On Sunday, October 4, 2026, Egypt is witnessing a relatively stable autumn climate, with temperatures expected to rise in several regions. The weather is expected to be hot in the southern parts of the country, with a significant drop in temperature at night and early morning. According to the forecast, the northern coastal regions will experience a mild climate, while the southern regions will be hot.

In the capital city, Cairo, the temperature is expected to reach 30 degrees Celsius, with a low of 20 degrees Celsius. The New Administrative Capital will experience a high of 31 degrees Celsius and a low of 19 degrees Celsius. Other regions, such as 6th of October City and Benha, will see temperatures ranging from 30 to 18 degrees Celsius and 30 to 19 degrees Celsius, respectively.

The northern coastal regions, including Alexandria and El Alamein, will experience a relatively mild climate, with temperatures ranging from 27 to 20 degrees Celsius and 26 to 20 degrees Celsius, respectively. However, there is a chance of scattered showers in some areas, with low and medium-level clouds expected to cover the northwestern coastal regions and northern parts of the Nile Delta.

The Red Sea and Mediterranean Sea are expected to experience moderate to rough waves, with wave heights ranging from 1.5 to 2.5 meters. The winds will be blowing at a moderate speed, with a northeasterly direction on the Mediterranean Sea and a northwesterly direction on the Red Sea. In the northern coastal regions, including Matruh and Salloum, temperatures will range from 26 to 19 degrees Celsius.

In the eastern coastal regions, including Damietta and Port Said, temperatures will range from 29 to 22 degrees Celsius. The north and central Sinai regions, including Arish and Rafah, will experience temperatures ranging from 29 to 19 degrees Celsius. The southern Sinai region, including Sharm El-Sheikh, will see temperatures ranging from 33 to 25 degrees Celsius.

The highest temperatures are expected in the southern regions, including Aswan and Abu Simbel, which will experience temperatures of 37 and 38 degrees Celsius, respectively. Other regions, including Luxor and Qena, will see temperatures ranging from 36 to 23 degrees Celsius. The western desert regions, including Siwa Oasis, will experience temperatures ranging from 27 to 17 degrees Celsius.

The Egyptian Meteorological Authority has warned of potential sandstorms and reduced visibility in some regions, particularly in the desert areas. Residents and tourists are advised to take necessary precautions and stay updated with the latest weather forecasts. The weather forecast is subject to change, and residents are advised to check for updates regularly.

Key points

  • Temperatures are expected to rise in several regions, with the highest temperatures in the southern parts of the country.
  • There is a chance of scattered showers in some areas, particularly in the northern coastal regions.
  • The Red Sea and Mediterranean Sea are expected to experience moderate to rough waves.

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