Weather in Hurghada in March

How March compares

March is the 9th warmest month of the year in Hurghada and ranks 45th of 134 destinations we compare for March - see where else is hot in March. Within Egypt it is 4th of 4 (Egypt in March). Against London's average high of 10.5°C in March, Hurghada is 13.4°C warmer by day and 13.0°C warmer at night.

Daytime and night-time in March

The typical March day in Hurghada peaks at 23.9°C, but that is an average: the warmest 10% of days reach 27.1°C or more. Roughly 1 in 3 days top 25°C and 1 in 125 pass 30°C. Nights average 16.3°C; one night in ten drops to 13.5°C or lower, so pack a layer for evenings. Between 1991 and 2020 the hottest March day here reached 31.1°C (2018-03-23) and the coldest night 9.9°C (1991-03-06).

Rain in March

Dry (3 rainy days or fewer): about 0 days with 1 mm or more, 2 mm in total. Year to year it varies a lot - the wettest March was 2014 with 32 mm, the driest 1993 with 0 mm. Humidity averages 47%.

Sea temperature in March

The sea averages 22.1°C - warm enough to swim (22°c+). Depending on the year it ranges from 21.4°C to 22.8°C. For the warmest sea here, come in August (28.4°C).

Sunshine and daylight

Around 9.9 hours of sunshine a day (estimated from cloud cover), 11.8 hours of daylight: the sun rises about 05:54 and sets about 17:53 local time in mid-March. Average cloud cover is 16%.

Is March a good time to visit Hurghada?

Yes - it is one of the better months: warm days, little rain and long sunny days. The best months for Hurghada on our scoring are April, May, October; months averaging 25°C or more: Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov.

Warm days, with a cooler edge after dark

March is comfortably warm rather than consistently hot. The average high of 23.9°C is a clear step up from London's 10.5°C, so light daytime clothes make sense. Days reach 25°C about 35% of the time, but 30°C is unusual: don't choose March expecting strong heat every afternoon. On warmer days, keep more active plans away from midday if you dislike the heat. After sunset, the balance changes. Average lows of 16.3°C make a jumper or light jacket useful, and the coldest 10% of nights fall to 13.5°C or below. Travellers who enjoy warm afternoons but cooler sleeping weather should find that trade-off appealing.

Plenty of sunshine, little need to plan around rain

With about 9.9 hours of sunshine across 11.8 hours of daylight, March gives you plenty of scope for time outdoors without squeezing everything into the middle of the day. Rain is unlikely to dictate your plans, so a holiday built around relaxing outside is a sensible choice. That does not make every day guaranteed to stay dry, but waterproof clothing need not dominate your packing. Sunscreen, sunglasses and a hat are more useful priorities. Humidity averages 47%, which supports the case for March if you dislike muggy conditions. The main catch is that bright sunshine does not mean evenings will stay warm.

Swimming is reasonable, but expect a fresh feel

The sea averages 22.1°C in March, putting swimming firmly on the agenda, though your comfort will depend on how much warmth you like in the water. The year-to-year range of 21°C to 23°C means it can feel fresher on some March holidays than others. If you are sensitive to cool water, plan swims for the warmer part of the day and have something dry ready afterwards. March suits travellers who want swimming alongside comfortable afternoons, rather than those whose whole holiday depends on very warm water. For the best overall weather balance here, April, May and October are stronger choices.