Egypt’s Meteorological Authority forecasts a slight drop in temperatures alongside persistent high humidity across northern regions down to Greater Cairo and northern Upper Egypt for Monday, August 17, 2026, accompanied by coastal wind warnings and morning water mist.
Temperature Forecast and Regional Variations
According to forecasts released by the Egyptian Meteorological Authority and reported by Mahmoud Ragab, daytime conditions remain warm and humid across northern areas and Greater Cairo, while southern Egypt experiences severe heat. Early morning conditions across the country begin with a warm and humid feel, while nighttime conditions turn mildly warm and humid across most parts of the country.
Maximum and perceived temperatures vary significantly by region. Greater Cairo expects an actual high of 34 degrees Celsius with a perceived temperature of 36 degrees, alongside a morning minimum temperature of 24 degrees. Lower Egypt faces similar figures with a high of 33 degrees and a perceived 36 degrees. Along the northwestern coast, maximum temperatures reach 30 degrees with a perceived 34 degrees, while the northeastern coast records a high of 31 degrees and a perceived 35 degrees. Northern Upper Egypt reaches 36 degrees with a perceived 38 degrees, and southern Upper Egypt peaks at 42 degrees with a perceived 43 degrees.
Comprehensive Nationwide Temperature Breakdown
Detailed forecasts for cities across the republic on Monday, August 17, 2026, reflect the broader regional divisions:
Greater Cairo and Lower Egypt:
- Cairo: Minimum 24, Maximum 34
- New Capital: Minimum 23, Maximum 35
- 6th of October: Minimum 23, Maximum 35
- Banha: Minimum 24, Maximum 34
- Damanhour: Minimum 23, Maximum 33
- Wadi El Natroun: Minimum 24, Maximum 34
- Kafr El Sheikh: Minimum 23, Maximum 33
- Baltim: Minimum 23, Maximum 31
- Mansoura: Minimum 24, Maximum 33
- Zagazig: Minimum 24, Maximum 34
- Shibin El Kom: Minimum 23, Maximum 33
- Tanta: Minimum 23, Maximum 33
Northern Coastal Cities:
- Alexandria: Minimum 24, Maximum 31
- El Alamein: Minimum 24, Maximum 31
- Matrouh: Minimum 23, Maximum 29
- El Salloum: Minimum 23, Maximum 30
- Damietta: Minimum 23, Maximum 32
- Port Said: Minimum 22, Maximum 30
- Siwa: Minimum 22, Maximum 36
Canal Cities and North Sinai:
- Ismailia: Minimum 24, Maximum 36
- Suez: Minimum 23, Maximum 36
- El Arish: Minimum 23, Maximum 31
- Rafah: Minimum 23, Maximum 32
South Sinai and Red Sea Cities:
- Ras Sidr: Minimum 26, Maximum 37
- Nakhil: Minimum 21, Maximum 36
- St. Catherine: Minimum 20, Maximum 32
- El Tor: Minimum 27, Maximum 38
- Taba: Minimum 26, Maximum 36
- Sharm El Sheikh: Minimum 29, Maximum 38
- Hurghada: Minimum 29, Maximum 39
Atmospheric Conditions and Coastal Wind Warnings
Morning water mist creates low visibility on roads leading to and from northern areas, Greater Cairo, the Canal cities, central Sinai, and northern Upper Egypt during the early hours between 4:00 AM and 8:00 AM. Concurrently, weak chances of light rain of roughly 20 percent probability affect parts of the northern coastal governorates and Lower Egypt intermittently on Monday, August 17, 2026. Additionally, scattered low clouds may form over parts of Greater Cairo and the Canal cities, potentially producing light, non-impactful drizzle in some locations.
Winds blowing at speeds between 30 and 40 kilometers per hour help temper evening temperatures in exposed areas. However, winds also carry dust and sand, potentially stirring up dust and sandstorms across parts of northern and southern Upper Egypt as well as the Western Desert at intervals. Along coastal areas—specifically across the beaches of Matrouh, El Alamein, Alexandria, Baltim, Gamasa, Damietta, and Port Said—wind activity drives wave heights up to 1.5 to 2.25 meters.
Temperature Shift from the Weekend Baseline
The conditions on Monday represent a downward adjustment compared to the weather recorded two days prior on Saturday, August 15, 2026. On that Saturday, the Egyptian Meteorological Authority reported a very hot and humid daytime climate across most areas, with Greater Cairo registering an uncomfortably higher maximum temperature of 37 degrees Celsius with a perceived 39 degrees, while Lower Egypt reached a maximum of 36 degrees and a perceived 38 degrees. Furthermore, northern Upper Egypt reached 40 degrees with a perceived 42 degrees, the northwestern coast recorded a high of 32 degrees with a perceived 35 degrees, the northeastern coast hit 34 degrees with a perceived 37 degrees, and southern Upper Egypt peaked at 43 degrees with a perceived 44 degrees.
While Saturday’s weather featured morning water mist that was occasionally dense on roadways, and winds reached slightly stronger speeds of 35 to 45 kilometers per hour—along with being potentially dusty or sandy over parts of the Red Sea province—Saturday’s coastal winds on the beaches of Matrouh, El Alamein, Alexandria, Baltim, and Gamasa produced rougher seas with wave heights reaching up to 1.5 to 2.5 meters. Saturday also featured a 10 percent chance of light rain extending toward Greater Cairo and the Canal cities, alongside the standard 20 percent chance across the northern coast and Lower Egypt. Monday’s slight cooling trend offers a minor reprieve from peak weekend intensity while maintaining high humidity levels across population centers.
