Egypt Temperatures in March 2027 | City-by-City Guide

Egypt temperatures in March range from cool coasts to a hot south with big swings between day and night. This guide to Egypt temperatures in March walks through four galleries of degrees so you can pick the right region for your dates.

Egypt Temperatures in March 2027: A Four-Gallery Museum of Degrees

Dalia is the curator of a museum that does not exist. Its only collection is temperature. She has four galleries and one rule. Every number on the wall needs a label that says what it feels like and what to do about it.

Dalia is a composite built from how a careful curator would arrange data and not a real person. Her museum is the spine of this guide. Egypt temperatures in March are not one number. They are four rooms. Each room has its own reading and its own mood. Walk them in order from the cool north to the hot south and you will know which room suits your trip.

For the planning questions around the month read is march a good time to visit egypt and egypt in march. This page stays with the degrees.

Egypt Temperatures in March at a Glance

These are averages and not forecasts. Individual days can run a few degrees either way so check a live forecast before you fly. The spread from the coolest city to the warmest is about ten degrees by day. March warms every region by two to four degrees compared with February and it brings the first spring dust and the first real midday heat in the south.

Gallery 1: The Cool Coast

Wall label: Alexandria and the Mediterranean shore. Reading: 20°C by day and 12°C at night. Feels like: a breezy early spring in northern Europe.

The first room is the coolest and the most changeable. The sea air keeps afternoons mild and mornings raw. Grey skies are common and a few wet days are still possible in March. The Mediterranean itself sits at about 17 or 18°C so nobody swims.

The sights suit the weather. The Bibliotheca Alexandrina is indoors and the Citadel of Qaitbay is best on a clear afternoon. The Montaza Palace Gardens turn green and bright when the spring flowers appear. Browse Alexandria Tours for guided options.

Best for: culture lovers who dislike heat.

Watch for: wind and the odd shower. Pack a light coat and a thin waterproof layer.

Gallery 2: The Mild Middle

Wall label: Cairo and Giza. Reading: 23°C by day and 12°C at night. Feels like: a comfortable late spring afternoon after a cool morning.

The second room is where most visitors spend their first days. March is one of the best months for the capital. Afternoons are warm and the light is soft and mornings are cool and bright. Rain is rare and the usual form is a short shower on one or two days.

The Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx have almost no shade so go in the morning when the air is mild. Indoors the The Grand Egyptian Museum - GEM fills half a day and the old lanes around Khan el-Khalili Bazaar are at their best in the evening. For the hour by hour picture read cairo weather in march and for planning see cairo in march. Browse Cairo Tours and Excursions for guided days.

Best for: first visits and photographers.

Watch for: dust on a few days late in the month and heavy traffic around Eid.

Gallery 3: The Red Sea Strip

Wall label: Hurghada and Sharm El Sheikh and Marsa Alam. Reading: 25 to 27°C by day and 15 to 17°C at night. Feels like: warm sun and a stiff breeze with a cool sea.

The third room is the one with the sea. All three resorts share a climate of sun and wind and almost no rain. The strip warms from north to south. Hurghada and Sharm sit near 25°C and Marsa Alam near 27°C. The sea is about 22 or 23°C and it has passed its coolest point of the year.

Wind is the hidden number. A 25°C afternoon with a 25 km/h breeze can feel like 20°C on an open sunbed. The same afternoon behind a wall can feel like 27°C. Choose a sheltered pool and a morning boat.

Each resort has its own page:

• Hurghada is long and varied with wind sports and Luxor access. Read march weather in hurghada and hurghada in march. Boat days go to Giftun Island Hurghada.
• Sharm El Sheikh has sheltered bays and the marine park. Read weather in march in sharm el sheikh and sharm el sheikh in march. Day trips go to Ras Mohammed and Tiran Island.
• Marsa Alam is the warmest and quietest with the lightest wind. Read marsa alam weather in march and browse Marsa Alam Trips. Shore snorkeling at Abu Dabbab and boat trips to Sataya Reef are the draws. Wildlife sightings are never guaranteed.

Browse Diving and diving holidays egypt for the reef and Swimming for water options. For stay formats see red sea holidays egypt.

Best for: divers and sunseekers and wind sports fans.

Watch for: wind on boats and crowds around Eid and Western Easter.

