Month guide · Sharm El Sheikh · Egypt
Sharm El Sheikh in March
What March is really like in Sharm El Sheikh: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
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Quick answer
March is one of the best months to visit Sharm El Sheikh. Expect average highs of 25°C (77°F), lows of 16°C (61°F), about 1 rainy days and roughly 11.9 hours of daylight. Warming quickly with long, sunny days; one of the most pleasant months for both diving and desert trips.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 25°C (77°F) / 16°C (61°F)
- Rainy days
- About 1
- 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 Sharm El Sheikh: days average 25°C (77°F) against a yearly average high of 30°C (86°F), and nights fall to about 16°C (61°F). Rain falls on roughly 1 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 05:53
- Sunset (15 March)
- About 17:51
- Daylight
- About 11.9 hours
- Sea
- 22°C (72°F)
Spring (March–May). Warm, sunny days, calm seas and comfortable desert excursions; Easter weeks are busy.
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 Sharm El Sheikh, which usually means easier bookings.
What to do in March
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
Religious site · Sharm El Maya and Old Market
Heavenly Cathedral
Combine it with the Al Sahaba Mosque and the Old Market in one evening outing.
- Time needed
- 30–45 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Art
- Architecture
- Rainy day
Museum · Central Sharm
Sharm El Sheikh Museum
Opened in 2020, this museum displays pharaonic statues, mummies, Coptic and Islamic objects and displays on Sinai's Bedouin heritage, brought from Egypt's major collections.
- Time needed
- 1–1.5 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- History
- Rainy day
- Kids
Experience · Sharks Bay
Soho Square
Arrive around dusk to eat and catch the fountain show after dark.
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- Kids
- After dark
- Food
Nature · Ras Mohammed
Ras Mohammed National Park
Egypt's first national park covers the southern tip of Sinai and the surrounding sea.
- Time needed
- Full day
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Iconic
- Nature
- Active
- Outdoors
- Photo spot
The sea averages 22°C (72°F) — warm enough to swim. Best beaches near Sharm El Sheikh.
What to pack
For highs near 25°C, lows near 16°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 Sharm El Sheikh?
One of the best months to visit Sharm El Sheikh. The other best months are April–May and October–November. Compare every month.
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Questions travellers ask
+Is March a good time to visit Sharm El Sheikh?
It is one of the best months to visit Sharm El Sheikh. Warming quickly with long, sunny days; one of the most pleasant months for both diving and desert trips.
+How warm is Sharm El Sheikh in March?
Average highs are around 25°C (77°F) and lows around 16°C (61°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Sharm El Sheikh in March?
Expect rain on about 1 days of the month, so it is usually dry.