March · Egypt
Best time to visit Cairo in March Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Cairo in March
Average temperature 19°C, 4 mm of rain, about 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 48% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
March score
9.9/10
Ranked #1 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 19°C
- Rainfall
- 4 mm
- Humidity
- 48%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 31
- Crowd Density
- Peak Tourist Rush
- Average Expenses
- $$$ · Peak Season Rates ($$$)
March in Cairo scores 9.9/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - the single best month of the year. Expect around 19°C, 4 mm of rain, and roughly 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Pyramids and Nile culture pair best with the cooler dry months from November through March.
March: the best month of the year in Cairo
March averages 19°C (65°F), the range most people find easiest for walking a city all day without either overheating or losing daylight to weather.
Rain is a non-issue at 4 mm for the month, with about 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 12 hours of daylight to work with.
On our climate-comfort scale this is the top-ranked month of the year for Cairo at 9.9/10 — the reference point every other month on this page is measured against.
Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening.
Figure on peak pricing, with 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 Cairo in March?
- In March, Cairo averages 19°C, 4 mm of rain, and about 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 9.9/10.
- Is March a good time to visit Cairo?
- March earns a 9.9/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Cairo in March?
- Expect about 4 mm of rain in March. Average humidity is 48% and there are about 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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