Temperatures in March
It's cool to moderate in March in Cairo with an average temperature of 15°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 10°C to a high of 19°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between -1°C and 8°C.
Max and Min Temperatures per Day
This chart shows the daily maximum and minimum temperatures in degrees Celsius for Cairo in March. The red line indicates the max temperatures, and the blue line shows the minimums.
Start of March
The month of March starts in Cairo with cool temperatures, averaging around 12°C during the day and nights close to 3°C. Plenty of days with a chance of precipitation.
Mid-March
By mid-March, the average daytime temperature rises to around 15°C, with nights close to 6°C. During this part of the month, you can expect regular precipitation, but there’ll also be some sunny days.
End of March
By the end of March, the average daytime temperature in Cairo will be around 18°C, with nights close to 8°C. There’s a significant chance of many days with precipitation.
Precipitation in March
In March, there is an average of 180 mm of precipitation, spread over 10 days. Of the total precipitation, about 5,3 cm falls as snow in March. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the South.
The average precipitation chance is 32% per day this month. Though it seems pretty low, the weather’s variable. Some days have higher and others lower precipitation chances, which lowers the average.
Precipitation Chance
This chart shows the daily precipitation chance (in percentages) in March for Cairo. 0% means it never rained on that day in the past 10 years, and 100% means it rained every day. All values in between represent the average chance of precipitation on that day.
Cairo in March |
London | ||
|---|---|---|---|
 Average Temperature |
15°C | 11°C | |
 High Temp |
19°C | 14°C | |
| Low Temp |
10°C | 8°C | |
 Total Precipitation |
180 mm | 55 mm | |
| Rainy Days |
10 days | 9 days | |
 Total Snowfall |
5,3 cm | 1,7 cm | |
| Snowy Days |
2 days | 1 day | |
February
UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 6 this month. That's a moderate to high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 15-25 minutes.
Is March a good time to visit Cairo?
Looking for sun and warm weather? Then March isn’t the best time to be in Cairo. The temperature is too low this month for a warm stay.
Temperature records for Cairo in March
With 26°C, Cairo hit the highest temperature in the last 10 years in March 2017. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was -5°C in 2019. The extreme night temperatures ranged from a low of -16°C to a high of 19°C.
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Daily Temperature in March in Cairo
This chart shows the average daily temperatures, both day and night, for each day in March in Cairo, measured in degrees Celsius. The red line represents the maximum temperatures, while the blue line shows the minimums. The days of the month are displayed at the bottom of the chart. The data, based on historical observations, gives an overview of the average daily temperatures during this month.
Daily Precipitation in March in Cairo
The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in March for Cairo, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail. The days of the month are shown at the bottom of the chart.
A low average precipitation means that the chance of rain on that day is usually small, while a higher average suggests that rain is more likely. But it’s still an average, so each day can be different. Based on historical weather data for March, you can expect around 10 days of rain in Cairo.
Daily Snowfall in March in Cairo
This chart shows the average daily snowfall in March in Cairo, measured in centimetres. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. The data is based on historical measurements and gives an idea of the average snowfall in March.
Daily UV Index in March in Cairo
This chart shows the average daily UV index in March in Cairo, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.
Temperature in March in Cairo Over the Years
This chart shows the average temperature in March in Cairo, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past years.
Total Precipitation in March in Cairo Over the Years
This chart shows the average precipitation in March in Cairo, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail.
Snowfall in March in Cairo per year
This chart shows the average snowfall in March in Cairo, measured in centimetres, over the past years.
Daily climate in March for Cairo
Click on a specific day in March for detailed info on the typical weather on that day in Cairo. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.
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Average Weather in Cairo by Month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Cairo. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.
