Hurghada in March
Great time to visit
March gives you the best of both worlds - warm enough for all-day beach time but not yet scorching. The shoulder season is just around the corner, but you're still getting peak weather conditions.
Weather
March marks the beginning of warmer days while maintaining the dry desert climate. Evenings become more pleasant as the temperature difference between day and night decreases. Still virtually no rainfall to worry about.
28°C high14°C low1 rain days
Crowds & Cost
high crowds
~$78/day average
Events & Festivals
- •Sham el-Nessim (varies by year)
- •Spring break crowds from Europe
March Tips
- •Perfect time for both beach and desert activities
- •Water sports conditions are ideal with warming seas
- •Last month before prices drop for shoulder season
All Months
October through April delivers perfect weather—warm days, cool evenings, and calm seas for diving. December and January see the most crowds but also the most reliable conditions. Summer months turn brutal, with temperatures hitting 40°C and humidity making everything sticky. But here's the thing—summer also brings the cheapest hotel rates and fewer tourists at dive sites. The Red Sea stays warm year-round (22-28°C), so diving never stops. March and April offer the sweet spot: great weather, fewer crowds than winter, and spring wildflowers in the desert. Avoid Egyptian holidays when domestic tourism spikes. Wind picks up in spring, perfect for kite surfing but rough for boat trips.
Hurghada Scores
Solo
7/10
Couples
6/10
Families
8/10
Adventure
9/10
Budget
8/10
Luxury
6/10
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