Cairo vs Alexandria

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.

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

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

Cairo reaches an average high of 24°C (75°F) and drops to 11°C (52°F) at night during March. The daily temperature range is 13°C, meaning significant temperature swings between day and night.

Alexandria averages 20°C (68°F) for the high and 12°C (54°F) for the low, with a daily range of 8°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.

Cairo receives approximately 4 mm of rainfall across 1 rain days during March. Rain is rare this month, so dry conditions are likely.

Alexandria sees 11 mm over 2 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%.