A high-pressure system is dominating the weather in Egypt, bringing hot and humid air to most parts of the country. According to the Egyptian Meteorological Authority, today, Saturday, September 26, 2026, will see temperatures rise significantly, especially in the southern region. The weather is expected to be moderate in the morning, hot and humid during the day, and mild at night.
In the capital city of Cairo, temperatures are expected to reach 31 degrees Celsius, with a low of 21 degrees. The New Administrative Capital will experience a high of 32 degrees and a low of 19 degrees. Other cities, such as 6th of October City and Benha, will see temperatures ranging from 31 to 32 degrees during the day and 19 to 20 degrees at night.
In the coastal regions, the temperature will be slightly lower, with Alexandria experiencing a high of 28 degrees and a low of 21 degrees. The cities of El Alamein and Matruh will see temperatures of 27 degrees during the day and 21 degrees at night. The northwestern coastal region will experience a high of 25 degrees in the Salloum area.
In the Delta region, cities such as Damanhour, Wadi El Natrun, and Kafr El Sheikh will experience temperatures ranging from 29 to 31 degrees during the day and 19 to 20 degrees at night. The cities of Mansoura, Zagazig, and Shibin El Kom will see temperatures of 29 to 30 degrees during the day and 20 to 21 degrees at night.
In the Suez Canal cities, Port Said and Damietta will experience temperatures of 28 degrees during the day and 23 degrees at night. The city of Ismailia will see a high of 31 degrees and a low of 21 degrees. The Red Sea coastal region will experience higher temperatures, with Hurghada and Marsa Alam reaching 35 degrees during the day and 26 degrees at night.
In the southern region, the cities of Aswan and Abu Simbel will experience extremely high temperatures, reaching 39 and 40 degrees Celsius, respectively. The city of Luxor will see a high of 38 degrees and a low of 24 degrees. The New Valley will experience a high of 38 degrees and a low of 25 degrees.
The Egyptian Meteorological Authority has also issued a report on the state of the seas and navigation. The Mediterranean Sea will be light to moderate, with wave heights ranging from 1 to 1.75 meters. The Red Sea will be moderate to rough, with wave heights ranging from 2 to 3 meters. The Suez Gulf will be rough, with wave heights ranging from 2.5 to 3.5 meters.
Key points
- Temperatures are expected to reach 40 degrees Celsius in some areas, particularly in the southern region.
- The hot and humid weather is expected to persist throughout the day, with mild temperatures at night.
- The Egyptian Meteorological Authority has issued a report on the state of the seas and navigation, warning of rough seas in some areas.
