March weather forecast
Tallinn, Estonia

March heralds the advent of spring in Tallinn, but winter's traces persist. The temperatures become slightly more bearable, rising to a high of 2.3°C during daylight hours. Daytime gets longer, adding about 2.6 hours of sunshine compared to February. Snowfall begins to recede, replaced by the rainfall, marking the start of the thaw. By the end of March, hints of spring can be found in the form of blossoming flowers and greener parks.

Temperature

A minor escalation in the average high-temperature is seen in Tallinn with the onset of March, moving from a subzero cold -1.6°C in February to a wintry 2.3°C. Throughout March, the average low-temperature in Tallinn records at a subzero cold -4.2°C.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in March in Tallinn is 81%.

Rainfall

In March, the rain falls for 5 days. Throughout March, 31mm of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Tallinn, there are 120 rainfall days, and 617mm of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Tallinn, during March, snow falls for 9 days. Throughout the year, in Tallinn, there are 55.1 snowfall days.

Sea temperature

February and March, with an average sea temperature of 0.2°C, are months with the coldest seawater.
Note: Within the context of swimming, this state is extremely cold, dangerous, and can result in death. Hypothermia happens quickly in the absence of protective insulated waterproof clothing.

Daylight

In Tallinn, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 51min.
On the first day of March in Tallinn, sunrise is at 07:18 and sunset at 17:48 EET. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:50 and sunset at 20:00 EEST.
Note: On Sunday, 26. March 2023, at 03:00, Daylight Saving Time starts, and the time zone changes from EET to EEST. Daylight Saving Time lasts until Sunday, 29. October 2023, at 04:00; consequently, the time zone reverts from EEST to EET.

Sunshine

In March, the average sunshine in Tallinn, Estonia, is 4.1h.

UV index

In Tallinn, Estonia, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 1. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: A daily high UV index of 1 in March leads to these guidelines:
Infants, children, and people with sensitive skin should always have protection against lengthy periods of sun exposure. The Sun is most powerful around mid-day, so it's a good practice to reduce direct exposure. Always opt for UVA and UVB-resistant sunglasses on radiant days. Foresee this! The reflection from snow can nearly double the intensity of UV radiation from the Sun.