Egypt is bracing for a significant drop in temperatures on Friday, February 27, 2026, with conditions expected to be severely cold in the early morning, becoming milder during the day but remaining very cold overnight. The Egyptian Meteorological Authority has warned of potential frost formation on crops in central Sinai and is advising residents to prepare for the harsh conditions. This widespread cold snap is impacting travel and daily life across much of the country.
The forecast indicates a high probability of dense fog forming between 4 a.m. And 9 a.m. Across northern regions, including Cairo, the Suez Canal cities, northern Upper Egypt, and central Sinai. This represents expected to significantly reduce visibility and disrupt transportation. There is a chance of light to moderate rainfall along the eastern North Coast, with scattered showers also possible across the northwestern coast, central Sinai, and northern Lower Egypt.
Strong winds are also anticipated across most of the country, exacerbating the feeling of cold. The Egyptian Meteorological Authority has also issued a warning regarding disruptions to maritime navigation along parts of the Red Sea, the Gulf of Suez, and the Gulf of Aqaba, with wind speeds expected to reach between 50 and 70 kilometers per hour and wave heights between 2.5 and 3.5 meters. The disruption to maritime traffic poses risks to shipping and coastal activities.
Temperature Outlook Across Egypt
Here’s a detailed look at the expected high and low temperatures for major cities across Egypt on Friday, February 27, 2026:
- Cairo Governorate: High of 19°C (66°F), Low of 9°C (48°F)
- New Administrative Capital: High of 20°C (68°F), Low of 8°C (46°F)
- 6th of October City: High of 20°C (68°F), Low of 8°C (46°F)
- Benha: High of 19°C (66°F), Low of 9°C (48°F)
Lower Egypt and the Delta
- Damanhour: High of 19°C (66°F), Low of 9°C (48°F)
- Wadi El Natrun: High of 18°C (64°F), Low of 9°C (48°F)
- Kafr El Sheikh: High of 18°C (64°F), Low of 8°C (46°F)
- Baltim: High of 18°C (64°F), Low of 8°C (46°F)
- Mansoura: High of 19°C (66°F), Low of 9°C (48°F)
- Zagazig: High of 19°C (66°F), Low of 9°C (48°F)
- Shibin El Kom: High of 18°C (64°F), Low of 9°C (48°F)
- Tanta: High of 17°C (63°F), Low of 8°C (46°F)
North Coast Cities
- Damietta: High of 17°C (63°F), Low of 8°C (46°F)
- Port Said: High of 17°C (63°F), Low of 12°C (54°F)
- Alexandria: High of 18°C (64°F), Low of 12°C (54°F)
- El Alamein: High of 17°C (63°F), Low of 11°C (52°F)
- Marsa Matruh: High of 17°C (63°F), Low of 12°C (54°F)
- Salloum: High of 16°C (61°F), Low of 10°C (50°F)
- Siwa: High of 19°C (66°F), Low of 6°C (43°F)
Canal Cities and North Sinai
- Ismailia: High of 20°C (68°F), Low of 8°C (46°F)
- Suez: High of 19°C (66°F), Low of 9°C (48°F)
- El Arish: High of 18°C (64°F), Low of 10°C (50°F)
- Rafah: High of 18°C (64°F), Low of 9°C (48°F)
South Sinai
- Ras Sidr: High of 18°C (64°F), Low of 10°C (50°F)
- Nekhel: High of 16°C (61°F), Low of 6°C (43°F)
- St. Catherine: High of 12°C (54°F), Low of 0°C (32°F)
- El Tor: High of 20°C (68°F), Low of 14°C (57°F)
- Taba: High of 19°C (66°F), Low of 11°C (52°F)
- Sharm El Sheikh: High of 22°C (72°F), Low of 14°C (57°F)
Red Sea Cities
- Hurghada: High of 20°C (68°F), Low of 12°C (54°F)
- Ras Ghareb: High of 21°C (70°F), Low of 12°C (54°F)
- Safaga: High of 22°C (72°F), Low of 13°C (55°F)
- Marsa Alam: High of 23°C (73°F), Low of 14°C (57°F)
- Shalatin: High of 26°C (79°F), Low of 17°C (63°F)
- Halayeb: High of 24°C (75°F), Low of 18°C (64°F)
- Abu Ramada: High of 24°C (75°F), Low of 16°C (61°F)
- Marsa Hameera: High of 23°C (73°F), Low of 18°C (64°F)
- Ras Hadarba: High of 22°C (72°F), Low of 18°C (64°F)
- Abreq: High of 25°C (77°F), Low of 14°C (57°F)
- Gebel Elba: High of 24°C (75°F), Low of 15°C (59°F)
North and South Upper Egypt
- Fayoum: High of 19°C (66°F), Low of 9°C (48°F)
- Beni Suef: High of 19°C (66°F), Low of 8°C (46°F)
- Minya: High of 20°C (68°F), Low of 7°C (45°F)
- Asyut: High of 20°C (68°F), Low of 7°C (45°F)
- Sohag: High of 22°C (72°F), Low of 9°C (48°F)
- Qena: High of 23°C (73°F), Low of 10°C (50°F)
- Luxor: High of 24°C (75°F), Low of 10°C (50°F)
- Aswan: High of 25°C (77°F), Low of 11°C (52°F)
- Wadi El Gedid: High of 22°C (72°F), Low of 8°C (46°F)
- Abu Simbel: High of 25°C (77°F), Low of 12°C (54°F)
The Egyptian Meteorological Authority is expected to release another update on Saturday, February 28, 2026, providing a more detailed forecast for the weekend. Residents are encouraged to stay informed through official channels and take necessary precautions to protect themselves from the cold weather. You can identify the latest updates on the Egyptian Meteorological Authority’s website.
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