Month guide · Hurghada · Egypt
Hurghada in March
What March is really like in Hurghada: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Hatem Moushir, CC BY-SA 4.0
Quick answer
March is one of the best months to visit Hurghada. Expect average highs of 25°C (77°F), lows of 14°C (57°F), about 0 rainy days and roughly 11.9 hours of daylight. Warm days and longer evenings; a good month for desert trips and Luxor excursions.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 25°C (77°F) / 14°C (57°F)
- Rainy days
- About 0
- Daylight
- About 11.9 hours
- Sea temperature
- 22°C (72°F)
- Crowds
- Busy
- Hotel prices
- High
Weather in March
March is the 9th-warmest month in Hurghada: days average 25°C (77°F) against a yearly average high of 30°C (86°F), and nights fall to about 14°C (57°F). Rain falls on roughly 0 of its 31 days. Compared with February (23°C (73°F)), March is warmer; by April highs climb to around 29°C (84°F).
- Sunrise (15 March)
- About 05:55
- Sunset (15 March)
- About 17:54
- Daylight
- About 11.9 hours
- Sea
- 22°C (72°F)
Spring (March–May). Warm days, calm evenings and sea warming towards 25°C; ideal for both the beach and Luxor trips.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, March rates 4 for crowds (the peak is March at 4) 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 Hurghada, which usually means easier bookings.
What to do in March
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
Aquarium · Hurghada
Hurghada Grand Aquarium
Combine it with a resort day; it is a good option for very young children before a snorkelling trip.
- Time needed
- 2 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Kids
- Rainy day
- Nature
Waterfront · El Gouna
Abu Tig Marina
El Gouna's main marina is lined with restaurants, bars and cafés under arcades, with yachts moored along the quays.
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- After dark
- Food
- Couples
Island · Sekalla and Hurghada Marina
Giftun Islands
Choose a boat that limits passenger numbers; the big party boats get crowded at the most popular reefs.
- Time needed
- Full day
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Iconic
- Outdoors
- Nature
- Kids
- Photo spot
Nature · El Gouna
Dolphin House reef
Shaab El Erg, a horseshoe-shaped reef north of Hurghada, is a resting area for wild spinner dolphins, and boat trips here often see pods swimming near the surface.
- Time needed
- Full day
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Nature
- Kids
- Outdoors
The sea averages 22°C (72°F) — warm enough to swim. Best beaches near Hurghada.
What to pack
For highs near 25°C, lows near 14°C and 0 wet days: light layers for the day and a light jacket for the evening; comfortable walking shoes.
Is March a good time to visit Hurghada?
One of the best months to visit Hurghada. The other best months are April–May and October–November. Compare every month.
Hurghada in other months
Questions travellers ask
+Is March a good time to visit Hurghada?
It is one of the best months to visit Hurghada. Warm days and longer evenings; a good month for desert trips and Luxor excursions.
+How warm is Hurghada in March?
Average highs are around 25°C (77°F) and lows around 14°C (57°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Hurghada in March?
Expect rain on about 0 days of the month, so it is usually dry.