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March · climate normalsMild days and a month score of 85/100

Idku in March

Excellent · 85/100Beach 44/100
High / low22° / 11°daily averages
Precipitation12 mm6 wet days
Sea17°surface temperature
31.31° N, 30.30° EElevation 6 mUTC+3 · Eastern European Summer Time
When to goIdku · weather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec85March
Best timeApr–May · Nov
March: high / low22° / 11°
iWhat to expect

The weather in March

In March, Idku averages daytime highs of 22° and night-time lows of 11° — mild weather by day. Expect around 12 mm of precipitation spread over about 6 wet days, with average cloud cover near 20%.

Days are 2.4° warmer than in February on average, and April is warmer again by about 3.3°. The sea averages 17°, bracing but swimmable.

March scores 85/100 — excellent conditions for sightseeing — and ranks 5th of the twelve months for Idku. For the most comfortable weather, consider April, May and November instead.

Around the middle of the month the sun rises at 06:10 and sets at 18:07 local time, giving 11 h 57 min of daylight. Days lengthen by 58 minutes over the month.

Why 85/100?

How the score for March is built
Comfort · 42%100%
Dry days · 33%55%
Clear skies · 25%100%

Beach score this month: 44/100 (adds sea temperature and heat).

Comfort peaks for daytime highs between 18° and 25°C (64–77°F).

iiIn context

March against the year

Full climate guide
iiiNearby in March

Around Idku this month

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Rosetta

Beheira · 15 km NE
21°Mar high
6wet days
85score
Rosetta
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Abū Ḩummuş

Beheira · 24 km S
23°Mar high
6wet days
85score
Abū Ḩummuş
Alexandria
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Alexandria

Alexandria · 38 km W
21°Mar high
2wet days
94score
Alexandria
Damanhur
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Damanhur

Beheira · 34 km SE
23°Mar high
6wet days
85score
Damanhur
ivTop of the table

Egypt's best in March

Where to go in March
Hurghada
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1

Hurghada

Red Sea
25°Mar high
0wet days
99score
Hurghada
El-Tor
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2

El-Tor

South Sinai
24°Mar high
1wet day
98score
El-Tor
Giza
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3

Giza

Giza
25°Mar high
1wet day
97score
Giza
Cairo
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4

Cairo

Cairo
24°Mar high
1wet day
97score
Cairo
·Questions

Idku in March: quick answers

Is March a good time to visit Idku?

March scores 85/100 for Idku, which we rate as excellent. Average highs are 22°C with 6 wet days.

How warm is Idku in March?

Daytime highs average 22°C and night-time lows 11°C in March.

Does it rain a lot in Idku in March?

Idku receives about 12 mm of precipitation in March, falling on around 6 days.

Can you swim in Idku in March?

The sea averages 17°C in March, cold for most swimmers.