A view of the Nile river between Egypt's capital Cairo (L) and its twin city of Giza (R). AFP
Winter season will commence in Egypt and the northern hemisphere on Friday, 22 December, lasting approximately 89 days.
Friday will be the shortest day of the year, with daylight lasting around 10 hours, while the night extends to approximately 14 hours.
The EMA predicted that Greater Cairo, the North Coast, northern Egypt governorates, and northern Upper Egypt would all witness pleasant weather throughout the week.
Furthermore, South Sinai and southern Upper Egypt will witness moderate weather during the daytime, while cool weather will prevail in all areas across Egypt during the night.
According to the EMA, water mist will descend on high roads leading to and from Greater Cairo, central Sinai, and northern Upper Egypt due to these roads' proximity to water bodies. The mist may turn into fog in the Nile Delta, the North Coast, and the Canal cities.
Temperatures
Cairo and the Nile Delta will experience highs of 20 to 22 degrees and lows of 13 to 15 until Friday.
In South Sinai, the temperature is expected to be in the mid-20s degrees Celsius during the daytime and in the mid-10s degrees Celsius during the night.
Those heading to the North Coast should expect high temperatures ranging from 20-21 degrees Celsius throughout the week and temperatures as low as 13 degrees during the night until Friday.
Cooler weather is expected throughout the week in Northern Upper Egypt, where temperatures will range from 20-23 degrees Celsius in the morning and 10 degrees at night.
Meanwhile, southern Upper Egypt will see highs of 24-28 degrees Celsius and lows of 13 degrees Celsius.
Furthermore, Greater Cairo, the Nile Delta, the North Coast, northern Upper Egypt, and South Sinai will experience intervals of wind activity.
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