The Egyptian Meteorological Authority has released its weather forecast for Monday, October 5, 2026, indicating a slight decrease in temperatures across most parts of the country. The weather is expected to be autumnal and mild on the northern coast, warm to hot in the northern and central regions, and extremely hot in the southern regions.

The weather conditions for the coastal regions are expected to be mild, with temperatures ranging from 24 to 26 degrees Celsius. In Alexandria, the temperature is expected to reach 26 degrees Celsius during the day and drop to 20 degrees Celsius at night. Similarly, in El Alamein, the temperature will reach 26 degrees Celsius during the day and 20 degrees Celsius at night.

In the Delta and Nile Valley regions, temperatures are expected to range from 28 to 29 degrees Celsius. In Damanhour, the temperature will reach 29 degrees Celsius during the day and drop to 19 degrees Celsius at night. In Wadi Natroun, the temperature will reach 28 degrees Celsius during the day and 18 degrees Celsius at night.

The weather forecast for the Suez Canal cities indicates that the temperature in Damietta will reach 26 degrees Celsius during the day and drop to 20 degrees Celsius at night. In Port Said, the temperature will reach 28 degrees Celsius during the day and 21 degrees Celsius at night. In Ismailia, the temperature will reach 30 degrees Celsius during the day and drop to 19 degrees Celsius at night.

In the Sinai Peninsula, temperatures are expected to range from 28 to 31 degrees Celsius. In Arish, the temperature will reach 29 degrees Celsius during the day and drop to 18 degrees Celsius at night. In Rafah, the temperature will reach 28 degrees Celsius during the day and 18 degrees Celsius at night.

In the Red Sea coastal cities, temperatures are expected to range from 32 to 34 degrees Celsius. In Hurghada, the temperature will reach 32 degrees Celsius during the day and drop to 25 degrees Celsius at night. In Marsa Alam, the temperature will reach 34 degrees Celsius during the day and 25 degrees Celsius at night.

In the southern regions, temperatures are expected to remain high, with temperatures ranging from 35 to 37 degrees Celsius. In Shalatin, the temperature will reach 36 degrees Celsius during the day and drop to 27 degrees Celsius at night. In Halaib, the temperature will reach 33 degrees Celsius during the day and 26 degrees Celsius at night.

Key points

  • A slight drop in temperatures is expected across Egypt on Monday, October 5, 2026.
  • Hot conditions are expected in some regions during the day, while cooler temperatures are expected at night.
  • The weather forecast indicates that the temperatures will range from 24 to 37 degrees Celsius across different regions.

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