March in Egypt is ambiguous and very unstable in terms of weather conditions. At this time, extremely windy weather sets in. The blame for the khamsin is the southwestern wind, which brings sandstorms and dry air from the Sahara to the coastal resorts of Egypt.
Instructions
Step 1
The first month of spring is considered cold by Egyptian standards. However, with its arrival, the water and air that cooled down during the winter gradually begin to warm up. The daytime temperature does not exceed + 23-25 degrees. After 17 hours, the thermometer rapidly creeps down and stops at around + 13-15 degrees. There is no particular heat in March due to the cooling wind, but you can easily get burned in the sun.
Step 2
A little warmer in resorts located on the east coast of the Red Sea. So in Dahab, Sharm el-Sheikh, Taba and Nuweiba at night in March it is no colder + 15-17 degrees. In Safaga, Hurghada and El Gouna, which are located on the western coast of the Red Sea, a night promenade is impossible without a jacket or sweater, but during the day the air there warms up to +25 degrees. The coolest at this time of year is on the Mediterranean coast of Egypt. The air in the resorts of Mersa Matruh and Alexandria warms up only to +21 degrees.
Step 3
Sea water also begins to slowly warm up, but if near the shores of the Sinai Peninsula its temperature reaches a comfortable +24 degrees, then the other coast of Egypt can offer the sea, warmed up only to + 17-20 degrees. Although the water is quite warm, getting in and out of it is not very comfortable due to the strong wind.
Step 4
Khamsin blows in Egypt in March. It is a hot, dry wind blowing from the desert. Its speed can reach 28-33 m / s. Under his gusts palm trees bend to the ground, beach umbrellas break. The most protected from the impact of this wind are the resorts located on the coast of the Red Sea. This happens because they are surrounded by mountains.
Step 5
March in the Land of the Pharaohs is not yet too hot, but not so cold anymore. The first month of spring could be recommended for an active excursion vacation, if not for the high risk of sand storms. They are difficult to predict in advance; they can last indefinitely - from several hours to several days. At this time, the number of accidents on the roads of Egypt increases, and local airports are also closed. Access to the open sea is also prohibited.
Step 6
Considering such vicissitudes of March weather, you should take a warm sweater, jacket, closed shoes with you on your trip. In Egypt, you can buy a special scarf - keffiyeh. It is used to reliably protect the ears and nose from the ingress of grains of sand during a dust storm. Keffiyeh is sold in almost any local shop. The usually tourist-friendly Egyptians will help you get comfortable with wearing this headgear and appreciate its comfort in an unpredictable windy climate.
