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March in Cairo sees daytime temperatures around 25°C (77°F) and lows of 12°C (54°F) at night. The excellent weather makes it a good time to visit.
If you're inclined towards comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, March is a good time to visit Cairo.
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50-year average (1976-2025)
Based on our historical records, temperatures in Cairo typically stay consistent throughout March, with daily highs averaging around 25°C (77°F). Nights are cool, with lows typically ranging from 12°C (54°F) to 15°C (59°F).
Browse day-by-day weather records for Cairo spanning 51 years. Select any month and year to see actual temperatures, rainfall, and conditions recorded on each day.
The extremes listed below come from historical weather data collected in Cairo from 1976 through 2026.
Find out more about the weather in Egypt and which places have the best travel conditions in this month. See all of Egypt in March →
Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
Pleasant temperatures in March mean you can pack light but flexibel pieces. Think cotton t-shirts, comfortable walking shorts, and one warmer layer for evenings. A light sweater or denim jacket works well. With minimal rainfall expected, you can leave the rain gear at home. You'll definitely want to pack sunglasses and sunscreen. There will be plenty of bright sunshine this month.
We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.
Temperature Rainfall Sunshine Humidity Wind Speed
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