The Egyptian Meteorological Authority has released its weather forecast for the period from September 30 to October 4, 2026. According to the forecast, moderate autumnal weather is expected to prevail in the morning, with temperatures rising during the day in Cairo, the Greater Cairo area, the Nile Valley, and northern Upper Egypt. The highest temperature is expected to reach 39 degrees Celsius in southern Upper Egypt.

The Meteorological Authority has warned of the possibility of light to moderate rain in some areas, including the northern coastal regions, northern parts of the Nile Valley, and parts of the Western Desert. The rain is expected to fall intermittently throughout the specified period. In addition, a misty morning is expected on some roads leading to and from northern Egypt, passing through Cairo, the Suez Canal cities, and central Sinai.

The authority has also predicted that the temperature will be moderate at night, with a high of 30-31 degrees Celsius in Cairo and the Nile Valley, and a low of 21-22 degrees Celsius. In the northern coastal regions, the temperature is expected to range from 26-27 degrees Celsius during the day and 20 degrees Celsius at night. Meanwhile, the southern region is expected to experience hot weather during the day and moderate temperatures at night.

The Meteorological Authority has also warned of strong winds in some areas, which is expected to help moderate the temperature in the shade and at night. The winds are expected to blow in most parts of the country. In terms of temperature, Cairo and the Nile Valley are expected to experience a high of 30-31 degrees Celsius and a low of 21-22 degrees Celsius.

On September 30, the expected temperature in Cairo and the Nile Valley is 30 degrees Celsius during the day and 21 degrees Celsius at night. In the northern coastal regions, the temperature is expected to range from 26 degrees Celsius during the day and 20 degrees Celsius at night. Meanwhile, in southern Upper Egypt, the temperature is expected to reach 39 degrees Celsius during the day and 24 degrees Celsius at night.

On October 1, the expected temperature in Cairo and the Nile Valley is 31 degrees Celsius during the day and 22 degrees Celsius at night. In the northern coastal regions, the temperature is expected to range from 27 degrees Celsius during the day and 20 degrees Celsius at night. In southern Upper Egypt, the temperature is expected to reach 37 degrees Celsius during the day and 25 degrees Celsius at night.

The Meteorological Authority has advised citizens to take necessary precautions against the expected weather conditions, including the possibility of rain and strong winds. The authority has also urged drivers to exercise caution when driving on roads, especially during the misty morning hours.

Key points

  • Rain is expected in some areas, including the northern coastal regions and parts of the Western Desert.
  • Temperatures are expected to rise during the day in Cairo, the Greater Cairo area, the Nile Valley, and northern Upper Egypt.
  • The Meteorological Authority has warned of strong winds in some areas, which is expected to help moderate the temperature.

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