Cairo in March
Warming up
By Daan · Last reviewed October 2026
The short answer
March is one of the best months to visit Cairo.
March is warm and bright, with the chance of a dusty khamsin wind.
March in detail
What March actually feels like
- Weather
- 13–24°C
- Warm and sunny.
- Crowds
- Moderate–High
- Busy.
- Prices
- $$$
- Mid-to-high rates.
+Warm, bright days.
–Dusty winds are possible.
My tip for March
Check the forecast for sand and dust before a Giza day.
- Pyramids
- Museums
How March compares
Against the other eleven months
3rd of 12 overall in Cairo, 3rd for weather, 8th for space, 8th for value. The emptiest month is June; the best value is June.
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Weather
Weather in Cairo in March
In March Cairo averages a high of 24°C (75°F) and a low of 13°C (55°F). The warmest month is June (around 35°C) and the coolest is January (around 19°C).
- Average high
- 24°C
- 75°F
- Average low
- 13°C
- 55°F
Climate data: Infoclimat (Cairo International Airport, 1991–2020). Temperatures are averages of daily highs and lows.
Quick answers
Cairo in March: the questions people ask
- Is March a good time to visit Cairo?
- March is one of the best months to visit Cairo. It ranks 3 of 12 months in Cairo overall (3 for weather, 8 for space, 8 for value). The main upside: Warm, bright days. The main downside: Dusty winds are possible.
- What is the weather like in Cairo in March?
- Average highs are around 24°C and lows around 13°C. Warm and sunny. For comparison, the warmest month is June (around 35°C) and the coolest is January (around 19°C).
- Is Cairo crowded in March?
- Crowds are moderate–high. Busy. The quietest month is June.
- How expensive is Cairo in March?
- Prices are at level 3 of 5 ($$$). Mid-to-high rates. The best-value month is June.
- When is the best time to visit Cairo?
- In the CrowdFreeViews month scores, October is the best month overall (March ranks 3 of 12). The quietest month is June and the best value is June.