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Egypt Weather in March

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Egypt in March.

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Are you planning a trip a to Egypt in March and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.

What to Expect in Egypt in March

In March, Egypt experiences a range of weather conditions, with temperatures that range from pleasant to very warm and precipitation levels ranging from almost none to low.

Temperatures

During the day the temperature is pleasant in Ras El Bar at 20°C (68°F) and very warm in Abu Simbel at 31°C (88°F). As night falls, temperatures generally drop to 17°C (63°F) in Abu Simbel and 15°C (59°F) in Ras El Bar.

To explore the conditions in Egypt in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

In March, precipitation varies across different areas. From almost no rainfall in Abu Simbel with an average of 0.1 mm (0 in) to low rainfall in Arish with 18 mm (0.7 in).

Average sunshine

Several destinations enjoy plenty of sunshine this month. Hurghada sees close to 276 hours of sunlight, making it great for sun lovers.

Explore Egypt by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Egypt — and find the best time to visit. (based on Hurghada)

January21°C (70°F) February22°C (72°F) March24°C (75°F) April27°C (81°F) May31°C (88°F) June33°C (91°F) This monthJuly34°C (93°F) August34°C (93°F) September33°C (91°F) October30°C (86°F) November26°C (79°F) December23°C (73°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Egypt in March

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Egypt.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

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).

Popular Destinations in Egypt

What is the weather like in March for some of the most popular destinations in Egypt?

Temperature range in Egypt (March)

Precipitation variation in Egypt (March)

Hurghada

In March Hurghada generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C (75°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 17°C (63°F) and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
22°C (72°F)
24°C (75°F)
27°C (81°F)
Min temperature
15°C (59°F)
17°C (63°F)
20°C (68°F)
Monthly sun hours
277 hours
276 hours
288 hours
Monthly rainfall
1 mm (0.04 in)
1.5 mm (0.1 in)
0.3 mm (0.01 in)
Monthly rainy days
0 days
0 days
0 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Hurghada →

Cairo

In March Cairo generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 25°C (77°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C (54°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
22°C (72°F)
25°C (77°F)
29°C (84°F)
Min temperature
10°C (50°F)
12°C (54°F)
15°C (59°F)
Monthly sun hours
238 hours
270 hours
291 hours
Monthly rainfall
6.2 mm (0.2 in)
5.5 mm (0.2 in)
1.4 mm (0.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
3 days
2 days
a single day
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Cairo →

Sharm El Sheikh

In March Sharm El Sheikh generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C (81°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 17°C (63°F) and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
24°C (75°F)
27°C (81°F)
30°C (86°F)
Min temperature
15°C (59°F)
17°C (63°F)
21°C (70°F)
Monthly sun hours
250 hours
309 hours
299 hours
Monthly rainfall
2.1 mm (0.1 in)
2.1 mm (0.1 in)
0.5 mm (0.02 in)
Monthly rainy days
a single day
a single day
a single day
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Sharm El Sheikh →

Luxor

In March Luxor generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C (84°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C (57°F) and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
25°C (77°F)
29°C (84°F)
34°C (93°F)
Min temperature
10°C (50°F)
14°C (57°F)
18°C (64°F)
Monthly rainfall
0.4 mm (0.02 in)
0.5 mm (0.02 in)
0.2 mm (0.01 in)
Monthly rainy days
0 days
0 days
0 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
pleasant
Climate in Luxor →

Dahab

In March Dahab generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C (75°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C (61°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
22°C (72°F)
24°C (75°F)
28°C (82°F)
Min temperature
14°C (57°F)
16°C (61°F)
19°C (66°F)
Monthly sun hours
269 hours
268 hours
299 hours
Monthly rainfall
5.1 mm (0.2 in)
5.4 mm (0.2 in)
1.7 mm (0.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
a single day
a single day
a single day
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Dahab →

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Popular cities in March

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Egypt in March.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Hurghada 24°C (75°F) 17°C (63°F) 1.5 mm (0.1 in)
Luxor 29°C (84°F) 14°C (57°F) 0.5 mm (0.02 in)
Cairo 25°C (77°F) 12°C (54°F) 5.5 mm (0.2 in)
Sharm El Sheikh 27°C (81°F) 17°C (63°F) 2.1 mm (0.1 in)
Dahab 24°C (75°F) 16°C (61°F) 5.4 mm (0.2 in)
Alexandria 23°C (73°F) 13°C (55°F) 12 mm (0.5 in)

Egypt weather in March: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Egypt in March?

Egypt typically experiences perfect weather in March, part of the season. Daytime highs in Hurghada average around 24°C (75°F), and temperatures drop to about 17°C (63°F) at night.

What is the average temperature in Egypt in March?

In Hurghada, the average daytime high in March is 24°C (75°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 17°C (63°F).

Does Egypt get a lot of rain in March?

March is on the drier side in Egypt. Hurghada averages only about 1.5 mm (0.1 in), with most days staying dry.

Is March a Good Time to Visit Egypt?

We believe that March is one of the best times to visit Egypt with overall perfect weather in Hurghada.

Generally speaking, January, February, March, April, November and December provide perfect weather in Hurghada. In contrast, July and August tend to have poor weather conditions.

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