As Egypt transitions into the winter season, a noticeable cooling trend is being felt across the country, with temperatures already dipping into the mid-teens Celsius overnight in Cairo and even lower in newer urban developments. The Egyptian Meteorological Authority is advising residents to prepare for cooler conditions, anticipating a further temperature drop in the first week of december [[1]]. Officials are also actively debunking social media rumors predicting an unusually harsh winter, emphasizing that forecasts indicate conditions will remain within typical seasonal ranges [[3]].
Egypt is experiencing a noticeable drop in temperatures, particularly during the night and early morning hours, according to Dr. Manar Ghanem, a member of the media center for the Egyptian Meteorological Authority. The cooling trend is typical for this time of year, and residents are already feeling the chill as nighttime lows in Cairo reach between 15 and 16 degrees Celsius (59-61 Fahrenheit), and dip even lower in new cities to 13-14 degrees Celsius (55-57 Fahrenheit).
The temperature decrease comes as many prepare for the official start of winter. Ghanem explained during a Wednesday, November 26, appearance on the “Al-Bayt” program on Al-Nass channel, that daytime highs will remain stable between 25 and 27 degrees Celsius (77-81 Fahrenheit) while cooler nighttime conditions persist.
Looking ahead, the first week of December is expected to bring another temperature drop, falling below 24 and 25 degrees Celsius (75-77 Fahrenheit), without a return to the warmer temperatures seen last week.
The meteorological authority recommends that people wear light winter clothing now to avoid catching a cold, and transition to heavier garments as winter officially begins.
Ghanem also addressed circulating rumors on social media claiming this winter will be “the coldest on record,” dismissing them as recurring, unfounded claims. She stressed the importance of relying solely on data and reports from the Egyptian Meteorological Authority.
According to Ghanem, the winter of 2025-2026 is expected to be within normal ranges, similar to previous years, with the possibility of nighttime temperatures dropping below 5 degrees Celsius (41 Fahrenheit) on some days – a typical occurrence during the Egyptian winter.
