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Sharm el-Sheikh in March: weather, sea & travel advice
This month's data profile
Strong month under the current formula
Sharm el-Sheikh in March is climatically well suited to family holidays, beach holidays, city breaks and active holidays and hiking. The average daily high is around 26 °C, and the sea is about 23 °C. With about 0 rainy days it is very dry.
Historical monthly averages, not a weather forecast. Individual days and years can differ substantially.
Rank among 12 monthly averages
93/100 · #1
Warmth
#9
Dryness
#8
Sun
#7
Sea warmth
#12
Published best categories: Overall, Beach, City break, Active, Family
Sharm el-Sheikh · MarchPhoto: Serhio Magpie · CC BY 4.0Climate facts
- Average high
- 26 °C
- Average low
- 17 °C
- Sea
- 23 °C
- Rainy days (est.)
- 0 rainy days (est.)
- Sun (est.)
- 8 h/day
- Humidity
- 43 %
Climate evidence with direct month comparison
The highlighted row is the selected month. Precipitation total and rainy days are separate monthly averages.
| Month | Avg high °C | Avg low °C | Rainy days (est.) | Precipitation mm | Sun h/day (est.) | Humidity % | Wind m/s | Sea °C | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| February | 23 | 15 | 0 | 2 | 6.3 | 47 | 3.7 | 23 | 92 |
| March (selected) | 26 | 17 | 0 | 3 | 7.8 | 43 | 3.6 | 23 | 93 |
| April | 30 | 20 | 0 | 1 | 9.0 | 38 | 3.4 | 23 | 84 |
How do the previous and next months compare?
Baseline: March (93/100)
Positive and negative values show the change from the selected month.
| Score Δ | Average high Δ | Average low Δ | Rainy days Δ | Rain Δ | Sun Δ | Humidity Δ | Wind Δ | Sea Δ | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| February | -1 | -3.1 °C | -2 °C | +0.1 | -1.1 mm | -1.5 h | +3.5 % | +0.1 m/s | ±0 °C |
| April | -9 | +4 °C | +3.4 °C | -0.2 | -2.3 mm | +1.2 h | -5.9 % | -0.2 m/s | +0.7 °C |
All twelve months in context
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Frequently asked questions
How warm is Sharm el-Sheikh in March?
The average daily high is around 26 °C, with an average daily low of about 17 °C.
Can you swim in Sharm el-Sheikh in March?
The sea is about 23 °C (swimmable).
Does it rain a lot in Sharm el-Sheikh in March?
The curated estimate is about 0 rainy days per month, not a directly measured long-term average. Total precipitation averages around 3 mm for the month. A rainy day does not mean all-day rain.
When is the best time to visit Sharm el-Sheikh?
By the climate score, January, February, March and December are the strongest months for Sharm el-Sheikh. For a beach trip: March, April, November and December. March is one of them.