St. Nicholas Church, Tallinn Niguliste kirik
St. Nicholas Church is a Gothic church building in Tallinn, Estonia, that dates back to the 13th century. Dedicated to Saint Nicholas, the site now functions as the Niguliste museum and is recognized as an architectural and historical monument. It stands 105 meters tall and is among the most looked-up sights in Estonia on English Wikipedia.
Planning a visit
The city experiences its warmest weather between June and August, with daily highs ranging from 18 °C to 21 °C and lows between 10 °C and 14 °C. Spring months like April and May offer cooler temperatures, with highs between 8 °C and 14 °C, while September remains mild with a high of 14 °C. Rain is most frequent during the winter months, particularly in January, November, and December, when precipitation occurs on about 15 days each month. Visitors arriving by air can reach the site from Lennart Meri Tallinn Airport, which is located 6 km away.
The church is situated in central Tallinn and is within 0.3 km of several other notable sites, including Tallinn Old Town, Tallinn Town Hall, Kiek in de Kök, Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, and St. Mary's Cathedral. These nearby locations allow visitors to combine a trip to the church with visits to other historical monuments within a short walking distance. The church is open to the public Monday through Sunday from 10:00 to 18:00. An entry fee is required for admission, and wheelchair access to the building is limited.
Weather by month
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 21 °C. Rain is spread fairly evenly through the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | -2 | -3 | 1 | 8 | 14 | 18 | 21 | 20 | 15 | 9 | 3 | 0 |
| Average low, °C | -6 | -7 | -4 | 1 | 6 | 11 | 14 | 14 | 10 | 5 | 0 | -4 |
| Rainfall, mm | 51 | 35 | 36 | 31 | 35 | 61 | 74 | 82 | 66 | 80 | 68 | 56 |
| Rainy days | 15 | 12 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 13 | 15 | 15 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
