Egypt Meteorology Authority reports autumn cool-down and rain
Cairo temperatures reached a high of 28 degrees Celsius on October 15, 2026, as the Egyptian General Authority of Meteorology reported an autumn cool-down accompanied by scattered thunderstorms, coastal wind disruptions, and blowing dust across northern and western regions.
Temperature Drops and Regional Variations
Nighttime and early morning hours brought a cool shift.
Cairo registered a high of 28 degrees Celsius and a low of 20 degrees Celsius. Alexandria recorded a high of 27 degrees Celsius and a low of 21 degrees Celsius. Ismailia reached a high of 31 degrees Celsius with a low of 19 degrees Celsius. Marsa Matrouh marked a high of 26 degrees Celsius and a low of 21 degrees Celsius. Sharm El-Sheikh hit a high of 33 degrees Celsius and a low of 26 degrees Celsius. Aswan peaked at a high of 35 degrees Celsius with a low of 23 degrees Celsius, as detailed by youm7.com.
Shorouknews.com noted slightly different high and low projections for Greater Cairo and the Delta on Friday and Saturday at 28 degrees Celsius and 19 degrees Celsius, rising to 29 degrees Celsius on Sunday before returning to 28 degrees Celsius on Monday and Tuesday, while lows drop to 18 degrees Celsius during the final two days. Northern coasts expect highs between 24 and 26 degrees Celsius and lows between 18 and 19 degrees Celsius from Friday to Tuesday. Northern Upper Egypt records a high of 29 degrees Celsius on Friday and Saturday, rising to 30 degrees Celsius on Sunday and Monday before falling to 28 degrees Celsius on Tuesday, with lows spanning 17 to 18 degrees Celsius. Southern Upper Egypt posts a high of 32 degrees Celsius on Friday, climbing to 34 degrees Celsius from Saturday through Monday, and easing to 33 degrees Celsius on Tuesday, alongside lows between 20 and 21 degrees Celsius.
Rainfall and Thunderstorm Activity
Light to moderate rain fell across parts of the northern coasts and northern Lower Egypt, turning heavy at times in Alexandria, El Alamein, Beheira, and Kafr El-Sheikh.
Thunderstorms developed across Halayeb and Shalatin with a 30% probability on intermittent intervals. Light rain appeared across parts of the southern Lower Egypt and the Canal cities, extending with a 20% probability into Greater Cairo and northern Upper Egypt, according to youm7.com.
Wind Speeds and Maritime Navigation Disruption
Winds sustained speeds between 30 and 40 kilometers per hour across most areas, generating blowing dust and sand across the northwestern coast, the Western Desert, and open areas of Greater Cairo, Lower Egypt, and the Canal cities. Visibility dropped across parts of northern and southern Upper Egypt.
Sustained winds hit speeds between 40 and 70 kilometers per hour, pushing wave heights from 2 to 3.5 meters along the shores of Sallum, Matrouh, El Alamein, Alexandria, Baltim, Gamasa, Damietta, and Port Said.
Extended Forecast and Morning Fog Through Tuesday
Dense water fog is expected between 4:00 AM and 8:00 AM on roads leading to and from northern regions, Greater Cairo, the Canal cities, central Sinai, and northern Upper Egypt.
Precipitation chances will continue on Friday, October 16, across the northern coasts and Lower Egypt before concentrating on the northern coasts and northern Lower Egypt on Saturday, October 17. The General Authority of Meteorology urged residents to monitor updates and exercise caution while driving through reduced visibility and following maritime warnings.