Alexandria vs Cairo

Based on sunshine hours, rain days, comfortable temperatures, and humidity levels, Cairo edges ahead as the better destination in March. Cairo offers 11 hours of daily sunshine with only 1 rain days, while Alexandria sees 11 sunshine hours and 2 rain days.

Alexandria sits in the comfortable travel range at 20°C. Cairo is also comfortable at 24°C.

For travelers who prioritize dry weather, Cairo is the stronger choice in March.

Alexandria reaches an average high of 20°C (68°F) and drops to 12°C (54°F) at night during March. The daily temperature range is 8°C, meaning moderate variation throughout the day.

Cairo averages 24°C (75°F) for the high and 11°C (52°F) for the low, with a daily range of 13°C. The 4°C difference is noticeable but not dramatic.

Both cities are in the Northern Hemisphere, so they share the same seasonal pattern in March.

Alexandria receives approximately 11 mm of rainfall across 2 rain days during March. Rain is rare this month, so dry conditions are likely.

Cairo sees 4 mm over 1 rain days. That makes Cairo the drier option by 1 rain day and 7 mm of total precipitation.

Both cities share similar humidity levels at 70%.