalamaja.
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3Kumu Art Museum
4.7★ · 5,942indoorClosed MonKumu opened in 2006 as the main building of the Art Museum of Estonia, cut into the limestone edge of Kadriorg Park. The galleries cover Estonian art from 18th-century portraits to Soviet and contemporary work.
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- 4Alexander Nevsky Cathedral
- 5St Olaf Church
- 6Kiek in de Kök and the Bastion Passages
Neighborhoods
1Vanalinn and Lower Town
The Lower Town is compact and medieval, with Raekoja plats, Viru Gate, St Olaf Church, guild houses, and cobbled lanes inside the old walls.
2Toompea
Toompea feels ceremonial and elevated, with the castle, Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, St Mary Cathedral, and Patkuli and Kohtuotsa viewpoints above the red roofs.
3Rotermann and Kesklinn
Rotermann and central Kesklinn mix brick warehouses, malls, hotels, offices, Viru Keskus, and the practical route between Old Town and the port.
Day trips
70km / about 1h by car or tour bus from central Tallinn
Lahemaa National Park
Lahemaa combines bog trails, manor houses, fishing villages, and Baltic coast forest. It is the most useful nature day outside Tallinn when ferry schedules are not the priority.
80km / 2h by ferry from Tallinn Terminal D or A
Helsinki
Frequent ferries make Helsinki a realistic same-day city hop across the Gulf of Finland. Bring a passport or national ID and check late return sailings before booking dinner.
185km / about 2h 30min by train from Balti Jaam
Tartu
Estonia university city has the Emajogi river, museums, street art, and a different intellectual rhythm from Tallinn. It is a full day by rail rather than an Old Town add-on.
Getting around
Tallinn old town is best on foot, while trams, trolleybuses, buses, and the Uhiskaart fare card cover Kadriorg, Pirita, Kalamaja, and the airport. Tram 4 links the airport with the center, and ferries leave from terminals just east of the Old Town.
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Common questions about Tallinn in May
- What to pack for Tallinn in May
Pack for May's weather, not a generic Tallinn checklist.
- Layerable daytime clothes for average highs around 15°C / 60°F.
- A heavier evening layer because nights average 5°C / 41°F.
- A small umbrella or packable shell for scattered rain across about 7 days.
- How many days do you need in Tallinn
- 4 days covers the main Tallinn highlights at a realistic pace. Add 3 extra days if you want the listed day trips.
- Is Tallinn worth visiting in May
- Yes. May in Tallinn averages 15°C / 60°F highs, 5°C / 41°F nights, and about 7 rainy days.
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