The Egyptian Meteorological Authority has announced that the country will experience a moderate autumnal weather in the early morning, with temperatures rising to hot levels during the day. The weather is expected to be hot in the Greater Cairo area, the Nile Valley, and northern Upper Egypt, while it will be extremely hot in southern Upper Egypt. At night, the weather will be moderate in most areas.
According to the forecast, there will be significant variations in temperatures across different regions. The Greater Cairo area is expected to record a high temperature of 31 degrees Celsius and a low of 20 degrees. The Nile Valley and northern Upper Egypt are expected to experience temperatures of 32 and 19 degrees, respectively. In contrast, southern Upper Egypt will experience a high of 37 degrees and a low of 24 degrees.
The Meteorological Authority has also warned of the possibility of fog formation on some roads leading to and from northern Egypt, the Greater Cairo area, and the Suez Canal region. The fog is expected to form between 4 am and 8 am. Additionally, there is a chance of light to moderate rain in some areas, particularly in the northern coastal regions and parts of the Western Desert.
The forecast indicates that there is a 30% chance of rain in some areas, with the possibility of thunderstorms. In some regions, the rain may be heavy, with a 20% chance of occurrence. Furthermore, there is a slight chance of light rain in some areas, particularly in the southern part of the Nile Valley and the Suez Canal region.
The wind is expected to be active in most areas, which will help to moderate the temperature, particularly in shaded areas and at night. The wind speed is expected to range from 30 to 40 km/h. In some areas, particularly in the Western Desert and northern Upper Egypt, the wind may be strong enough to cause sandstorms.
The Meteorological Authority has issued a statement with the expected temperatures for various cities and governorates in Egypt. The statement indicates that the temperature in Alexandria will range from 26 to 20 degrees, while in Port Said, it will range from 28 to 22 degrees. In other regions, such as Aswan, the temperature is expected to range from 38 to 26 degrees.
The weather forecast for October 3, 2026, indicates that Egypt will experience a varied climate across different regions. While some areas will experience hot temperatures, others will have moderate weather. The Meteorological Authority has advised citizens to take necessary precautions, particularly those traveling to and from different regions.
Key points
- The temperature in the Greater Cairo area is expected to reach 31 degrees Celsius on October 3, 2026.
- There is a 30% chance of rain in some areas, particularly in the northern coastal regions and parts of the Western Desert.
- The wind speed is expected to range from 30 to 40 km/h, which may cause sandstorms in some areas.
