Hot weather and high humidity expected across Egypt next week

CAIRO – 10 July 2026: The Egyptian Meteorological Authority (EMA) has released its weather forecast for Saturday, July 11 through Wednesday, July 15, predicting intense summer conditions across the country.

According to the EMA, the coming days will bring warm and humid conditions in the early mornings, escalating to very hot and humid daytime temperatures across most regions. The northern coast will remain slightly milder but still hot and humid, while warm, sticky conditions will persist nationwide through the night.

The authority noted that high humidity levels will significantly increase discomfort, making the perceived temperature feel 2 to 4 degrees Celsius higher than the actual temperature in the shade.

For Friday, July 10, the EMA expects hot and humid daytime conditions across most of the country, with the southern regions experiencing extreme heat.

The EMA outlined the average maximum temperatures (both shaded and perceived) expected during this period as follows:

Greater Cairo: High 35°C, perceived 37°C

Lower Egypt: High 34°C, perceived 36°C

Northwest Coast: High 30°C, perceived 33°C

Northeast Coast: High 31°C, perceived 34°C

North Upper Egypt: High 37°C, perceived 39°C

South Upper Egypt: High 39°C, perceived 40°C