Gallery 4: The Hot South

Wall label: Luxor and Aswan and Abu Simbel. Reading: 28 to 30°C by day and 12 to 14°C at night. Feels like: early summer at noon and a cool spring morning at dawn.

The last room is the warmest. March is the final comfortable month for the great temples. Mornings are mild and afternoons are warm and the first hot hours arrive around noon. The spread between dawn and afternoon can reach sixteen degrees.

Plan the big sites for the first half of the day. In Luxor see Karnak Temple and the Valley of The Kings and Hatshepsut Temple before lunch and keep the museums for midday. A dawn Hot Air Balloon flight is milder than in winter and depends on the wind on the day. In Aswan a sunset Felucca Ride is perfect and Philae Temple is best in the morning or late afternoon. The long road to Abu Simbel Temple starts before dawn.

For the numbers read march weather in luxor egypt and weather in aswan in march. Browse Luxor Tours and Excursions and Aswan Tours. March is still a strong month for river travel with warm days on deck and pleasant evenings. Start with the Nile Cruise overview and narrow to Luxor To Aswan Nile Cruises. Time options include a 4 night nile cruise luxor to aswan and a 7 day nile cruise from luxor. For a small sailing boat see Dahabiya Nile Cruise.

Best for: temple lovers who start early.

Watch for: noon heat and sun on pale stone. Use a hat and sunscreen and carry water.

The Desert Annex

A small side room holds the places that follow no city’s rules. Deserts swing more than coasts. March days are warm and pleasant and nights are cool with single digit readings in many places. The White Desert and Black Desert near Bahariya Oasis work well and Siwa Oasis is a long remote trip. Al Fayoum Oasis is an easy day from Cairo.

The Sinai mountains are colder still. Jabal Mousa and St. Catherine’s Monastery sit high and nights there can fall near freezing early in the month with wind chill on top. Pack a hat and gloves and thermal layers for a sunrise climb. Browse Egypt Desert Safari Tours for formats. A Camel Ride at sunset ends with a cool ride back so keep a light layer.

Temp in Egypt in March Through the Month

The calendar shapes this March more than the thermometer does. Three dates matter in 2027 and all three depend on moon sighting or on a church calendar so confirm them closer to your trip.

Early March and the End of Ramadan

In 2027 Ramadan is expected to end around March 8 or 9. The first week sits close to late February with highs two or three degrees below the monthly average. Hotels and major sites keep operating and resorts run as normal. Some local restaurants change their daytime hours and evenings come alive after sunset. Dress modestly in local areas and avoid eating or drinking on public streets during the day.

Mid March and Eid al-Fitr

Eid al-Fitr is expected around March 9 or 10. Egyptian families travel and fill beaches and parks and museums. Banks and many offices close for several days while tourist sites and hotels stay open. The weather is the same as any mid March week. The crowd is the difference. Egypt also celebrates Mother’s Day on March 21 and restaurants and parks fill with families for the day.

Late March and Western Easter

The last ten days are the warmest of the month. In 2027 Western Easter falls on March 28 and many European school breaks sit around it. Hotels and flights from Europe cost more in the days before and after. Orthodox and Coptic Easter falls later in 2027 so it does not affect March. For spring planning read our post on easter break egypt and browse Easter Egypt Tour Packages and egypt easter holiday.

Temps in Egypt in March: The Day and Night Swing

A single number never tells the whole story. Dalia hangs a second label beside every reading. It shows the swing between the coldest and warmest hour.

The swing is why layers beat any single outfit. It is also why Upper Egypt feels so different at 6 a.m. and 2 p.m. in the same shirt. Dry desert air holds little heat and the temperature can fall five to ten degrees in the first hours after sunset.

The Exhibit That Moves: Heat Spikes

One exhibit does not stay in its room. A hot dry wind from the south and west that Egyptians call the khamsin usually peaks in April and May but the first episodes can appear in March. When one arrives the temperature can jump by eight to ten degrees in a day and the sky turns pale and dusty.

What it looks like on the ground:

• Haze. Distant views soften and the sun looks white.
• Heat. A forecast for 25°C can reach 32 to 35°C on the day.
• Air. People with breathing sensitivities may feel it and should carry their usual medication.
• Duration. An episode usually lasts one to three days.

Most trips see few or none of these days. If one arrives move active plans to the early morning and use museums and pools in the afternoon. Wear sunglasses and keep a scarf or a buff in your bag. Drink water often.

