According to the Egyptian Meteorological Authority, today's weather will be autumnal and warm during the day on the northern coastlines, warm in Greater Cairo, the Nile Valley, and northern Egypt, and extremely hot in southern Egypt. At night, temperatures will be mild at first and cool later, especially in the early morning. The weather conditions are expected to vary across different regions.
The expected temperatures for today, October 6, 2026, are as follows: Greater Cairo will experience a high of 29 degrees Celsius and a low of 19 degrees Celsius. The western northern coastlines are expected to reach a high of 26 degrees Celsius and a low of 18 degrees Celsius. In northern Egypt, the temperature will range from 30 degrees Celsius at its highest to 17 degrees Celsius at its lowest.
The eastern northern coastlines will see a high of 27 degrees Celsius and a low of 20 degrees Celsius. Southern Egypt is expected to experience the highest temperatures, ranging from 36 degrees Celsius at its highest to 22 degrees Celsius at its lowest. The weather forecast also indicates that there will be mist on some roads leading to and from the north until Greater Cairo, the Suez Canal cities, northern Egypt, and central Sinai between 4 am and 8 am.
In terms of weather phenomena, there is a chance of light to moderate and sometimes heavy rain in various areas of the northern coastlines and northern parts of the Nile Valley. Some areas, especially around Alexandria, the western northern coastlines, and central and southern Sinai, may experience rain approximately 40% of the time. Additionally, there is a 20% chance of light rain in different areas of the southern Nile Valley, the Suez Canal cities, the Gulf of Suez, central Egypt, and parts of the Western Desert.
The Egyptian Meteorological Authority also forecasts wind activity with speeds ranging from 30 to 40 kilometers per hour across most areas, which is expected to make the atmosphere cooler in the shade and at night. The weather forecast indicates that the winds will help moderate the temperatures.
The weather conditions are expected to vary across different regions, with the northern coastlines experiencing cooler temperatures and more rainfall. In contrast, southern Egypt will experience hotter temperatures. The varied weather conditions are typical of the autumn season in Egypt.
The Egyptian Meteorological Authority continues to monitor the weather conditions and provide updates to the public. Residents and visitors are advised to check the latest weather forecast before heading out and to take necessary precautions to stay safe during the varied weather conditions.
Key points
- Temperature drop expected across Egypt
- Varied rainfall expected in different regions
- Wind activity expected to moderate temperatures
