The Egyptian Meteorological Authority has forecast that Monday's weather will be characterized by continued autumnal conditions across most parts of the country. There will be opportunities for rain of varying intensity and wind activity in several areas, alongside a drop in temperatures during nighttime and early morning hours. The weather is expected to be warm during the day along the northern coastlines.
The Meteorological Authority detailed that the daytime temperature will be mild along the northern coastlines, hot in the Greater Cairo area, the Nile Valley, and northern Upper Egypt, and extremely hot in southern Upper Egypt. At night, the temperature is expected to be mild at first and then cool, especially in the early morning. A mist is predicted to form between 4 and 8 am on some roads leading to and from the Greater Cairo area.
The forecast indicates a chance of light to moderate rain, and occasional thunderstorms in various areas of the northwestern coastal governorates, the western desert, and the northern part of the Nile Valley. The possibility of rain increases in certain areas, particularly in Salloum and Matruh, at intervals. Additionally, there is a slight chance of light rain, about 20%, in various areas of the northeastern coastal governorates.
Some areas are expected to experience strong winds with speeds between 30 and 40 km/h, potentially stirring up sand and dust in parts of the western desert and Matruh desert at intervals. The Meteorological Authority advised taking necessary precautions to mitigate the effects of the expected weather phenomena and to follow updates issued by the authority.
The expected temperatures for Monday, October 5, 2026, are as follows: The Greater Cairo area will experience a high of 29 degrees and a low of 19 degrees. The northwestern coastal areas will see a high of 25 degrees and a low of 20 degrees. The Nile Valley will have a high of 28 degrees and a low of 21 degrees.
The northeastern coastal areas are expected to have a high of 28 degrees and a low of 21 degrees. In northern Upper Egypt, the temperature will range from a high of 30 degrees to a low of 18 degrees. Southern Upper Egypt will experience a high of 36 degrees and a low of 25 degrees.
Residents are advised to stay updated with the Meteorological Authority's forecasts and to take necessary precautions against the expected weather conditions. The authority continues to monitor the situation and provide updates as more information becomes available.
Key points
- The Egyptian Meteorological Authority has warned of rain and strong winds across various regions on Monday, October 5, 2026.
- Temperatures are expected to vary, with highs of up to 36 degrees in southern Upper Egypt and lows of 18 degrees in northern Upper Egypt.
- The Meteorological Authority has advised residents to take precautions against the expected weather phenomena and to follow updates issued by the authority.
