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The Egyptian Meteorological Authority (EMA) has announced that hot to very hot weather will continue across most of the country, noting that the peak of the heatwave will be Tuesday.
In Cairo and the Nile Delta, highs are set to drop from around 32°C on Saturday to 25°C, while lows will ease from 17°C to about 14°C.
Forecasts indicate highs of around 27°C in Greater Cairo, 22°C along the northern coast, 29°C in northern Upper Egypt, and up to 38°C in the south, according to the Egyptian Meteorological Authority (EMA).
The Egyptian Meteorological Authority (EMA) revealed that the latest satellite images indicate hot weather during the day across most of the country, with very hot conditions expected in Upper Egypt.
The Egyptian Meteorological Authority (EMA) forecasts a significant rise in temperatures across most of the country on Wednesday, April 15, 2026.
School closures were announced in Cairo, Giza, Qalyubia, most Upper Egypt governorates, excluding Aswan and Luxor, and across the Nile Delta, with the exception of Beheira.
The Egyptian Meteorological Authority (EMA) has warned of “highly unstable weather” on Wednesday. Moderate to heavy showers, thunderstorms, and hail are expected across much of the country, including Cairo.
She noted that the low-pressure system will begin affecting the country on Sunday, peaking on Monday.
The Egyptian Meteorological Authority (EMA) revealed that the latest satellite images indicate a gradual rise in temperatures is expected across the country starting Thursday.
The Egyptian Meteorological Authority forecasts that Saturday, January 31, 2026, will see a continued rise in temperatures across most of the country, with increases ranging from 1 to 3 degrees Celsius.
The Egyptian Meteorological Authority (EMA) announced that the latest satellite images indicate a rise in temperatures across most parts of the country, bringing generally mild and stable weather conditions.
The Egyptian Meteorological Authority (EMA) said roads leading to and from northern Egypt, extending southward to Upper Egypt, as well as Central Sinai and northern Upper Egypt, are expected to experience fog during the early morning hours, with dense fog forming on some routes.
The Egyptian Meteorological Authority (EMA) forecast varying rainfall in parts of the North Coast, home to Alexandria, as well as several Nile Delta areas.
New urban communities around the capital could feel even colder, with lows dipping to 8–9 degrees.
Rain clouds are also expected to continue affecting other parts of the northern coast, the Nile Delta, northern Upper Egypt, and areas of central and northern Sinai.
Two weeks ahead of winter, the authority said cold early mornings and mild afternoons will prevail nationwide, with Greater Cairo expected to record a high of 20 degrees Celsius on Sunday and Monday.
The summer of 2025 bids farewell on Sunday after several intense heatwaves that scorched much of the country and drove up electricity bills due to heavy use of air conditioning.
While the actual temperatures show a mild cooling trend, humidity levels remain elevated, causing the heat to feel more intense, especially during mornings and evenings.e
According to the Egyptian Meteorological Authority (EMA), a slight and temporary rise in temperatures will affect most parts of the country on Saturday and Sunday.
The heatwave will continue through Friday, with felt-like temperatures reaching a blistering 49°C in southern Upper Egypt, home to iconic cities of Luxor and Aswan.
