Hot start for Ramadan weather in Egypt as temperatures expected to rise from Monday

CAIRO – 8 March 2024: Egyptians throughout the country are anticipating a hot start to the weather in Ramadan, with the Egyptian Meteorological Authority (EMA) predicting a gradual increase in temperature starting on Monday.

However, evening activities, such as tarawih prayers and social gatherings, are expected to be enjoyable as the EMA forecasts cooler temperatures during nighttime.

No rainfall is expected during the first few days of Ramadan, as the arrival of spring is less than two weeks away.

Prior to Ramadan, warm daytime weather is expected in Greater Cairo, Lower Egypt, northern Upper Egypt, and South Sinai. Southern Upper Egypt will experience even higher temperatures.

All regions across the country can expect cooler weather during the nighttime over the next two days.

Temperatures will continue to rise until Wednesday, with highs reaching 29 degrees Celsius in Greater Cairo and Lower Egypt, 25 degrees Celsius on the North Coast, 31 degrees Celsius in South Sinai and northern Upper Egypt, and 35 degrees Celsius in southern Upper Egypt.

Regarding the lows, temperatures are expected to be around 17 degrees Celsius in Greater Cairo and Lower Egypt, 13 degrees Celsius on the North Coast, 18 degrees Celsius in South Sinai, 14 degrees Celsius in northern Upper Egypt, and 17 degrees Celsius in southern Upper Egypt.

With Ramadan here and spring approaching, make sure to enjoy your time while observing the holy month.

The National Research Institute of Astronomy and Geophysics (NRIAG) forecasts that Ramadan in Egypt will last for a duration of 30 days, commencing on 11 March.