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Hurghada weather · March
Hurghada in March is warm and sunny, with highs of about 26C and ten hours of sun a day. Nights are milder at about 15C. The sea is still cool, about 22C. Ramadan ends early in the month, and Western Easter falls on 28 March 2027.
March in Hurghada averages a high of 26C and a low of 15C. The sea is about 22C, as cool as February. Sunshine runs at about ten hours a day, with almost no rain. The chart shows the climb from winter that starts this month.
Hurghada weather by month
Typical daytime highs, with night lows, sea, sunshine and rain below.
| Daytime high | Night low | Sea temperature | Sunshine, hours a day | Rain days a month | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 22°C | 12°C | 23°C | 9 | 0 |
| February | 23°C | 12°C | 22°C | 10 | 0 |
| March | 26°C | 15°C | 22°C | 10 | 0 |
| April | 30°C | 19°C | 23°C | 10 | 0 |
| May | 34°C | 23°C | 25°C | 11 | 0 |
| June | 36°C | 26°C | 27°C | 12 | 0 |
| July | 37°C | 28°C | 28°C | 13 | 0 |
| August | 37°C | 28°C | 29°C | 12 | 0 |
| September | 35°C | 26°C | 28°C | 11 | 0 |
| October | 32°C | 22°C | 27°C | 10 | 0 |
| November | 28°C | 18°C | 26°C | 9 | 0 |
| December | 24°C | 13°C | 25°C | 9 | 0 |
March is a good month if you want warm days without summer heat. At 26C, most people can sunbathe all afternoon.
It is one of the best months for a combined trip. Luxor averages about 29C, warm but fine for temples.
The sea is the weak point. It has not warmed up yet, so long swims are still chilly.
You can, but expect cool water. The sea averages about 22C in March. The air warms faster than the water does.
For snorkelling, a wetsuit makes a long session much nicer. March is the last month when most divers want a thicker one.
By late April the water starts to rise. If warm swimming is the point of the trip, May onwards is the safer bet.
The wind picks up a little in March, to about 12 knots on average. That figure comes from Windfinder's airport records, 2000 to 2026.
A strong day can cancel offshore boats. Book the Giftun day or a wreck trip early in your stay, so there is time to rebook.
From late March, the khamsin can blow. This hot, dusty wind may bring sand for a day or two and haze the view. It is hard to predict and rarely spoils a trip.
Egypt in March is busy, with high prices. It is below the January peak, but still high season.
Ramadan 2027 is expected to end on 8 or 9 March. Eid al-Fitr follows, expected on 9 or 10 March. Coastal hotels fill with Egyptian families at Eid.
Western Easter falls on 28 March 2027. Easter is busy with European visitors, and prices rise.
UK school Easter holidays usually start in late March or early April. If you can travel outside them, you will pay less.
Pack mostly summer clothes. Days at 26C call for shorts, a hat and strong sunscreen.
Bring one warm layer. Nights average about 15C, which is cool for dinner outside.
A scarf or buff helps if the khamsin blows, to keep dust off your face. Sunglasses help too.
Luxor averages about 29C in March. Start early and you can see the West Bank and Karnak in comfort.
The road to Luxor takes about four hours. Two days with a night in Luxor is easier than one long day.
Cairo averages about 24C in March, very pleasant for walking. It is a flight away for most people, or over five hours by road.
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February is three degrees cooler, at 23C, with colder nights at 12C. The sea is the same, at about 22C.
April jumps to 30C by day and 19C at night. The sea rises to about 23C, and the wind stays at about 12 knots.
March sits in the sweet spot for air temperature. For warmer water, wait until May.
Yes. Highs average 26C, warm enough to sunbathe. Nights average 15C, so pack a layer for the evening.
About 22C on average, the same as February and the coolest of the year. It is fine for a dip, but cool for a long swim.
Western Easter is on Sunday 28 March 2027. Coptic Easter, which Egyptian Christians celebrate, is on 2 May 2027.
It is expected on 9 or 10 March 2027, when Ramadan ends. The date depends on the moon sighting. Coastal hotels fill with Egyptian families.
A hot, dusty wind that can blow from late March into April. It may bring sand for a day or two. It is unpredictable and rarely ruins a trip.
Yes. Hurghada is about 26C and Luxor about 29C. Both are comfortable, though the sea is still cool.
Almost never. Long-term averages show no regular rain days. Expect about ten hours of sun a day.
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