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Cairo Governate Weather in March

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

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Considering a trip to Cairo Governate, Egypt this March and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:

What to Expect in Cairo Governate in March

Cairo Governate, Egypt is a region in Egypt. March in Cairo Governate generally has warm temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from almost none to low.

Temperatures

The average maximum temperatures are warm and range from 25°C (77°F) in Cairo to 29°C (84°F) in Luxor. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 14°C (57°F) in Luxor and 12°C (54°F) in Cairo.

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

Precipitation

In March, precipitation varies across different areas. From almost no rainfall in Luxor with an average of 0.5 mm (0.02 in) to low rainfall in Cairo with 5.5 mm (0.2 in).

Average sunshine

Several destinations enjoy plenty of sunshine this month. Cairo sees close to 270 hours of sunlight, making it great for sun lovers.

Explore Cairo Governate by month

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

January20°C (68°F) February22°C (72°F) March25°C (77°F) April29°C (84°F) May33°C (91°F) This monthJune36°C (97°F) July36°C (97°F) August36°C (97°F) September35°C (95°F) October31°C (88°F) November27°C (81°F) December22°C (72°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Cairo Governate in March

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

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 Cairo Governate

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

Temperature range in Cairo Governate (March)

Precipitation variation in Cairo Governate (March)

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
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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
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Popular cities in March

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Cairo 25°C (77°F) 12°C (54°F) 5.5 mm (0.2 in)
Luxor 29°C (84°F) 14°C (57°F) 0.5 mm (0.02 in)

Cairo Governate weather in March: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Cairo Governate, Egypt in March?

In March, Cairo Governate, Egypt generally has perfect weather conditions. Cairo sees daytime temperatures near 25°C (77°F), with nights cooling to roughly 12°C (54°F).

What is the average temperature in Cairo Governate, Egypt in March?

Cairo averages a daytime maximum of 25°C (77°F) in March, with overnight lows close to 12°C (54°F).

Does Cairo Governate, Egypt get a lot of rain in March?

March is on the drier side in Cairo Governate, Egypt. Cairo averages only about 5.5 mm (0.2 in), with most days staying dry.

Is March a Good Time to Visit Cairo Governate, Egypt?

We consider March to be one of the best times to travel to Cairo Governate, Egypt. Typically, the climate in Cairo is perfect.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in January, February, March, April, November and December offering mostly perfect weather in Cairo. The weather in June, July, August and September, on the other hand, tends to be poor.

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