Egypt is experiencing typical autumn weather changes, with rapid shifts in temperature and weather conditions. According to the Egyptian Meteorological Authority, a slight and temporary rise in temperatures is expected across most parts of the country on Sunday, 27 September 2026. The weather is expected to be moderate in the morning, turning hot and humid during the day in the north, including Cairo, while remaining very hot in southern Sinai and the southern part of the country.
The temperature in Cairo is expected to reach a high of 34 degrees Celsius, with a perceived temperature of 36 degrees, and a low of 23 degrees. In the New Administrative Capital and 6th of October City, the temperature is expected to rise to 35 degrees, with a perceived temperature of 37 degrees, and a low of 21-22 degrees. In other cities, such as Banha, Damanhour, and Wadi El-Natrun, the temperature is expected to range between 32-34 degrees, with a perceived temperature of 34-36 degrees, and a low of 21-22 degrees.
In the coastal cities, such as Kafr El-Sheikh, Baltim, Mansoura, Zagazig, and Shibin El-Kom, the temperature is expected to range between 32-33 degrees, with a perceived temperature of 35 degrees, and a low of 22-23 degrees. In Damietta, Port Said, El-Arish, and Rafah, the temperature is expected to range between 31-32 degrees, with a perceived temperature of 34-35 degrees, and a low of 21-25 degrees.
In the southern part of the country, the temperature is expected to be much higher, with cities such as Qena, Luxor, and El-Wadi El-Gedid experiencing a high of 40 degrees, with a perceived temperature of 41 degrees, and a low of 25-26 degrees. In Aswan and Abu Simbel, the temperature is expected to reach a high of 41 degrees, with a perceived temperature of 42 degrees, and a low of 27 degrees.
The Egyptian Meteorological Authority has also warned of strong winds and rainfall in some parts of the country. The winds are expected to be moderate in most parts, with some areas experiencing strong gusts. The rainfall is expected to be scattered, with some areas experiencing heavy downpours.
The weather conditions are expected to vary significantly across different regions of the country. In the mountainous regions of southern Sinai, the temperature is expected to be much lower, with cities such as Katoubia experiencing a low of 16 degrees, and a high of 29 degrees. In the coastal cities, such as Sharm El-Sheikh and Hurghada, the temperature is expected to range between 36-38 degrees, with a perceived temperature of 38-40 degrees, and a low of 27-28 degrees.
The rapid weather changes are expected to continue in the coming days, with temperatures fluctuating significantly across different regions of the country. The Egyptian Meteorological Authority has advised citizens to take necessary precautions to protect themselves from the extreme weather conditions.
Key points
- A slight and temporary rise in temperatures is expected across most parts of Egypt on Sunday, 27 September 2026.
- The temperature in Cairo is expected to reach a high of 34 degrees Celsius, with a perceived temperature of 36 degrees, and a low of 23 degrees.
- The southern part of the country is expected to experience much higher temperatures, with cities such as Qena, Luxor, and El-Wadi El-Gedid experiencing a high of 40 degrees.
