Cooler days coming – steady temperature drop across Egypt over the next few days

Pleasant morning conditions will give way to sticky afternoon heat across Northern Egypt, Greater Cairo, and Northern Upper Egypt on Sunday, while Southern Upper Egypt remains under the sun’s intensity.

A relief wave is on the horizon, however, as meteorologists forecast a steady drop in temperatures through Thursday.

Hourly and regional outlook for Sunday

• Early morning and evening: Mild to warm conditions with noticeable humidity, complemented by occasional wind gusts that offer periodic relief.
• Greater Cairo and Lower Egypt: The daytime peak is expected to be 32C to 34C, with high humidity keeping real-feel temperatures hovering around 32C.
• Northern Coast: Mildest region nationwide, recording highs around 28C to 32C (real-feel 29C).
• Northern Upper Egypt: Highs reaching 36C (real-feel 3C).
• Southern Upper Egypt: Searing heat dominates, peaking at 39C with real-feel conditions around 38C.

Extended forecast: Sunday, Sept 20 – Thursday, Sept 24

The Egyptian Meteorological Authority (EMA) projects a sustained nationwide dip in temperatures over the coming days:

• Northern Coast: Highs holding steady at 28C – 29C.
• Greater Cairo & Lower Egypt: Max temperatures settling between 32C – 33C.
  
• Southern Regions: Peaks easing to 33C – 40C.