Early spring · Weather & things to do
Tallinn in March
Tallinn sees its driest month, with just 1.6 in (40 mm) of rain or snow, highs of 33°F (1°C) and lows of 25°F (-4°C).
Our comfort score puts it mid-table at 46/100, 8th of 12.
- Avg high
- 33°F (1°C)
- Avg low
- 25°F (-4°C)
- Rain or snow
- 1.6 in (40 mm)
- Humidity
- 90%
- Cloud cover
- 72%
- Daylight
- ~11 h 22 min
- Comfort score
- 46/100 · Fair
What March feels like
Real cold sets in, with afternoon highs around 33°F (1°C).
Nights drop below freezing, with an average low of 25°F (-4°C), so expect frost and ice.
Expect about 1.6 in (40 mm) of precipitation (rain or snow). Because the average temperature is below freezing, snow is likely on some days.
Plan around March
March sits mid-table; the best months are June – August.
- Last month with freezing nights on average; by April, lows rise to 33°F.
- Comfort improves from 42/100 in February to 46/100.
- Our Tallinn & Riga route is planned for Late Nov – Dec, a window set by the holiday season rather than the weather — March falls outside it.
What to pack for March
- Hat, gloves and thermal base layerslows around 25°F
- Insulated, waterproof bootssnow is likely on some days
- Comfortable walking shoesmost picks involve some walking
What to do in Tallinn in March
With highs near 33°F, these picks lean toward food, drink and places with a roof, with outdoor options when the weather breaks.
Alexander Nevsky Cathedral
Onion-domed Russian Orthodox cathedral from 1900 on Toompea, opposite the Estonian parliament in Toompea Castle.
Why now An indoor-leaning stop when highs sit around 33°F.
Viru Gate
Two 14th-century towers marking the eastern entrance to the Old Town, with a flower market along the wall.
Rataskaevu 16
Small Old Town restaurant serving modern Estonian food, known for its braised elk roast.
Why now A warm sit-down stop when highs sit around 33°F.
Tallinn Christmas Market
Wooden stalls, a tall fir and mulled-wine counters fill Town Hall Square, where Tallinn says a tree stood as early as 1441.
Olde Hansa
Candlelit medieval-themed restaurant in a merchant's house off Town Hall Square, serving game, honey beer and spiced almonds.
Nearby in March
- Helsinki in March~51 mi · highs 32°F, 1.7 in rain or snow · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Riga in March~173 mi · highs 36°F, 1.8 in rain or snow · 2°C (3°F) warmer by day, about as wet
- Stockholm in March~235 mi · highs 38°F, 1.5 in rain or snow · 3°C (5°F) warmer by day, about as wet
NASA POWER 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km grid. Comfort scores weigh temperature, rain, humidity and cloud: see how we score each month. Check a forecast before you go.
Tallinn in March: quick answers
Is March a good time to visit Tallinn?
It's middling, scoring 46/100. The best months are June – August, at up to 85. Expect highs of 33°F (1°C) and 1.6 in (40 mm) of rain or snow.
How cold is Tallinn in March?
Average highs are 33°F (1°C) and average lows 25°F (-4°C), making it the 4th-coldest month by daytime highs, with nights below freezing on average.
Does it snow a lot in Tallinn in March?
Not much: about 1.6 in (40 mm) of rain or snow falls across March on average, the 2nd-driest month of the year. With temperatures this low, much of it may fall as snow. The annual total is about 26.9 in (684 mm).
What should I pack for Tallinn in March?
Bring hat, gloves and thermal base layers (lows around 25°F), insulated, waterproof boots (snow is likely on some days) and comfortable walking shoes (most picks involve some walking).
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