Giza Weather in March

March weather

March feels warm and mostly dry in Giza, with afternoons reaching 26°C and evenings cooling to around 10°C. Rain is unusual, so you can spend long stretches outside without much worry.

It's a good month for walking around the Giza Plateau and seeing the pyramids and Sphinx. The sun can feel strong across the open site, and there's little shade. Save indoor stops, such as the Grand Egyptian Museum, for the warmest part of the day.

Events and crowds

Egyptian Mother's Day falls on March 21. Families often celebrate with meals and gifts, so you may notice a more festive mood in Cairo's shops and restaurants.

March is part of Giza's popular November-to-March travel season. Expect more visitors at the pyramids than in the hotter summer months, and don't count on the lowest hotel rates. The plateau can feel crowded around the main sights, especially when tour groups arrive.

If you hate crowds, spend more time exploring the less busy edges of the plateau rather than lingering by the Sphinx.

Getting around Giza in March

The cooler start to the day is a good time to walk between the Great Pyramid and the Sphinx. By afternoon, the open plateau can feel tiring, even when the air is comfortable.

At the Giza Plateau, agree on any camel ride or horse ride price before setting off, and confirm where you'll be dropped off. Sellers and guides may approach near the main sights; a friendly, clear "no, thank you" is enough if you're not interested. After your visit, try koshari, a filling Egyptian dish of rice, pasta, lentils and tomato sauce, at a Cairo restaurant.