Egypt is bracing for warmer temperatures on Saturday, February 14, 2026, with conditions shifting from cool mornings to potentially hot afternoons, according to the country’s meteorological authority. The change in weather comes as residents prepare for the end of a period of unsettled conditions.
Dust and Low Clouds
The forecast indicates that dust will be present in the air across areas from northern Egypt to northern Upper Egypt and central Sinai, as well as in exposed areas of Greater Cairo. Low clouds are also expected over regions from northern Egypt to Greater Cairo and the Suez Canal cities, potentially bringing light, non-impactful drizzle in some areas.
Disrupted Navigation
Navigational conditions on the Mediterranean Sea are expected to be disrupted, with winds ranging from 40 to 50 kilometers per hour and waves reaching 2.5 to 3.5 meters in height on portions of the coast from Sallum to Rafah. This could impact maritime traffic and coastal activities.
Here’s a breakdown of expected temperatures across the country:
Greater Cairo
Temperatures in Cairo are forecast to range from a low of 15°C (59°F) to a high of 25°C (77°F). In the New Administrative Capital, the low will be 14°C (57°F) and the high 25°C (77°F). 6th of October City will observe a low of 14°C (57°F) and a high of 26°C (79°F), while Benha is expected to have a low of 14°C (57°F) and a high of 24°C (75°F).
Lower Egypt and the Delta
Damanhour will experience temperatures between 14°C (57°F) and 24°C (75°F). Wadi El Natrun will see a low of 15°C (59°F) and a high of 25°C (77°F). In Kafr El Sheikh, the temperature will range from 15°C (59°F) to 24°C (75°F). Mansoura is expected to have a low of 14°C (57°F) and a high of 24°C (75°F). Zagazig will see temperatures between 13°C (55°F) and 25°C (77°F), while Shebin El Kom and Tanta will both have lows of 14°C (57°F) and highs of 24°C (75°F).
North Coast Cities
Damietta will experience temperatures between 14°C (57°F) and 24°C (75°F). Port Said will see a low of 15°C (59°F) and a high of 23°C (73°F). Alexandria will have temperatures ranging from 14°C (57°F) to 23°C (73°F). El Alamein will see a low of 14°C (57°F) and a high of 22°C (72°F). Mersa Matruh will experience temperatures between 15°C (59°F) and 22°C (72°F), while Sallum will have a low of 13°C (55°F) and a high of 23°C (73°F). Siwa is expected to have a low of 11°C (52°F) and a high of 25°C (77°F).
Canal Cities and North Sinai
Ismailia will experience temperatures between 14°C (57°F) and 25°C (77°F). Suez will see a low of 15°C (59°F) and a high of 25°C (77°F). El Arish will have temperatures ranging from 12°C (54°F) to 23°C (73°F), while Rafah will see a low of 11°C (52°F) and a high of 22°C (72°F).
South Sinai
Ras Sidr will experience temperatures between 12°C (54°F) and 24°C (75°F). Nekhel will see a low of 6°C (43°F) and a high of 22°C (72°F). St. Catherine will have temperatures ranging from 3°C (37°F) to 18°C (64°F). El Tor will experience temperatures between 14°C (57°F) and 26°C (79°F), while Taba will see a low of 13°C (55°F) and a high of 23°C (73°F). Sharm El Sheikh will have temperatures between 18°C (64°F) and 27°C (81°F).
Red Sea Cities
Hurghada will experience temperatures between 16°C (61°F) and 27°C (81°F). Marsa Alam will see a low of 18°C (64°F) and a high of 28°C (82°F). Shalatin will have temperatures ranging from 19°C (66°F) to 31°C (88°F), while Halaib will experience temperatures between 19°C (66°F) and 28°C (82°F). Abu Ramada and Ras Gharib will both see lows of 18°C (64°F) and highs of 28°C (82°F).
North and South Upper Egypt
El Fayoum will experience temperatures between 11°C (52°F) and 25°C (77°F). Beni Suef will see a low of 12°C (54°F) and a high of 25°C (77°F). Minya will have temperatures ranging from 11°C (52°F) to 25°C (77°F). Asyut will experience temperatures between 12°C (54°F) and 26°C (79°F). Sohag will see a low of 12°C (54°F) and a high of 27°C (81°F). Qena will have temperatures ranging from 13°C (55°F) to 30°C (86°F). Luxor will experience temperatures between 15°C (59°F) and 30°C (86°F). Aswan will see a low of 15°C (59°F) and a high of 31°C (88°F). El Wadi El Gedid will have temperatures ranging from 13°C (55°F) to 30°C (86°F), while Abu Simbel will experience temperatures between 15°C (59°F) and 32°C (90°F).
