Cairo Weather in March
Egypt · March climate averages and travel tips
Avg high26°C (78°F)
Avg low10°C (51°F)
Rainfall14 mm (0.6 in)
RatingExcellent 10/10
In March, Cairo has average highs of 26°C (78°F) and lows of 10°C (51°F). March is spring in Egypt. The month is very dry, with about 14 mm (0.6 in) of rain spread over 2 days. You get roughly 11.8 hours of daylight and a mix of sun and cloud.
Is March a good time to visit Cairo?
Yes — March is one of the best months to visit Cairo. The weather rates excellent (10/10) on our comfort score.
March weather at a glance
| Average high | 26°C (78°F) |
|---|---|
| Average low | 10°C (51°F) |
| Daily mean | 17°C (63°F) |
| Rainfall | 14 mm (0.6 in) |
| Rainy days (1 mm+) | 2 |
| Humidity | 52% |
| Cloud cover | 36% |
| Daylight | 11.8 hours |
| Est. sunshine | 8.3 hours/day |
| Wind | 10.3 km/h |
| vs February | 4°C warmer than February, with similar rainfall. |
What to pack for Cairo in March
- T-shirts plus a light layer for the evening
- a sweater for cool nights
Cairo weather in other months
Jan20°C / 7°C14 mmExcellentFeb22°C / 8°C9 mmExcellentMar26°C / 10°C14 mmExcellentApr30°C / 14°C9 mmExcellentMay35°C / 18°C0 mmFairJun38°C / 21°C0 mmPoorJul39°C / 22°C0 mmPoorAug39°C / 23°C0 mmPoorSep36°C / 21°C0 mmFairOct32°C / 18°C8 mmGoodNov26°C / 14°C18 mmExcellentDec21°C / 10°C9 mmExcellent
← FebruaryBest time to visit CairoApril →
Nearby in March
- Shubra al Khaymah26°C · 14 mm
- Giza26°C · 14 mm
- Alexandria23°C · 22 mm
- Aqaba26°C · 6 mm
- Sharm el-Sheikh27°C · 4 mm
- Hurghada25°C · 2 mm
Where else is good in March? See where to go in March.