Egypt in March
March is one of Egypt's best months (rank 2 of 12): its 11 destinations average 91/100, led by Sharm El Sheikh at 96 — 25°C and 1 rainy day — while Alexandria is cooler at 20°C and scores 93.
#2 of 12 months for Egypt · 11 destinations · updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Where in Egypt in March
| # | Place | Type | Feels-like high | Rain | Comfort | At its best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sharm El Sheikh | Beach | 25°C | 3 mm · 1 day | 96 tier S | Yes |
| 2 | Cairo | City | 22°C | 9 mm · 1 day | 95 tier S | Yes |
| 3 | Marsa Alam | Beach | 25°C | 0 mm · 0 days | 94 tier S | — |
| 4 | Siwa | City | 20°C | 2 mm · 1 day | 94 tier S | Yes |
| 5 | Alexandria | City | 20°C | 11 mm · 2 days | 93 tier S | Yes |
| 6 | Dahab | Beach | 23°C | 10 mm · 1 day | 93 tier S | — |
| 7 | Hurghada | Beach | 25°C | 0 mm · 0 days | 93 tier S | — |
| 8 | El Gouna | Beach | 24°C | 0 mm · 0 days | 92 tier S | — |
| 9 | Nuweiba | Beach | 22°C | 8 mm · 1 day | 91 tier S | — |
| 10 | Luxor | City | 27°C | 0 mm · 0 days | 83 tier A | — |
| 11 | Aswan | City | 28°C | 0 mm · 0 days | 82 tier A | — |
Comfort is SeasonMap's 0–100 score; each place is judged through the lens that suits it — beaches on beach weather, ski resorts on snow. "At its best" means March is one of that place's own top three months. Feels-like highs fold in humidity, wind and sun.
What's on in Egypt in March
- Ramadan · Sharm El Sheikh and 10 more places · 19 Feb – 19 Mar
- Eid al-Fitr · Sharm El Sheikh and 7 more places · 20–23 Mar
Seasons in force
Peak crowds at 7 of Egypt's 9 well-known places this month.