Sharm El Sheikh weather in March
Temperature, sea and sunshine in March: long-term averages from 30 years of weather data, not a forecast.
Holiday weather in March
Excellent
Best time to visit: February – April, October – December
What is the weather like in Sharm El Sheikh in March?
In March, Sharm El Sheikh is hot: daytime highs average 27 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sea averages 22.8 °C – refreshing for a swim. With around 11 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 7 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, March is an excellent month for a holiday in Sharm El Sheikh.
March compared
How the weather changes from February to April. Tap a month to open it.
| FebruaryFeb | MarchMar | AprilApr | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 89 | 96 | 95 |
| Day | 24° | 27° | 32° |
| Night | 12° | 15° | 19° |
| Sea | 23° | 23° | 23° |
| Sun | 10 h | 11 h | 11 h |
| Rain days | 1 | 0 | 0 |
More details for March
- Daylight
- 11 h 57 min05:54 – 17:51
- UV index
- 8 · very highclear sky, noon (estimate)
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or more
- Wind
- 15 km/haverage daily peak
- Cloud cover
- 16 %on average
- Hot days
- 7 days30 °C or more
- Time zone
- UTC+2Africa/Cairo
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 35 %100 %
- Seaweight 25 %83 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %100 %
- Few rainy daysweight 20 %100 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Sun, sea & sand”.
What to pack in March
- Swimwear
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses & sun hat
- Light, breathable clothes
- A jumper for the evenings
Sharm El Sheikh in March: quick answers
Is Sharm El Sheikh hot in March?
Yes. In March, Sharm El Sheikh is hot: daytime highs average 27 °C and nights stay around 15 °C. On about 7 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more.
Can you swim in Sharm El Sheikh in March?
Yes. In March the sea averages 22.8 °C – refreshing for a swim.
Does it rain much in Sharm El Sheikh in March?
It hardly ever rains.
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Climate averages 1996–2025, not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, GeoNames (CC BY 4.0)