The Egyptian Meteorological Authority has forecasted that Monday, October 12, 2026, will experience a hot autumnal climate, with temperatures varying across different regions. The weather will be mild and warm during the day on the northern coastlines, warm to hot in Greater Cairo, northern Upper Egypt, and the Red Sea coast, and extremely hot in southern Upper Egypt. At night, the temperature will be moderate, becoming cooler later and in the early morning.
The meteorological authority has also predicted several weather phenomena for Monday. A misty fog will cover some roads leading to and from northern Egypt, Cairo, northern Upper Egypt, and the Suez Canal cities, as well as central Sinai, from 4 to 8 am. There is a 30% chance of light to moderate and sometimes thundery rain in areas such as Halayeb, Shalatin, and Marsa Alam, as well as parts of southern Sinai and the Gulf of Aqaba.
In addition to the predicted rain, there is a 20% chance of light rain in coastal governorates and northern Lower Egypt, which may extend to some areas in southern Lower Egypt, Cairo, and the Suez Canal cities, as well as northern Upper Egypt, at intervals. The wind will be active in areas such as Cairo, southern Sinai, and southern Egypt, providing some respite from the heat.
The meteorological authority has also issued a warning for potential severe weather conditions associated with cumulonimbus clouds, which may bring strong winds and lightning. The public is advised to be cautious of the strong winds that may result from the downdraft of air from under the cumulonimbus clouds in some areas.
The temperature forecast for Monday, October 12, 2026, indicates that Cairo will experience a high of 30°C and a low of 19°C. Other cities' temperature forecasts include Alexandria with a high of 30°C and a low of 20°C, Ismailia with a high of 31°C and a low of 19°C, and Matruh with a high of 32°C and a low of 21°C.
In the southern regions, the temperature forecast is as follows: Sharm El-Sheikh will experience a high of 33°C and a low of 25°C, while Aswan will have a high of 36°C and a low of 24°C. These forecasts indicate a significant variation in temperature across different regions of Egypt.
The meteorological authority's forecast provides essential information for the public to plan their daily activities according to the expected weather conditions. The predicted temperature drop and varied rainfall across different regions will likely impact daily life, and the public is advised to stay informed about the latest weather updates.
Key points
- A drop in temperature is expected across Egypt, with a high of 30°C and a low of 19°C in Cairo.
- Varied rainfall is predicted across different regions, with a 30% chance of light to moderate and sometimes thundery rain in some areas.
- The meteorological authority has issued a warning for potential severe weather conditions associated with cumulonimbus clouds.
