Egypt Weather Today: Rain, Winds and Morning Fog on October 29

Thursday, October 29, 2026 – 8:00 AM

The Egyptian Meteorological Authority expects warm to hot weather across northern Egypt and Greater Cairo on Thursday, while southern areas will experience hotter conditions. Temperatures are expected to become cooler at night and during the early morning.

Expected weather conditions

Morning fog is forecast from 4 AM to 9 AM on several roads across northern Egypt, Greater Cairo, the Suez Canal cities, central Sinai and northern Upper Egypt. Fog may become dense in some areas, requiring extra caution from drivers.

Light to moderate rainfall is possible along parts of the northern coast and northern Delta, as well as in Halayeb and Shalateen at intervals. There is also a very low chance of light rain in southern Delta areas, the Canal cities, Greater Cairo and northern Upper Egypt.

Winds are expected to reach 30–40 km/h in parts of the northwestern coast, the Western Desert, Greater Cairo, the Delta, the Canal cities, northern Upper Egypt and Sinai. These winds may raise sand and dust in exposed areas.

Marine navigation is expected to be disrupted along parts of the Mediterranean coast, including Sallum, Matrouh, El Alamein, Alexandria, Baltim, Damietta, Port Said and Arish. Winds may reach 40–60 km/h, with wave heights ranging from 2 to 3 meters.

Expected temperatures

Cairo: High 28°C, low 18°C.

Alexandria: High 27°C, low 18°C.

Ismailia: High 29°C, low 17°C.

Matrouh: High 25°C, low 17°C.

Sharm El-Sheikh: High 31°C, low 23°C.

Aswan: High 32°C, low 19°C.

Residents are advised to drive carefully during the morning fog, monitor official weather updates and take precautions in areas affected by rainfall, strong winds and rough seas.

Source: Egyptian Meteorological Authority, as reported in the supplied news material.