According to the Egyptian Meteorological Authority, a moderate to hot and humid weather is expected on Wednesday, September 23, 2026, in the morning, with hot and humid conditions during the day in the northern regions, including Cairo, and severe heat in the southern Sinai and southern Egypt. At night, the weather will be moderate to hot and humid in most areas.
The expected temperatures for Cairo and surrounding areas are as follows: Cairo will experience a high of 32 degrees Celsius and a low of 23 degrees Celsius. In the New Administrative Capital, the temperature will range from 33 degrees Celsius to 21 degrees Celsius. Similar temperatures are expected in 6th of October City, with a high of 32 degrees Celsius and a low of 21 degrees Celsius, and in Benha, with a high of 32 degrees Celsius and a low of 22 degrees Celsius.
In the coastal cities and Delta region, the temperatures will be: 32 degrees Celsius high and 22 degrees Celsius low in Alexandria, 31 degrees Celsius high and 22 degrees Celsius low in Damanhour, and 33 degrees Celsius high and 21 degrees Celsius low in Wadi Natroun. In Kafr El Sheikh, the temperature will range from 30 degrees Celsius to 23 degrees Celsius. Additionally, the temperatures in Baltim, Mansoura, Zagazig, and Shibin El Kom will range from 30-32 degrees Celsius high and 22-24 degrees Celsius low.
In the Suez Canal and coastal cities, the temperatures will be: 32 degrees Celsius high and 22 degrees Celsius low in Suez, 32 degrees Celsius high and 20 degrees Celsius low in Arish, and 31 degrees Celsius high and 19 degrees Celsius low in Rafah. In the northwestern region, the temperatures will range from 31-33 degrees Celsius high and 20-21 degrees Celsius low.
In the southern and eastern regions of Sinai, the temperatures will be: 37 degrees Celsius high and 26 degrees Celsius low in Sharm El-Sheikh, 36 degrees Celsius high and 25 degrees Celsius low in Hurghada, and 35 degrees Celsius high and 24 degrees Celsius low in Ras Gharib. In the Red Sea coastal cities, the temperatures will range from 36-38 degrees Celsius high and 25-28 degrees Celsius low.
In the northern part of Upper Egypt, the temperatures will be: 33 degrees Celsius high and 22 degrees Celsius low in Fayoum and Beni Suef, 36 degrees Celsius high and 21 degrees Celsius low in Minya and Asyut. In the southern part of Upper Egypt, the temperatures will range from 37-41 degrees Celsius high and 23-26 degrees Celsius low.
The sea conditions are expected to be moderate in the Mediterranean, with wave heights ranging from 1.25 to 1.75 meters and northwesterly winds. In the Red Sea, the conditions will be moderate to rough, with wave heights ranging from 2 to 2.5 meters and northwesterly to northeasterly winds.
Key points
- High temperatures are expected in various parts of Egypt, with Cairo experiencing a high of 32 degrees Celsius.
- The weather will be hot and humid in the northern regions and severe heat in the southern Sinai and southern Egypt.
- The sea conditions will be moderate in the Mediterranean and moderate to rough in the Red Sea.