Sea Temperatures in March

The Red Sea reached its coolest in February and starts to recover in March. Expect about 22°C at Hurghada and 22 or 23°C at Sharm and about 23°C at Marsa Alam. The Mediterranean stays at about 17 or 18°C. Water pulls heat from the body much faster than air does so a short Red Sea swim is comfortable at midday and a long one is not. A thin wetsuit or a rash vest helps snorkelers. Ask your hotel whether the pool is heated because many are not in March.

March Temperatures in Egypt Against February and April

March is a transition month. It is warmer than February and cooler than April.

For the earlier month see holidays in egypt in february and for the next month see egypt holidays in april. If you are weighing spring against early summer compare egypt holidays may. For the winter picture read egypt winter holidays.

Which Gallery Fits Which Trip

For split trips see nile cruise and red sea holiday and egypt two centre holidays and egypt multi centre holidays. For a river plan see Egypt itinerary 10 days with Nile cruise. For family and couple formats see egypt family holidays and couples holidays in egypt.

Prices and Crowds

Rates follow the calendar more than the weather.

• March 1 to 8. Usually the best value. Hotels have room and sites are calm.
• March 9 to 14. The Eid window. Local demand is high on the coast and in Alexandria and parks and museums are busy.
• March 15 to 24. The sweet spot for weather and for price in most years.
• March 25 to 31. Western Easter pushes rates up and flights from Europe cost more.

If your dates are flexible aim for the week after Eid and before the Easter rush. Compare package formats under Egypt Tour Packages and the season under egypt holidays march. For a tighter budget see cheap egypt holidays and for more comfort 5 star egypt holidays and luxury egypt holidays. Prices on Bastet Travel exclude international flights and customer service can help you book those.

What to Pack

Light layers with sun protection first:

• Light shirts and t-shirts for warm afternoons.
• A light jacket or fleece for mornings and evenings.
• A windproof layer for the coast and the river and the plateau.
• A thin waterproof shell if Alexandria is on the route.
• Long trousers for sightseeing and dinner.
• Hat and sunglasses and sunscreen. The sun is strong from mid morning.
• A scarf or buff for dust and mosque visits.
• Swimwear and a robe for the Red Sea and pools.
• Wetsuit or rash vest if you snorkel and your operator does not supply one.
• Warm layers and a hat and gloves if you plan a desert night or a Sinai sunrise.
• Comfortable closed shoes for stone steps and sand.
• Modest clothing with shoulders and knees covered for mosques and churches and for Ramadan and Eid.

Exit Through the Gift Shop

Every good museum ends in a gift shop and Dalia’s is small. It sells three souvenirs and each one has a price tag. The price is a single answer you send us.

Pay at the counter by sending your three answers to Bastet Travel on WhatsApp. We will reply with a route and a date and a layer list that fit what you said. If your dates cross Ramadan or Eid we will arrange the days around the hours that matter.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Egypt Temperatures in March

What are Egypt temperatures in March?

Daytime highs run from about 20°C in Alexandria to about 30°C in Aswan. Cairo reaches about 23°C and the Red Sea resorts about 25 to 27°C. Nights fall to about 12 to 17°C in most places.

What is the temp in Egypt in March at night?

Around 12°C in Cairo and Luxor and 15 to 17°C on the Red Sea coast. Deserts and mountains are colder with single digit readings and sometimes near freezing on Mount Sinai.

Is Egypt hot in March?

Not usually. Afternoons are warm and Aswan is the hottest city at about 30°C. A dust wind can raise the temperature by eight to ten degrees for a day or two.

Which city has the warmest March temperatures in Egypt?

Aswan at about 30°C by day followed by Luxor at about 28°C. Marsa Alam is the warmest on the Red Sea at about 27°C.

How warm is the sea in Egypt in March?

About 22 to 23°C on the Red Sea and 17 to 18°C on the Mediterranean. A short Red Sea swim is comfortable at midday and a heated pool is better for longer swims.

Do Ramadan and Eid in 2027 change temps in Egypt in March?

They do not change the weather but they change the crowds. Ramadan is expected to end around March 8 or 9 and Eid al-Fitr around March 9 or 10. Ask your hotel for exact hours on your dates.

What should I pack for March temperatures in Egypt?

Light layers and a jacket for mornings and evenings. Add a windproof layer and sun protection and a scarf for dust. Bring warm layers if you plan a desert night or a Sinai sunrise.