SeasonMapSiwa weather in March
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March in Siwa: nice, dry — one of the best months to visit.
#2 of 12 months in Siwa · #36 of 1383 destinations to visit in March · comfort 94/100 (tier S)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Traveller notes on Siwa in March
Other months in Siwa
Siwa's forum places the best visiting window from October through April, well clear of July's peak heat. Regulars note the desert oasis cools quickly once the sun goes down, so a wind jacket or sweater for the evening is standard advice even when the day itself was warm and sunny.
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Siwa climate normals — March
| Daytime high | 23°C / 74°F | 😎 nice |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 12°C / 53°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 20°C / 68°F | |
| Rainfall | 2 mm / 0.1 in | ☀️ dry |
| Rainy days | 1 days | |
| Humidity | 48% | 🍃 comfortable |
| Dew point | 6°C / 42°F | |
| Sunshine | 10.6 h/day | |
| Daylight | 12 h | |
| Wind | 23 km/h / 14 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 62 | 🙂 moderate |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Siwa in March
How busy the place itself is — school and mass holidays, the months an editor tagged, and how sought-after the weather makes them. Never part of the comfort score.
BusyRamadan, school holidays in 4 of the markets that fill it(estimated)
Peak crowdsBusyShoulder seasonQuiet
Best months for Siwa's weather
Ranked by this destination's own climate comfort score across the year — a different thing from how busy it gets (see Crowds above).
Best weatherSiwa's best weather comes in March, April and November — separate windows, not one continuous season.
Best weatherFair weatherToughest weather
What's on in Siwa in March
Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.
- Holiday
Ramadan
19 Feb – 19 MarClosuresA conservative oasis takes the fast seriously: nothing open by day beyond the lodges, then the town wakes at sunset. Drivers for the sand sea run late afternoon trips instead. Source ↗
- Season
The good months for the sand sea
15 Oct – 15 Apr · usuallyDry seasonThe half of the year when the dunes, the salt lakes and the springs are all usable in the middle of the day, and the nights are cold enough for a fire at the camp.
Where is Siwa?
Siwa in March — FAQ
- Is March a good time to visit Siwa?
- March in Siwa: nice, dry — one of the best months to visit. It ranks #2 of 12 months for Siwa on SeasonMap's comfort score (94/100).
- What is the weather like in Siwa in March?
- In March, Siwa averages a daily high of 23.1°C and a low of 11.8°C, with about 2 mm of rain over roughly 0.5 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Siwa in March?
- Siwa has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 62 in March.