Heat and dust sweep Greater Cairo: Tips to beat the weather

CAIRO – May 10, 2024: Brace yourselves for scorching temperatures and dusty winds across northern Egypt, including Cairo, on Friday. However, relief is on the horizon with more pleasant weather in the days to come.

The challenge today isn't just the heat; dusty winds have decided to join us as we report this weather forecast. If you're allergic to dust, be sure to seal off any potential entrances to your home and keep those pesky particles at bay.

Consider donning a light cloth or even a facemask to cover your nose and mouth, especially if you have to venture outside.

Expect dusty winds to make their presence felt in Greater Cairo, Lower Egypt (the Nile Delta), and possibly the northern coast and northern Upper Egypt.

According to the Egyptian Meteorological Authority (EMA), hot weather isn't limited to Greater Cairo and Lower Egypt but will extend to the eastern northern coast.

So, a day trip to Alexandria might not be the coolest idea today.

If you're seeking respite, the western northern coast offers slightly cooler temperatures, so consider visiting the crystal-clear waters of Matrouh governorate.00

Sharm El-Sheikh, Dahab in South Sinai, and Luxor and Aswan in southern Egypt are sizzling, with temperatures hovering around a toasty 40 degrees Celsius.

Despite the heat, parts of the northern coast and northern Lower Egypt may experience light showers today.

Strong winds reaching speeds of 50-60 km/hour are whipping up waves as high as 2-3 meters along the Mediterranean coast.

Windy conditions will persist in Greater Cairo, Lower Egypt, the northern coast, and other areas until at least Sunday.

As for temperatures, expect highs and lows in Greater Cairo to reach 36 and 21 degrees Celsius on Friday before cooling down to 30 and 18 on Saturday.

The North Coast will see highs of 26 and lows of 18 today but will drop to 24 and 17 on Saturday.

South Sinai will experience highs of 37 and lows of 25 today, lowering to 35 and 23 on Saturday.

In Upper Egypt, the northern parts will reach highs of 39 and lows of 23 today, improving significantly the following day with highs of 33 and lows of 19.

However, the southern parts will witness temperatures of 40 degrees or slightly higher on both Friday and Saturday. So, be sure to avoid direct sunlight and stay indoors as much as possible to beat the heat.