When to go · Abu Simbel

Abu Simbel in March

Good month. Outside the best window (Nov–Feb). Across Egypt: Warm; khamsin dust days start. Ramadan and Eid al-Fitr in early March 2027 (check).

Key facts

Verdict: Good
Temperature: 30°C86°F / 14°C57°F; average high / low
Rain days: 0
Crowds: Medium; Egypt overall
Prices: Medium; Egypt overall

Plan around it

Verdict

GoodEgypt month rating

Outside the best window (Nov–Feb). Across Egypt: Warm; khamsin dust days start. Ramadan and Eid al-Fitr in early March 2027 (check).

Weather in March

Long-term averages

Abu SimbelHighs around 30 °C, lows around 14 °C, rain on about 0 daysHighs around 86 °F, lows around 57 °F, rain on about 0 days
Upper Egypt (Nile Valley), Egypt · Luxor, Aswan, Abu Simbelbest weather
Dry all year; 40 °C+ from May to September. Winter days are warm, nights cool.Dry all year; 104 °F+ from May to September. Winter days are warm, nights cool.

Festivals and holidays

Dates as our data lists them. Moving holidays (lunar and Islamic calendars, Easter) shift every year: check the date for your year before you build a trip on it.

Ramadan big impact
About 8 Feb – 9 Mar 2027 (lunar — check) · Egypt
Shorter site hours, slow afternoons, lively nights, traffic jams before iftar.
Eid al-Fitr big impact
About 10–12 Mar 2027 (lunar — check) · Egypt
Domestic travel peak; Red Sea and Alexandria full.

Crowds and prices

Crowds · Egypt overall: Medium
Prices · Egypt overall: Medium

Egypt overall: Warm; khamsin dust days start. Ramadan and Eid al-Fitr in early March 2027 (check).

What to pack

Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen

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