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Egypt Weather Forecast

Egypt weather: 72°F, overcast. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.

☁️ 72°F now🕔 10:17 PM local📅 Best: January, February, March, April, May, June, September, October, November and December👥 112 million

Will it rain in Egypt?

No - rain is unlikely in Egypt today.

Rain is very unlikely today - plans do not need a backup.

Over the next 7 days, about 0,0 in of precipitation is forecast.

16-day forecast for Egypt

Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.

DayConditionsHigh / LowPrecipWindUV
Thu, Oct 1☁️ Overcast86° / 67°0%7 mph6
Fri, Oct 2☁️ Overcast87° / 69°0%9 mph6
Sat, Oct 3🌤️ Mainly clear85° / 67°0%7 mph6
Sun, Oct 4🌤️ Mainly clear85° / 65°0%5 mph6
Mon, Oct 5☁️ Overcast83° / 66°0%4 mph5
Tue, Oct 6☁️ Overcast86° / 69°0%6 mph6
Wed, Oct 7🌤️ Mainly clear86° / 64°0%6 mph6
Thu, Oct 8⛅ Partly cloudy89° / 66°0%10 mph6
Fri, Oct 9☀️ Clear sky89° / 70°0%10 mph5
Sat, Oct 10🌤️ Mainly clear89° / 69°0%10 mph6
Sun, Oct 11⛅ Partly cloudy87° / 69°1%8 mph6
Mon, Oct 12☀️ Clear sky91° / 69°4%10 mph4
Tue, Oct 13☀️ Clear sky91° / 70°2%10 mph6
Wed, Oct 14☀️ Clear sky90° / 69°4%9 mph6
Thu, Oct 15☁️ Overcast94° / 71°3%14 mph6
Fri, Oct 16☀️ Clear sky92° / 76°6%16 mph6

What this means for Egypt

Compared with normal

Today is slightly cooler than average for October. The forecast high of 86°F is 3.6°F below the 89°F typical for this month.

Rain chance explained

Rain is very unlikely today - plans do not need a backup.

Travel and driving

No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.

Worth knowing

Northern Hemisphere, so peak summer falls in June to August.

Worth knowing

The gap between the warmest and coldest month averages 61°F.

What to pack, what to skip

Pack for the next 7 days
  • Lightweight, light-coloured clothing and a refillable water bottle
  • Sunglasses, a brimmed hat and SPF 30+
Worth avoiding
  • If your dates are flexible, avoid June, July and August - historically the least comfortable months here.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Egypt?

Egypt is a country in Africa. Its coordinates are 30.0444, 31.2357. It lies in Africa.

What is the weather like in Egypt right now?

It is currently 72°F (22°C) with overcast. Humidity is 63% and wind is 1 mph.

When is the best time to visit Egypt?

January, February, March, April, May, June, September, October, November and December offer the most comfortable conditions in Egypt, which has a hot and arid climate. June, July and August are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.

What time zone is Egypt in?

Egypt observes Africa/Cairo (UTC+03:00). The local time is 10:17 PM.

How many people live in Egypt?

Egypt has a population of approximately 112 million.

What is the nearest airport to Egypt?

The closest airports are Cairo International Airport (CAI), 11 mi away and Ben Gurion Airport (TLV), 255 mi away.

What are the top things to do in Egypt?

Popular options include Pyramids of Giza, Valley of the Kings, Historic Cairo, Memphis and its Necropolis - Pyramid Fields, Mount Sinai and Nile River.

What places are in Egypt?

Egypt covers 4 places in this atlas, including Cairo, Valley of the Kings, Mount Sinai and Nile River.

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Data sources and methodology

Place dataUSPOTUS Atlas dataset (countries-v1) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts.
Forecast and observationsOpen-Meteo (ECMWF and national models).
Air quality and pollenCopernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale.
Climate averagesERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years.
MethodScores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing - the block is simply not shown.

Last updated October 1, 2026 at 10:17 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

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