The Egyptian Meteorological Authority has released its weather forecast for Tuesday, September 29, 2026, indicating that autumnal weather conditions will prevail, with temperatures expected to rise in several regions, particularly in the southern part of the country. The forecast suggests that the weather will be moderate in the early morning, warm during the day on the northern coast, hot in Greater Cairo, the Nile Valley, and northern Sinai, and very hot in southern Sinai and the southern region.
According to the forecast, temperatures in Greater Cairo are expected to reach 31°C, with lows of 21°C. In other areas, 6th of October City is expected to reach 32°C, while the New Administrative Capital will reach 32°C. In Alexandria, temperatures will reach 28°C, with lows of 22°C, while in Matruh, temperatures will reach 27°C, with lows of 21°C.
In the northern region of Upper Egypt, temperatures are expected to reach 32°C in Fayoum, 33°C in Beni Suef, 34°C in Minya, 35°C in Asyut, and 36°C in Sohag. The southern region of Upper Egypt is expected to experience even higher temperatures, with highs of 38°C in Qena and the New Valley, and 40°C in Luxor, Aswan, and Abu Simbel.
The Meteorological Authority has also warned of potential disruptions to maritime navigation, citing moderate to rough seas in the Mediterranean, with wave heights of 1.5-2.5 meters and northwest winds. The Red Sea is also expected to experience moderate to rough seas, with wave heights of 2-2.5 meters and northwest winds.
In addition to the weather forecast, the authority has provided temperature forecasts for several major cities in Egypt. These include Ismailia, which is expected to reach 33°C, with lows of 21°C, and Suez, which is expected to reach 32°C, with lows of 20°C. Hurghada is expected to reach 34°C, with highs of 24°C, while Sharm El-Sheikh is expected to reach 35°C, with highs of 25°C.
The weather forecast also indicates that temperatures will be moderate at night in most regions, with lows ranging from 20-25°C. The authority has advised citizens to take necessary precautions to protect themselves from the heat, particularly in the southern region, where temperatures are expected to be very high.
Overall, the weather forecast for Tuesday, September 29, 2026, indicates that Egypt will experience hot temperatures in several regions, with highs of 40°C in some areas. The Meteorological Authority has warned of potential disruptions to maritime navigation and advised citizens to take necessary precautions to protect themselves from the heat.
Key points
- High temperatures are expected in several regions, with highs of 40°C in some areas.
- The Meteorological Authority has warned of potential disruptions to maritime navigation due to rough seas.
- Temperatures will be moderate at night in most regions, with lows ranging from 20-25°C.
