March in Cairo averages highs of 25 °C (77 °F) and lows of 12 °C (53 °F), with almost no rainy days and 11 h 55 min of daylight.
March weather in Cairo at a glance
average high to low each dot ≈ 3 rainy days
Is March a good time to visit Cairo?
Great time to go: comfortably warm and fairly dry. March is usually shoulder season in Cairo: fewer crowds than peak months, with prices often a little lower.
Our rule: a month scores 2 points for comfortable average highs of 18–28 °C (1 point for 14–18 or 28–32 °C) and 2 points for 5 or fewer rainy days (1 point for 6–10). Average highs above 35 °C or below 8 °C make it a tough month whatever the rain. A rainy day here means 2 mm of rain or more. 4 points = great, 3 = good, 2 = mixed, 0–1 = tough.
Holidays and events in March 2026
- Ramadan runs from about 18 February to 19 March 2026. Daytime eating in public is less common and some places change their hours; evenings get lively after iftar. Sights stay open, sometimes with shorter hours. Ramadan
Banks and many shops close on public holidays, and museums may change their hours, so check before you go.
Things to do in Cairo in March
March's weather suits a mix of outdoor sights and museums, so the open-air ones come first.
- Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx — go at opening outdoors
- Islamic Cairo and Khan el-Khalili outdoors
- Saqqara and Dahshur — older pyramids, fewer people outdoors
- Nile felucca at sunset outdoors
- Grand Egyptian Museum — near the pyramids indoors
- Coptic Cairo indoors
Where to stay: Downtown or Zamalek for central bases; Giza for pyramid views.
What to pack for Cairo in March
- Light layers for the day and a jumper for evenings, which cool to 12 °C (53 °F).
- Clothes that cover shoulders and knees for mosques and temples.
- Comfortable walking shoes.
What a day in Cairo costs
| Budget traveller | Mid-range | |
|---|---|---|
| Typical total per person, per day | €25–65 | €80–200 |
Excluding flights. March is usually shoulder season in Cairo: fewer crowds than peak months, with prices often a little lower.
March in nearby cities
| City | High / low | Rainy days | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petra | 18° / 9° | 4 | Great time to go |
| Santorini | 15° / 11° | 5 | Mixed weather |
| Athens | 16° / 8° | 5 | Mixed weather |
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FAQ
Is March a good time to visit Cairo?
By the numbers, March is a great time to go: comfortably warm and fairly dry, with average highs of 25 °C (77 °F) and almost no rainy days. March is usually shoulder season in Cairo: fewer crowds than peak months, with prices often a little lower. The best months for weather are January, February, March, November, December.
How warm is Cairo in March?
Average highs are 25 °C (77 °F) and lows 12 °C (53 °F) (2015–2024 averages).
Does it rain a lot in Cairo in March?
Very little: about 0 days with 2 mm of rain or more, about 8 mm in total.
Sources: climate averages from Open-Meteo historical weather (ERA5 reanalysis, 2015–2024); sea temperatures from the Open-Meteo marine API (2023–2024); public holidays from Nager.Date. Daylight is calculated for the 15th of the month. Averages are a guide, not a forecast. Costs are typical ranges per person per day, excluding flights.