Month guide · Cairo · Egypt
Cairo in March
What March is really like in Cairo: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Marc Ryckaert ( MJJR ), CC BY 3.0
Quick answer
March is one of the best months to visit Cairo. Expect average highs of 24°C (75°F), lows of 12°C (54°F), about 1 rainy days and roughly 11.9 hours of daylight. Warm, sunny days, though the first khamsin dust storms can arrive; Eid al-Fitr falls in late February or March in the late 2020s.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 24°C (75°F) / 12°C (54°F)
- Rainy days
- About 1
- Daylight
- About 11.9 hours
- Crowds
- Busy
- Hotel prices
- High
Weather in March
March is the 9th-warmest month in Cairo: days average 24°C (75°F) against a yearly average high of 28°C (82°F), and nights fall to about 12°C (54°F). Rain falls on roughly 1 of its 31 days. Compared with February (21°C (70°F)), March is warmer; by April highs climb to around 28°C (82°F).
- Sunrise (15 March)
- About 06:05
- Sunset (15 March)
- About 18:04
- Daylight
- About 11.9 hours
Winter (December–February). Mild, sunny days around 20°C and cool nights; the busiest and most expensive season, especially at Christmas and New Year.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, March rates 4 for crowds (the peak is December at 5) and 4 for hotel prices (highest in December). Book accommodation early: March is one of the pricier months.
Events in March
March has no major recurring festival in Cairo, which usually means easier bookings.
What to do in March
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
Market · Islamic Cairo
Khan el-Khalili
Come in the late afternoon and stay into the evening, when the lanes and the square by Al-Hussein Mosque are at their liveliest; bargain firmly but politely.
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Iconic
- Shopping
- Free
- After dark
- Food
Religious site · Islamic Cairo
Al-Azhar Mosque
Founded in 970, Al-Azhar is one of the oldest continuously working centres of Islamic learning in the world.
- Time needed
- 45 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- History
- Architecture
- Iconic
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Religious site · Citadel
Mosque-Madrasa of Sultan Hassan
Visit just before or after the Citadel, which looms over the square.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Low cost
- Architecture
- History
- Iconic
Museum · Downtown
Egyptian Museum (Tahrir)
The pink neoclassical museum on Tahrir Square, opened in 1902, still holds a vast collection of statues, coffins, papyri and everyday objects from every period of ancient Egypt, many in their original wooden display cases.
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- History
- Art
- Rainy day
What to pack
For highs near 24°C, lows near 12°C and 1 wet days: light layers for the day and a light jacket for the evening; comfortable walking shoes.
Is March a good time to visit Cairo?
One of the best months to visit Cairo. The other best months are October–February. Compare every month.
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Questions travellers ask
+Is March a good time to visit Cairo?
It is one of the best months to visit Cairo. Warm, sunny days, though the first khamsin dust storms can arrive; Eid al-Fitr falls in late February or March in the late 2020s.
+How warm is Cairo in March?
Average highs are around 24°C (75°F) and lows around 12°C (54°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Cairo in March?
Expect rain on about 1 days of the month, so it is usually dry.