Month guide · Tallinn · Estonia
Tallinn in March
What March is really like in Tallinn: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
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Quick answer
March is a quieter month with trade-offs. Expect average highs of 3°C (37°F), lows of -4°C (25°F), about 8 rainy days and roughly 11.6 hours of daylight. Still wintry, with snow giving way to slush; days lengthen fast.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 3°C (37°F) / -4°C (25°F)
- Rainy days
- About 8
- Daylight
- About 11.6 hours
- Sea temperature
- 1°C (34°F)
- Crowds
- Quiet
- Hotel prices
- Low
Weather in March
March is the 9th-warmest month in Tallinn: days average 3°C (37°F) against a yearly average high of 10°C (50°F), and nights fall to about -4°C (25°F). Rain falls on roughly 8 of its 31 days. Compared with February (-1°C (30°F)), March is warmer; by April highs climb to around 9°C (48°F).
- Sunrise (15 March)
- About 06:38
- Sunset (15 March)
- About 18:23
- Daylight
- About 11.6 hours
- Sea
- 1°C (34°F)
Spring (March–May). Wintry in March, then a fast thaw; May is bright, often dry and quieter than summer.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, March rates 2 for crowds (the peak is July at 5) and 2 for hotel prices (highest in July). That makes March one of the better-value months to book.
Events in March
March has no major recurring festival in Tallinn, which usually means easier bookings.
What to do in March
With cold days, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
Historic site · Old Town
City walls and Towers Square
Walk the outside of the walls from Towers Square to Fat Margaret's tower near the harbour for the best views of the fortifications.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Low cost
- History
- Photo spot
- Views
- Outdoors
Palace · Kadriorg
Kadriorg Palace and Park
Peter the Great commissioned this baroque palace for his wife Catherine I in 1718, and its main hall is one of the finest baroque interiors in the Baltics.
- Time needed
- 2 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- History
- Art
- Outdoors
- Couples
- Architecture
Neighbourhood · Kalamaja
Telliskivi Creative City
Visit late afternoon to browse the shops, then stay for dinner and drinks as the courtyards fill.
- Time needed
- 1–2 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Shopping
- Food
- Art
- After dark
Neighbourhood · Kalamaja
Kalamaja wooden-house district
Kalamaja's streets of late 19th- and early 20th-century wooden houses, many painted in pastel colours and built in the local 'Tallinn house' style with a stone stairwell between wooden wings, make a quiet walk between Telliskivi and the sea.
- Time needed
- 1–1.5 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Architecture
- Photo spot
- Off the beaten path
What to pack
For highs near 3°C, lows near -4°C and 8 wet days: a warm coat, hat, gloves and thermal layers; shoes with good grip for icy pavements; a packable rain jacket for showers; comfortable walking shoes.
Is March a good time to visit Tallinn?
A quieter month with trade-offs. If your dates are flexible, May–September are better overall. Compare every month.
Tallinn in other months
Questions travellers ask
+Is March a good time to visit Tallinn?
It is a quieter month with trade-offs. Still wintry, with snow giving way to slush; days lengthen fast.
+How warm is Tallinn in March?
Average highs are around 3°C (37°F) and lows around -4°C (25°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Tallinn in March?
Expect rain on about 8 days of the month.