March weather forecast
Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt

Entering the month of March, Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt starts to feel the warmth of spring. Displaying a stark contrast to the preceding two months, March records an elevated average temperature of 25.1°C (77.2°F), making it notably warmer. A characteristic rise in precipitation to 1mm (0.04") gets recorded although, for the most part, the weather remains dry. The sea temperature also swells to 22.7°C (72.9°F), encouraging various water activities. A cumulative increase in daylight hours to 12 hours equates to more time for tourists to dive into the immersive culture of the city.

Temperature

Sharm El-Sheikh registers an average high-temperature of a moderately hot 25.1°C (77.2°F) with the arrival of March, showing minor deviation from the preceding month. Sharm El-Sheikh's nighttime temperature in March drops to an average of 16.1°C (61°F).

Humidity

In Sharm El-Sheikh, the average relative humidity in March is 42%.

Rainfall

In March, in Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt, the rain falls for 0.5 days. Throughout March, 1mm (0.04") of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 2.2 rainfall days, and 7mm (0.28") of precipitation is accumulated.

Sea temperature

In March, the average sea temperature is 22.7°C (72.9°F).
Note: Factor in your tolerance to cold, the sunshine, the wind, and the air's warmth, and a swim in 22.7°C (72.9°F) might be tempting. It is interesting to note that Olympians compete in 25°C (77°F) to 28°C (82.4°F) water temperatures.

Daylight

In Sharm El-Sheikh, the average length of the day in March is 12h and 1min.
On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:06 am and sunset at 5:43 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:33 am and sunset at 5:59 pm EET.

Sunshine

In Sharm El-Sheikh, the average sunshine in March is 10h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in March in Sharm El-Sheikh is 8. A UV Index reading of 8 to 10 represents a very high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: A maximum UV index of 8 in March translates into the following recommendations:
Take the necessary steps to protect yourself; unprotected skin and eyes are vulnerable to damage. Stay in the shade and limit direct Sun exposure from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., a time when UV radiation is particularly strong. Remember, however, that shade structures may not provide complete protection. A wide-brimmed hat is a shield, deflecting up to 50% of harmful UV radiation from eyes. Attention! UV radiation is markedly stronger with water and sand reflections.