Egypt’s Meteorological Authority announced that autumn weather will bring mild daytime temperatures and a high of 27°C to Cairo, alongside morning fog, light coastal rain, and moderate winds on Tuesday, October 20, 2026.
Autumn weather conditions settled across Egypt on Tuesday, bringing mild daytime temperatures to northern regions, Greater Cairo, and northern Upper Egypt, according to the Egyptian Meteorological Authority. The daytime warmth gave way to cooler conditions overnight, prompting forecasters to advise residents to prepare for a notable temperature drop after sunset.
Morning Fog Restrictions Across Delta and Canal Highways
Drivers navigating agricultural and swift roadways early Tuesday faced reduced visibility as a layer of morning fog rolled in. The meteorological agency tracked the haze from 4:00 a.m. to 8:00 a.m., warning that the mist could turn dense on specific routes leading from northern parts of the country down through Greater Cairo, the Canal cities, central Sinai, and northern Upper Egypt. Authorities urged motorists to exercise caution and drive slowly during these early hours.
Rainfall Distribution Along Mediterranean Coasts
Manar Ghanem stated that “some areas of the northern coasts overlooking the Mediterranean Sea, northern Lower Egypt, and central Sinai will witness chances of light rain, which may be moderate at times in some areas with a probability reaching up to 30%, especially in Alexandria, Baltim, Damietta, and Port Said,” according to Shorouk News.
Temperature Ranges Across Egyptian Governorates
Daytime warmth was most pronounced in the southern reaches of the country, where high temperatures in Luxor reached 33°C and Aswan hit 34°C, maintaining a hot classification compared to the milder north. In contrast, mountain regions such as Saint Catherine dipped to a low of 11°C overnight with an afternoon high of 23°C.
| Region or City | Low Temperature | High Temperature |
|---|---|---|
| Cairo | 18°C | 27°C |
| New Capital | 16°C | 28°C |
| Alexandria | 18°C | 26°C |
| Sharm El-Sheikh | 23°C | 31°C |
| Aswan | 20°C | 34°C |
Marine conditions varied across regional waters on Tuesday. The Mediterranean Sea remained light to moderate with wave heights running between 1.0 and 1.75 meters and northwest to northeast surface winds. The Red Sea ranged from moderate to rough, carrying waves of 1.5 to 2.5 meters, while the Gulf of Suez experienced moderate to rough conditions with waves reaching up to 3.0 meters.
Meteorological officials expect these stable autumn patterns to persist through the rest of the week, with daytime highs in Greater Cairo tracking between 27°C and 29°C while nighttime lows settle between 17°C and 19°C, continuing to demand lighter autumn layers for anyone heading out early or late.
