March · Egypt
Best time to visit Alexandria in March Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Alexandria in March
Average temperature 16°C, 30 mm of rain, about 22 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 65% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
March score
9.8/10
Ranked #2 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 16°C
- Rainfall
- 30 mm
- Humidity
- 65%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 22
- Crowd Density
- Peak Tourist Rush
- Average Expenses
- $$$ · Peak Season Rates ($$$)
March in Alexandria scores 9.8/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - one of the top 12-month picks (#2). Expect around 16°C, 30 mm of rain, and roughly 22 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Alexandria layers a modern library, Roman remains and a long corniche over the Mediterranean.
March in Alexandria — one of the year's strongest windows (2nd)
Temperatures hover around 16°C (61°F) — the kind of month where neither heat nor cold forces the schedule.
With around 30 mm of rain, any showers tend to pass through rather than settle in; about 22 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 11.8 hours of daylight fill the rest.
On our climate-comfort scale this is one of the strongest months of the year for Alexandria at 9.8/10 (2nd of 12), just behind April at 10/10.
Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening.
Expect peak pricing, and this is one of the busiest months here. You are paying the year's highest rates for the year's best conditions — book early or shift a few weeks either side.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Alexandria in March?
- In March, Alexandria averages 16°C, 30 mm of rain, and about 22 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 9.8/10.
- Is March a good time to visit Alexandria?
- March earns a 9.8/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Alexandria in March?
- Expect about 30 mm of rain in March. Average humidity is 65% and there are about 22 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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