Weather in March in Estonia
Are you planning a trip a to Estonia in March and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.
What is the weather like in Estonia in March?
March in Estonia generally has cold temperatures, with moderate precipitation.
Temperatures
The average maximum temperatures are cold and range from 2°C in Pärispea to 5°C in Pärnu. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to -4°C in Pärnu and -4°C in Pärispea. In numerous regions in Estonia, March is marked by its cold weather conditions. If you're heading to these areas during this month, it's vital to be well-prepared. Dressing in layered and insulated outfits will ensure you stay warm.
Precipitation
In March, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate snow/rainfall in Kuressaare with an average of 37 mm to moderate snow/rainfall in Kilingi-Nõmme with 47 mm. In Tallinn, this particular month consistently records the lowest levels of rainfall, making it the driest period throughout the entire year.Average sunshine
Tallinn enjoys a balanced 149 hours of sunlight. Ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Estonia in March, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our Estonia climate page.
Where to go in Estonia in March
Popular destinations
What is the weather like in March for the 5 most popular destinations in Estonia?
Tallinn
In March Tallinn generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 4°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -4°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
Pärnu
In March Pärnu generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 5°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -4°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
Kuressaare
In March Kuressaare generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 4°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -3°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
Tartu
In March Tartu generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 4°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -4°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
Haapsalu
In March Haapsalu generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 3°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -2°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Estonia.
Is March the best time to visit Estonia?
In our view, March might not be the best time to travel to Estonia with often poor weather in Tallinn.
Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in July and August offering mostly perfect weather in Tallinn. The weather in January, February, March, April, October, November and December, on the other hand, tends to be poor.
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