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Tallinn in March: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Discover the weather for Tallinn in March and if it’s a good time to travel (based on historical data).
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March

Weather in Tallinn in March 2025

OK Weather
Cool
☁️
Cloudy
🌊
Cold water
March could be a good time to visit Tallinn, as the weather is generally fine. The average high temperature is around +2°C, and there are typically 5 sunny days in March. However, expect about 10 snowy days, and total monthly rainfall of approximately 20 mm. The weather is changeable so pack for every eventuality. Search flights in one click on Avionero.

Average weather

☀️
+2°C
Avg. max. temperature
-22°C
Min.
+15°C
Max.
12 mm
Total precipitation
80%
Avg. humidity
3 m/s
Avg. wind
5 ☀️
Sunny Days
11 ⛅️
Cloudy
4 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Tallinn has OK weather in March.

Average temperature in Tallinn in March

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Tallinn for March based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The expected average maximum temperature in March is +3°C with a maximum of +9°C and a minimum of -12°C.

The average maximum temperature goes down 10% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +4°C to +2°C.

Is Tallinn warm or cold in March?

Tallinn is typically cool in March.

Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from -2°C to +2°C. The minimum temperature also goes up from -7°C to -4°C.

Pack a sweater and a jacket as there will be cooler temperatures.

Take a look at how March is compared to other months in Tallinn:

Water temperature in Tallinn in March

Water in Tallinn in March is Cold. It varies from -1°C to +1°C, with an average of 0°C. This is almost similar to the air temperature, which averages +2°C.

The water temperature in March is one of the coldest of the entire year:

The warmest water temperatures in Tallinn are reached in August, when the average sea temperature rises to +19°C. The coldest water temperatures are in February, with an average of 0°C.

Can you swim in Tallinn in March?

We would not recommend swimming in Tallinn in March, the water is very cold (0°C on average). Consider swimming only if you are an experienced cold-water swimmer with proper gear.
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Cold
Below +16°C
🏄‍♂️
Fresh
16°C - 21°C
🏊
Comfortable
21°C - 25°C
👙
Warm
25°C - 28°C
🔥
Very warm
+28°C and up
You will need a full-body wetsuit, cap, gloves, a warm change of clothes, and a hot drink ready for after your swim.

Climate in Tallinn in March

Tallinn weather looks like this, on average, in March and the surrounding months.
FebruaryMarchApril
Avg. temperature
-2°C+2°C+8°C
Min. temperature
-31°C-22°C-9°C
Max. temperature
+9°C+15°C+23°C
Rainfall
11 mm12 mm27 mm
Wind
3 m/s3 m/s3 m/s
Avg. water temperature
0°C0°C+2°C
Humidity
85%80%73%
Air pressure
1012 HPa1012 HPa1013 HPa
Sunny days
257
Cloudy days
13119
Rainy days
2410
Snowy days
11105

March weather is still as ok as in February. It’s getting warmer as March arrives. The average maximum temperature goes up from -2°C to +2°C during the day. Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 11 mm to 12 mm. It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 85% to 80%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during March, staying around 3 m/s. The good news is there are likely to be more sunny days in March, from 2 to 5.

But maybe it is worth considering traveling in April as the weather gets better.

Wind

Wind speed in Tallinn in March based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 4 m/s getting up to 7 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.

The average wind speed in Tallinn is gradually decreasing during March, going from 5 m/s to 4 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during March in Tallinn based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Total precipitation in March is about 26 mm, with a 23% chance of rain on a typical day. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 8 mm, which is considered light rain. On average, there are about 7 rainy days during March, so prepare to bring an umbrella.
Here’s how March is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Tallinn wettest month is August, where a typical day has a 58% chance of precipitation and 86 mm of rainfall per day. February, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 7% chance of precipitation and 11 mm of rainfall per day.

Snow

Amount of snow in mm during March in Tallinn based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The total snow in March is about 35 mm, with a 16% chance of snow on a typical day.

Here’s how March is compared with other months in the amount of snow, total mm:

How was the weather last March in Tallinn?

This is the weather in Tallinn in March 2023:
1 March
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+4°C
2 March
☀️
+4°C
3 March
☀️
+3°C
4 March
🌨️
0°C
5 March
🌨️
-1°C
6 March
☁️
-1°C
7 March
☁️
-2°C
8 March
🌨️
-2°C
9 March
☀️
-4°C
10 March
☀️
-2°C
11 March
🌨️
-4°C
12 March
☀️
0°C
13 March
☀️
+2°C
14 March
🌧️
+6°C
15 March
☀️
+5°C
16 March
☀️
+4°C
17 March
☀️
+5°C
18 March
☀️
+8°C
19 March
☁️
+7°C
20 March
☁️
+7°C
21 March
☁️
+4°C
22 March
☁️
+7°C
23 March
☀️
+9°C
24 March
☁️
+9°C
25 March
☁️
+6°C
26 March
🌫️
+3°C
27 March
🌨️
+4°C
28 March
☁️
+3°C
29 March
☁️
0°C
30 March
☁️
+1°C
31 March
☁️
+2°C
In March 2023 Tallinn had 12 sunny days, 12 cloudy days, and 1 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +3°C, with an absolute maximum of +9°C and a minimum of -4°C. The average humidity was 82%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 50%. The average wind speed was 4 m/s, with a maximum of 13 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in March?

Climate Change over Years

This is how Tallinn climate have been changing during last 43 years period.

The climate in Tallinn in March has not changed much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 1987 (+6°C) and the highest in 2020 (+11°C). The driest year was 2018 with only 182 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2016 with 848 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Tallinn in March:

Is March a good time to visit Tallinn?

It’s always a good time to visit Tallinn, but the weather is changeable in March, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.

Can you sunbathe in Tallinn in March?

Not really, March is not the best time to sunbathe, unless you visit a local solarium.

Can you swim in Tallinn in March?

Swimming in Tallinn in March is challenging and not recommended for inexperienced swimmers or without proper equipment and preparation.

Is Tallinn rainy in March?

Tallinn is usually dry in March. Plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring.

Is it sunny in Tallinn in March?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Tallinn in March, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.

Monthly weather in Tallinn

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Tallinn, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.

For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.