Sharm El Sheikh in March: weather, sea temperature and trips

In March Sharm El Sheikh averages 24°C by day and 14°C at night, and the sea is about 22°C. A pleasant spring month for land trips, with warm days and cool evenings. The sea is still at its coolest, about 22°C, so March suits people who want sun and sightseeing more than long swims.

Sharm El Sheikh in March at a glance

Air, sea, sunshine and rain: long-term averages from Weather2Travel. Sea range: lowest and highest readings for the month over the past 10 years (SeaTemperature.info). Wind: share of days when the wind reached 30 km/h or more, ERA5 data for 2016 to 2025 via Open-Meteo. Sunrise and sunset on the 15th, Egypt time.

Sea temperature and swimming in March

This is the coolest the sea gets all year. Average sea temperature: 22°C in February, 22°C in March and 23°C in April. The water feels cool: most people get chilly after 20 to 30 minutes of snorkelling, and the wind on deck makes it feel colder when you get out.

A wetsuit makes snorkelling much more comfortable, and you can usually rent one with the mask and fins. Bring a towel, a sweatshirt and a windproof layer for the deck.

What's running in March

Spring is good for the longer trips: Petra in Jordan is about 19°C by day, and the Salama Canyon, quads and Blue Hole day is comfortable before the heat comes. Desert buggy and quad trips are pleasant at any time of day.

Hot, dusty winds (the khamsin) can blow across Egypt for a day or two between March and May. Boat trips still run on most days; on a windy day the crew may switch to a more sheltered reef.

Day-trip weather in March

Cairo, Luxor and Petra: Weather2Travel averages. St Catherine: NOAA 1961 to 1990 averages for the town; the summit of Mount Sinai, at 2,285 m, is colder still at dawn.

Holidays and crowds in March

Ramadan is expected to end around 9 March 2027. Eid al-Fitr follows, and many Egyptian families travel to the coast, so hotels and boats are busier for a few days. Easter Sunday is 28 March 2027, and the Easter school holidays push prices up from the last week of March.

What to pack for Sharm El Sheikh in March

• Swimwear, sunglasses and a hat
• High-factor sun cream (SPF 50): the UV index is very high, even when a breeze makes it feel cooler
• A warm sweater or fleece and long trousers for the evenings, which drop to about 14°C
• A wetsuit or long-sleeved rash vest if you plan long snorkelling stops
• A windproof layer for boat trips, as it is cooler on deck
• Reef shoes or water shoes for coral beaches and rocky entries
• Winter clothes if you climb Mount Sinai for the sunrise: warm jacket, hat, gloves and a torch

March in Sharm El Sheikh, Hurghada and Marsa Alam

Sharm El Sheikh weather by month

Long-term averages from Weather2Travel. Windy days: share of days with wind of 30 km/h or more (ERA5, 2016 to 2025).