March weather forecast
Cairo, Egypt

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The city of Cairo, Egypt viewed from atop the Amir al-Maridani mosque
The city of Cairo, Egypt viewed from atop the Amir al-Maridani mosque

Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is a moderately hot month in Cairo, Egypt, with temperature in the range of an average high of 23.5°C (74.3°F) and an average low of 11.6°C (52.9°F).

Temperature

Cairo's March weather indicates a minor ascent in high-temperatures, adjusting from an agreeable 20.4°C (68.7°F) in February to a moderately hot 23.5°C (74.3°F). Throughout March, Cairo's nights cool down to an average of 11.6°C (52.9°F).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in March is 53%.

Rainfall

In Cairo, during March, the rain falls for 1.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 4mm (0.16") of precipitation. In Cairo, during the entire year, the rain falls for 14.2 days and collects up to 25mm (0.98") of precipitation.

Daylight

The average length of the day in March is 12h and 0min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:20 am and sunset at 5:54 pm. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 5:44 am and sunset at 6:13 pm EET.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in March is 8.7h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in March is 7. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: In March, the UV index of 7 transforms into the following advice:
Elude overexposure. Fair-skinned people could get burnt in less than 20 minutes. Avoid direct sunlight between the hours of 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is at its peak. Keep in mind that shade structures may not provide complete protection. In bright sunlight, prioritize sunglasses that grant protection from UVA and UVB radiation.
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Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in Cairo in March?

March temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 23.5°C (74.3°F) and a low-temperature of 11.6°C (52.9°F).

What is the average humidity in March in Cairo?

In Cairo, the average relative humidity in March is 53%.

How much does it rain in Cairo in March?

In Cairo, during March, the rain falls for 1.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 4mm (0.16") of precipitation.

What is the average length of the day in March in Cairo?

In March, the average day length is 12h and 0min.

When are sunrise and sunset in March in Cairo?

On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:20 am and sunset at 5:54 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:44 am and sunset at 6:13 pm EET.

How many hours of sunshine does Cairo have in March?

In March, the average sunshine duration in Cairo is 8.7h.

How high is the UV index in March in Cairo?

In Cairo, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 7. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in March
Cairo, Egypt

Average temperature in March - Cairo, Egypt
  • Average high temperature in March: 23.5°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (34.7°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (18.9°C).

  • Average low temperature in March: 11.6°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (22.1°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (9°C).

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Average humidity in March
Cairo, Egypt

Average humidity in March - Cairo, Egypt
  • Average humidity in March: 53%

The months with the highest relative humidity are August, November and December (61%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is May (46%).

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Average rainfall in March
Cairo, Egypt

Average rainfall in March - Cairo, Egypt
  • Average rainfall in March: 3.8mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (5.9mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are July, August and September (0mm).

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Average rainfall days in March
Cairo, Egypt

Average rainfall days in March - Cairo, Egypt
  • Average rainfall days in March: 1.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is January (3.5 days).
The months with the least rainy days are July, August and September (0 days).

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Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Cairo, Egypt

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Cairo, Egypt
  • Average daylight in March: 12h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 0min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 10h and 18min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 8h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 11h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 6h and 24min).

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Average UV index in March
Cairo, Egypt

Average UV index in March - Cairo, Egypt
  • Average UV index in March: 7

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 12).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 3).

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