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Averages for Sharm El Sheikh in March

Nightly in March in the city of Sharm el Sheikh, the average low temperature is 61.0°F (16.1°C). However, the average high temperature during the day is 77.7°F (25.4°C). This is considered the off season for the city’s recently booming tourism, but many people prefer to visit during this season because of the more comfortable temperatures.

Sandstorms can be a concern for travellers from February to April. These storms generally appear one or two times a month for three months and can last for 2 days at a time. This is not a big problem though as the storms tend to affect northern regions a lot worse.

The air in Cairo has been described as “smoggy” due in part to these storms and in part to its pollution problem. Therefore, those planning on taking an excursion to see that city should be aware of the possibility of the sand storms.

The average sea temperature is 69.8°F (21°C). Sharm el-Sheikh offers water sports all year thanks to the warm air, warm sea temperatures and the lack of rainfall. Tourists can ski, snorkel and scuba dive at any time in the crystal clear waters of the Red Sea.

There is an average of 0.08” (2 mm) of precipitation during this month, making March, humorously, a “rainy” month in Sharm el-Sheikh.

There is an average of less than 5 days of precipitation for the entire month.

There is an average of 310 hours of sunlight for the month. There are about 10 hours of sunlight each day.

These hours give shoppers a chance to enjoy many of the conveniently-placed shopping centres in the area. One is Naama Bay. It sells everything from food and drink to clothes, jewellery, and art.

Alternatively, the North Dahab area is good for shopping, and it tends to be a bit cheaper than the Naama Bay area. In both of these centres and in many others, haggling over prices is considered acceptable, an activity that many foreign visitors may enjoy.

Those who visit Sharm el-Sheikh should definitely make a trip to SOHO Square. This attraction is one that appeals to tourists of every age. There are restaurants, cafes, bars and clubs to suit everyone.

The ice skating rink within SOHO Square, accessible amid the desert atmosphere no matter what time of year, is a sight to behold.

Also, the Culturama centre is a unique attraction that takes tourists through Egypt’s long history in an exciting and memorable trip into the past. There is a bowling alley on the premises for family, and the Pangaea nightclub draws in the party crowd. An Ice Bar, the first of its kind anywhere in Africa, is in the works now.

March is also a time of religious celebration in the city, as the Coptic Easter celebration is held. This is a quiet time in Sharm el-Sheikh which mainly consists of huge feasts in which families come together for celebration and remembrance of the holiday’s significance.