Pärnu weather in March

March in Pärnu: cold, a little rain, with clean air — a hit-or-miss time to visit.

Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis

Pärnu🇪🇪 Estonia · Baltics · Beach48
  1. 24Jan
  2. 36Feb
  3. 48Mar
  4. 68Apr
  5. 78May
  6. 82Jun
  7. 88Jul
  8. 86Aug
  9. 72Sep
  10. 52Oct
  11. 33Nov
  12. 27Dec

#8 of 12 months in Pärnu · #1352 of 1413 destinations to visit in March · comfort 48/100 (tier F)

Days
4°C
Nights
-2°C
Wet days
9
Sun
6.8 h
Humidity
80%
Daylight
12 h
Pärnu, Estonia
Photo: Margo Evardson · Pexels

Traveller notes on Pärnu in March

Other months in Pärnu

Estonia's forum is realistic about December: subzero temperatures are common but not constant, this is the darkest stretch of the year, and rain is honestly just as likely as snow - a lot of December here means slush rather than a clean white blanket. Wind varies a lot day to day, from calm to blustery, so there's no single pattern to plan around. Pärnu's own beach town character goes fully dormant this time of year, but the coastal chill and short daylight hours are consistent with what the wider Baltic region sees this month.
EstonianCoastWinterRegular · December · 1 month ago · Read more on Tripadvisor ↗
Forum posters describe June across Estonia as genuinely hit or miss, even around midsummer - a lucky visitor gets blue skies and T-shirt weather, an unlucky one gets sleet, with July generally the more reliably warm month. Posters are consistent that any June rain tends to come as passing showers rather than prolonged, driving rain. Posters specifically flag a real upside for Parnu: the sea here runs 5-7C warmer than in Tallinn through June-August, a meaningful difference for anyone hoping for a swim. Posters generally recommend Parnu as a good base for exploring western Estonia if the weather turns inclement and a car isn't available, given its concentration of things to do compared to more spread-out surrounding areas.
Tripadvisor community · June · 1 month ago · Read more on Tripadvisor ↗

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Pärnu climate normals — March

Daytime high4°C / 39°F🧥 cold
Nighttime low-2°C / 29°F
Feels like (high)0°C / 32°F
Sea temperature0°C / 32°F🥶 cold sea
Rainfall35 mm / 1.4 in🌦 some rain
Rainy days9 days
Humidity80%💦 very humid
Dew point-2°C / 28°F
Sunshine6.8 h/day
Daylight11.9 h
Wind19 km/h / 12 mph
Snowfall10.4 cm / 4.1 in
Air quality (US AQI)37🍃 good

Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.

Crowds in Pärnu in March

How busy the place itself is — school and mass holidays, the months an editor tagged, and how sought-after the weather makes them. Never part of the comfort score.

Shoulder seasonschool holidays in 4 of the markets that fill it, an ordinary month(estimated)

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Best months for Pärnu's weather

Ranked by this destination's own climate comfort score across the year — a different thing from how busy it gets (see Crowds above).

Fair weatherPärnu's weather peaks June–August, best around July.

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What's on in Pärnu in March

Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.

  • Season

    Spa season

    15 Oct – 15 Apr · usuallyOff-season shutdown

    Out of season the beach cafes shut and the town runs on its mud-bath and spa hotels, mostly full of Finns on a package. Cheap, dark, and warm indoors, which is the whole proposition. Source ↗

What's on around the world in March →

Nearby, and something's on

Within 300 km of Pärnu — a day trip or a short hop — with something on this month. Never part of the comfort score.

Where is Pärnu?

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Pärnu in March — FAQ

Is March a good time to visit Pärnu?
March in Pärnu: cold, a little rain, with clean air — a hit-or-miss time to visit. It ranks #8 of 12 months for Pärnu on SeasonMap's comfort score (48/100).
What is the weather like in Pärnu in March?
In March, Pärnu averages a daily high of 4°C and a low of -1.9°C, with about 34.6 mm of rain over roughly 9 rainy days.
What is the air quality in Pärnu in March?
Pärnu has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 37 in March.
Does it snow in Pärnu in March?
Pärnu sees roughly 10.4 cm of snowfall in March.

Within 300 km: Tallinn's Tallinn Music Week around 25 Mar – 15 Apr, and Helsinki's Sea ice and winter swimming around 1 Jan – 20 Mar.