Egypt gets slight cooldown this week but heat is going nowhere

Ahram Online , Sunday 15 Jun 2025

Egypt’s summer heat shows no signs of retreat this week, despite a slight dip in temperatures of 1–2°C from Monday through Saturday, according to the Egyptian Meteorological Authority (EMA).

Nile River
File Photo: A view of the Nile River during sunset in the Egyptian capital Cairo. Photo: AFP

 

Rough seas are forecast along parts of the northwestern coast on Monday, with wave heights of 2 to 3 metres and gusts up to 50 km/h off Matrouh, Alamein and Alexandria. Maritime activity is advised with caution.

Greater Cairo and the Nile Delta will see daytime highs of 34°C to 36°C, with nights cooling slightly to 22°C–23°C.

Conditions along the northern coast will be milder, ranging from 26°C to 29°C during the day and 20°C–21°C at night.

In northern Upper Egypt, temperatures will peak at 34°C to 37°C, easing to 20°C–24°C overnight.

Southern Upper Egypt will remain the hottest, with highs of 38°C to 40°C and lows between 24°C and 27°C.

Dust and sand may reduce visibility on Monday in parts of southern Upper Egypt, South Sinai, and the Red Sea governorate.

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