The Egyptian Meteorological Authority announced on Wednesday, September 23, 2026, that the autumn season has officially begun. According to the authority's seasonal forecasts, the country is expected to experience higher-than-average rainfall and temperatures during the autumn season. The authority reported that a hot climate will prevail during the day in the northern regions, including Cairo, while the southern regions will experience extremely hot weather.
The Meteorological Authority predicted that the maximum temperature in Cairo will reach 33 degrees Celsius, with a perceived temperature of 35 degrees Celsius. In the northern coastal regions, the maximum temperature is expected to reach 31 degrees Celsius, with a perceived temperature of 34 degrees Celsius. The authority also reported that there will be a chance of light rain in some areas, particularly in the northwestern coastal regions.
The Meteorological Authority noted that there will be some low-level clouds in the northern regions, including Cairo, which will partially block sunlight and provide some relief from the heat. Additionally, the authority predicted that there will be a weak chance of light rain in some areas, particularly in the northwestern coastal regions, including the cities of Salum, Matruh, and El-Alamein.
The authority also warned of strong winds in some areas, including Cairo, southern Sinai, and the southern regions, which will provide some relief from the heat during the day and at night. The predicted temperatures for different regions are as follows: Cairo will experience a maximum temperature of 33 degrees Celsius and a perceived temperature of 35 degrees Celsius.
In the northern coastal regions, the maximum temperature is expected to reach 31 degrees Celsius, with a perceived temperature of 34 degrees Celsius. The authority also reported that the north Sinai region will experience a maximum temperature of 35 degrees Celsius, with a perceived temperature of 37 degrees Celsius.
The southern regions of Egypt will experience extremely hot weather, with a maximum temperature of 40 degrees Celsius and a perceived temperature of 41 degrees Celsius. The Meteorological Authority's forecasts indicate that the autumn season will bring higher-than-average temperatures and rainfall to the country.
The start of the autumn season marks a significant change in the country's climate, with temperatures expected to gradually decrease in the coming months. The Meteorological Authority's forecasts will help the public prepare for the changing weather conditions and take necessary precautions to mitigate the impact of the heat and potential rainfall.
Key points
- The Egyptian Meteorological Authority has announced the start of the autumn season, with temperatures expected to reach 33 degrees Celsius in Cairo.
- The authority predicts higher-than-average rainfall and temperatures during the autumn season.
- Strong winds are expected in some areas, providing some relief from the heat during the day and at night.
