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Egypt Tours in March
March is, for many travellers, the sweet spot. The winter crowds are thinning, the days are reliably warm without being punishing, and the Nile is at its most pleasant.
Last updated: October 2026·Reviewed by the Cairo planning team
At a glance
- Cairo temperature
- 12-24 C (54-75 F)
- Luxor & Aswan
- 10-30 C (50-86 F)
- Crowds
- Moderate and falling
- Prices
- High, easing late in the month
- Rain
- Very rare
- Daylight
- About 12 hours
- Sea temperature
- About 23 C
- Best for
- Cruises, value, comfortable sightseeing
You get February's weather with fewer people and softer prices, especially in the second half of the month. For a first trip covering Cairo, Luxor and Aswan, it is one of the two or three months we recommend without hesitation.
The one local quirk is the Khamaseen, a hot dusty wind that can blow for a day or two in spring. It is occasional rather than constant, and it usually means a hazy sky rather than a lost day.
Cruise availability is good and the boats are not yet running at winter prices, so this is a strong month to upgrade the standard of boat rather than the length of the trip.
Nile Cruises in March
March deck weather is the best of the year - warm all day, and not yet too hot to sit out at midday.
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Egypt Packages Worth the Shoulder Season
Shoulder-season pricing with winter weather. These are the trips where the saving is most obvious against February.
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Giza & Pyramids Day Tours
The plateau is comfortable all morning in March, so you can take Giza and Saqqara in one day without rushing either.
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What March is actually like
- Winter weather with spring prices, particularly after mid-month.
- Deck temperatures are comfortable all day, which stops being true from May.
- Boats are easier to book than in January or February.
- The Khamaseen wind can raise dust for a day or two.
- Luxor's west bank is at its best before the summer heat arrives.
What to pack for March
- Light layers and a thin jacket for evenings.
- Sunglasses and a scarf for the occasional dusty wind.
- Swimwear - Red Sea water is warming up.
- A refillable bottle; you will drink more than you expect.
- Comfortable shoes for long temple days.
Frequently asked
Is March a good month to cruise the Nile?
It is one of the best. Deck temperatures are comfortable all day and boats are easier to book than in the winter peak.
What is the Khamaseen?
A hot, dusty spring wind that can blow for a day or two. It is occasional, and mostly means a hazy sky rather than a cancelled plan.
Is March cheaper than February?
Usually, especially in the second half of the month, while the weather stays very similar.
How hot is Upper Egypt in March?
Luxor and Aswan reach about 30 C on the warmest afternoons - warm, but still comfortable for morning sightseeing.