On Wednesday, September 23, 2026, Egypt marks the beginning of autumn, with the country's weather expected to change significantly. The Egyptian Meteorological Authority has announced that several meteorological phenomena will occur, including fog, rain, and strong winds. The weather will be moderate to hot and humid during the morning, with temperatures expected to rise during the day.
One of the most notable phenomena expected to occur is the formation of fog, particularly on roads leading to and from Greater Cairo, the Canal cities, and northern Upper Egypt. The fog is expected to form during the early morning hours and may become denser on the northwestern coastal areas and central Sinai. Drivers are advised to exercise caution while driving, especially on roads with low visibility.
According to the Egyptian Meteorological Authority, the fog is expected to form between 4 am and 8 am. Temperatures are expected to vary across the country, with the highest temperature in Greater Cairo expected to reach 33 degrees Celsius. The northwestern coastal areas will experience a high of 31 degrees, while northern Upper Egypt will reach 35 degrees, and southern Upper Egypt will reach 40 degrees.
The perceived temperature, which takes into account humidity, is expected to be higher than the actual temperature. In Greater Cairo, the perceived temperature is expected to reach 35 degrees, while on the northwestern coastal areas, it will reach 34 degrees. In northern Upper Egypt, the perceived temperature will reach 37 degrees, and in southern Upper Egypt, it will reach 41 degrees.
There is a slight chance of light rain on the northwestern coastal areas and northern parts of the Western Delta. The rain may become more intense in some areas, such as Salum, Matruh, and El-Alamein, with a probability of around 10%. Additionally, some low-level clouds are expected to form on the northeastern coastal areas, southern parts of the Western Delta, Greater Cairo, and the Canal cities.
The Egyptian Meteorological Authority has urged citizens to follow its updates on the weather and take necessary precautions to deal with any changes in the weather. The authority noted that autumn is known for its rapid and significant changes in weather.
The Meteorological Authority also warned of the potential for strong winds in some areas, which may cause disruptions. Citizens are advised to stay informed about the latest weather forecasts and take necessary precautions to ensure their safety.
Key points
- The Egyptian Meteorological Authority has issued a weather alert for the start of autumn, with various meteorological phenomena expected to occur across the country.
- Fog is expected to form on some roads, particularly in Greater Cairo and the Canal cities, during the early morning hours.
- There is a slight chance of light rain on the northwestern coastal areas and northern parts of the Western Delta.
