Nauryz is a holiday of spring and renewal, celebrated mainly on March 21. It symbolizes the beginning of the new year according to the Eastern calendar. On this day, the traditional nauryz kozhe soup is prepared, fairs, games and folk festivals are held. Often, several weekends are provided in honor of the celebration, allowing you to organize a vacation in Egypt to Nauryz and soak up the rays of the gentle sun on the Red Sea coast. March is a great time to visit the lands of the pharaohs, if you like moderate temperatures and reasonable prices. Already in April and May, the cost of holidays will increase. These are very popular tourist months before the low summer season with sweltering heat. And before that, there is every chance to purchase cheap tours to Egypt in Nauryz and fully enjoy your vacation.
March weather features
- The temperature in the first month of spring is comfortable: on the Red Sea coast (Sharm el-Sheikh, Hurghada), the average values are +23°C+28°C during the day and about +15°C at night. It is slightly warmer in Cairo, and the nights are cooler in the desert areas.
- The Red Sea is already quite warm (+22°C–+24°C) and is suitable for swimming, as well as ideal for snorkeling and diving. Last-minute trips to Egypt on Nauryz are often booked by diving enthusiasts in order to explore the underwater beauty of the coral kingdom without the influx of tourists and unnecessary fuss.
- March is very windy. In early spring, a powerful Khamsin wind blows from the desert, bringing sandstorms that sometimes last for several days. Such vagaries of the weather are beneficial for fans of water sports like windsurfing or kitesurfing, but they can interfere with beach relaxation. To prevent this from happening, we recommend buying a tour to Egypt to Nauryz in southern resorts such as Marsa Alam, where the water is warmer. And also book hotels in windless bays, which is not uncommon for Sharm el-Sheikh, surrounded by the Sinai Mountains, a natural barrier from the weather.
Vacation leisure ideas
A trip to Nauryz in Egypt offers a balance between beach holidays and cultural exploration.
Plan excursions to historical sites – March is ideal for walking without the sweltering heat. Explore the great Pyramids of Giza and the Valley of the Kings, the temples of Luxor and Karnak.
Feel the atmosphere of the capital – visit the Egyptian Museum in Cairo, the Muhammad Ali Mosque, the old Khan el Khalili market, where you can fully experience the local flavor and stock up on souvenirs.
Go to the Red Sea resorts such as Sharm el Sheikh, Hurghada, Safaga, Marsa Alam, Dahab, El Gouna to enjoy the sun, sea and warm sand. Be sure to bring sunscreen, as the sun is active even in early spring.Explore the underwater world of the Red Sea with its coral reefs, colorful fish and unique diving spots like the Tiran or Abu Nuh reefs.
Take a cruise along the Nile to enjoy the scenery, visit the ancient temples of Abu Simbel and Queen Hatshepsut, and see the majestic Aswan Dam, the largest in the country. River tours to Egypt for the March holidays between Luxor and Aswan are a combination of relaxing in comfortable cabins, on-board entertainment and historical excursions.
Try riding ATVs or jeeps in the desert, visit the Bedouins to learn more about the way of life of the indigenous people. An evening safari with sunset will give you a particularly unforgettable experience. It is also worth paying attention to the pearls of the desert – Siwa and Baharia oases, famous for their unique natural thermal springs and salt lakes.
