Hurghada in March: weather, rain (1%) and should you go? [2026]

Month summary

Hurghada weather in March

✅ Good

🌡️ Temperature min / max

17°C – 24°C

🌧 Rainy days

1% of days

☀️ Sunshine

10.9h per day on average

🌊 🌊 Season

Spring

⭐ ⭐ Weather score

8.8/10

📅 📅 Best month

April (9.6/10)

Quick decision

Should you visit Hurghada in March?

✅ Good

✅ Yes if: you want to combine beach, sightseeing and hiking — versatile weather (24°C, little rain).

❌ No if: you want to avoid tourist crowds — this is the busiest period.

🌧 Rain : ░░░░░░░░░░ 1%

🌡 Temperature : ██████░░░░ 24°C

☀️ Sunshine : ████████░░ 10.9h/d

Our take: March in Hurghada delivers warm, sunny days with temperatures reaching 24°C and nearly eleven hours of sunshine, making it ideal for beach lovers and snorkelers eager to enjoy the Red Sea without the intense summer heat. Rain is virtually nonexistent, so outdoor plans are a safe bet. Perfect for travelers seeking reliable spring sunshine with pleasantly mild evenings.

By trip type

Hurghada in March by trip type

🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ✅ Good
🏖️ Beach / swimming : ⚠️ Possible
💰 💰 Budget : 💸 Peak season

Local context

What to expect in March

🎯 Optimal underwater visibility — clear water and ideal diving conditions Spring marks the start of the good season in Hurghada. Temperatures rise (24°C) and tourists have not yet arrived en masse. Rain is virtually absent (1% of days) — ideal for planning without a backup. A good balance between weather and crowds, even if April (9.6/10) remains theoretically better.

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Annual table

Month-by-month comparison

Month	Min °C	Max °C	Rain %	Precip mm	Sun h/d	Score
🌤️ January	14°C	21°C	1%	0.0	9.8h	8.1/10
🌤️ February	14°C	22°C	2%	0.0	10.0h	8.3/10
🌤️ March	17°C	24°C	1%	0.1	10.9h	8.8/10
☀️ April	20°C	28°C	0%	0.0	11.6h	9.6/10
☀️ May	24°C	31°C	0%	0.0	12.3h	8.8/10
☀️ June	27°C	34°C	0%	0.0	12.7h	7.8/10
☀️ July	28°C	35°C	0%	0.0	12.4h	7.5/10
☀️ August	29°C	35°C	0%	0.0	12.0h	7.4/10
☀️ September	27°C	33°C	0%	0.0	11.1h	8.0/10
☀️ October	23°C	30°C	0%	0.1	10.7h	8.8/10
☀️ November	20°C	26°C	0%	0.0	9.7h	8.9/10
🌤️ December	16°C	23°C	1%	0.0	9.4h	8.4/10

Ideal Fair Challenging climate ◀ Current month · Source Open-Meteo · 10 years

📊 Data source Data based on 10 years of ERA5 records via Open-Meteo, with ECMWF seasonal adjustment. In March, Hurghada averages 24°C, 1% rainy days and 10.9h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 8.8/10. See methodology →

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