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.
