Hurghada

Red Sea Weather in March

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

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Hurghada Abu Dabab Al-Qusayr Marsa Alam City

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

What to Expect in Red Sea in March

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

Temperatures

You can expect warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 24°C (75°F) and nighttime temperatures around 17°C (63°F) in Hurghada.

For specific regional insights in Red Sea, Egypt, refer to the map provided below.

Precipitation

In March, precipitation varies across different areas. From almost no rainfall in Coraya Bay with an average of 0.4 mm (0.02 in) to low rainfall in Port Ghalib with 5.3 mm (0.2 in).

Average sunshine

March brings good sunshine to many areas. Hurghada sees around 276 hours of sunlight, great for visitors looking for bright days.

Explore Red Sea by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Red Sea — 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)
Best Time to Visit Red Sea →

Best Places to Visit in Red Sea in March

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

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 Red Sea

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

Temperature range in Red Sea (March)

Precipitation variation in Red Sea (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 →

Abu Dabab

In March Abu Dabab generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 26°C (79°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 19°C (66°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)
26°C (79°F)
28°C (82°F)
Min temperature
17°C (63°F)
19°C (66°F)
22°C (72°F)
Monthly rainfall
0.5 mm (0.02 in)
0.5 mm (0.02 in)
0.1 mm (0 in)
Monthly rainy days
0 days
0 days
0 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Abu Dabab →

Al-Qusayr

In March Al-Qusayr generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 25°C (77°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 19°C (66°F) and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
23°C (73°F)
25°C (77°F)
27°C (81°F)
Min temperature
17°C (63°F)
19°C (66°F)
21°C (70°F)
Monthly rainfall
0.4 mm (0.02 in)
0.5 mm (0.02 in)
0.1 mm (0 in)
Monthly rainy days
0 days
0 days
0 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Al-Qusayr →

Marsa Alam City

In March Marsa Alam City generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 26°C (79°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 19°C (66°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)
26°C (79°F)
28°C (82°F)
Min temperature
17°C (63°F)
19°C (66°F)
22°C (72°F)
Monthly rainfall
0.5 mm (0.02 in)
0.5 mm (0.02 in)
0.1 mm (0 in)
Monthly rainy days
0 days
0 days
0 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Marsa Alam City →

Coraya Bay

In March Coraya Bay generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 26°C (79°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 19°C (66°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)
26°C (79°F)
28°C (82°F)
Min temperature
17°C (63°F)
19°C (66°F)
22°C (72°F)
Monthly rainfall
0.4 mm (0.02 in)
0.4 mm (0.02 in)
0.1 mm (0 in)
Monthly rainy days
0 days
0 days
0 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Coraya Bay →

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Popular cities in March

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Hurghada 24°C (75°F) 17°C (63°F) 1.5 mm (0.1 in)
Abu Dabab 26°C (79°F) 19°C (66°F) 0.5 mm (0.02 in)
Al-Qusayr 25°C (77°F) 19°C (66°F) 0.5 mm (0.02 in)
Marsa Alam City 26°C (79°F) 19°C (66°F) 0.5 mm (0.02 in)
Coraya Bay 26°C (79°F) 19°C (66°F) 0.4 mm (0.02 in)
Safaga 26°C (79°F) 17°C (63°F) 1 mm (0.04 in)

Red Sea weather in March: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Red Sea, Egypt in March?

Red Sea, 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 Red Sea, Egypt in March?

Average temperatures in Red Sea, Egypt during March range from a nighttime low near 17°C (63°F) to a daytime high around 24°C (75°F) in Hurghada.

Does Red Sea, Egypt get a lot of rain in March?

Not particularly. Hurghada averages just 1.5 mm (0.1 in) of rain in March, making it a mostly dry month for Red Sea, Egypt.

Is March a Good Time to Visit Red Sea, Egypt?

We believe that March is one of the best times to visit Red Sea, Egypt with overall perfect weather in Hurghada. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.

On average, the best time to visit Red Sea, Egypt is in January, February, March, April, November and December with generally perfect weather in Hurghada. On the other hand, the weather in July and August tend to be poor.

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