In March, Estonia doesn't showcase its best weather. The weather's whims are unpredictable, with snowfall one moment and rain and freezing winds the next.
The early part of the month is characterized by sub-zero temperatures ranging from -4 to -2°C, occasionally dipping to as low as -8 to -10°C. This period is still suitable for booking ski and snowboarding trips to Estonia in March, as there is ample snow cover at popular ski resorts until mid-month. The ski season culminates with the Estonian Ski Marathon's final leg, which occurs in Haanja on March 5.
By the third week of the month, the temperature finally rises above freezing, hovering around 1-2°C. While the rainy weather might not be very inviting, the low prices for vacations in Estonia in March are highly appealing to budget-conscious travelers. These prices are hard to come by in Western Europe anymore. For reference, indicative rates for March vacations to Estonia for two adults range from 270 to 340 EUR.
If you wish to explore the country's attractions, visiting cities with a compact arrangement of museums and architectural landmarks like Tallin, Tartu, Võru, Valga, or Narva is a great option. You can satisfy your intellectual curiosity without extensive field trips, ensuring a pleasant and cold-free spring vacation in Estonia. Cozy city cafes will gladly offer refuge to chilly tourists, warming you up with hot soup and providing flavorful tinctures of forest herbs for preventive measures.
If you're planning a vacation in Estonia in March, don't miss the Easter Spring Fair at the Estonian Open Air Museum. Here, you'll gain a deeper understanding of ancient Estonian customs than you would from a dusty book on folklore. This year, the Resurrection of Christ, celebrated by Catholic and Lutheran churchgoers, falls on March 27.
While most Estonian believers identify as Protestants, Easter traditions are an interesting blend of Western and Orthodox customs that the older generation adopted during the Soviet era. Chocolate eggs share tables with kulichi and hard-boiled eggs dyed using birch leaves and onion husks.
March brings some notable events, such as the Jää Häääl (Voice of Ice) singing festival in the port town of Toila, featuring some of the country's finest choral ensembles. Additionally, the Maailmafilm visual culture festival in Tartu and at least one concert at the Tallinn Sacred Music Festival, which coincides with Easter celebrations in late March, are worth attending. The festival's lineup includes a performance by Adan Iliad, soloist of the Spanish National Symphony Orchestra, known worldwide.
In March, the travel market conditions create extremely favorable opportunities for rejuvenation and professional self-care at Baltic spa resorts. Prices for wellness trips to Estonia in spring, accommodating two people in a comfort-class spa hotel, start at just 350 EUR - a reasonable cost for the middle class. Furthermore, from March 21 to 27, there is a unique chance to undergo a series of spa treatments at Kuressaare mud baths under discounted programs within the Spaaremaa Wellfest framework.
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