Planning a trip to northern Egypt? Looks like rain is on the horizon next week

CAIRO – 7 November 2024: Northern Egypt is gearing up for some showers, ranging from light to heavy, expected to kick off this Friday and persist through next Monday in certain areas.

So, if you are in Matrouh, Alexandria, or Port Said, or planning a visit to these magnificent places, it might be a good idea to have a backup plan ready just in case the rain decides to make an appearance.

The Egyptian Meteorological Authority (EMA) reports that Matrouh is likely to see some moderate rainfall on Friday, potentially spreading lightly along the northern coasts and the northern Nile Delta regions.

Expect a chilly start to the day in the early morning, with moderate temperatures throughout the day in northern Egypt and northern Upper Egypt, while things heat up in South Sinai and southern Upper Egypt.

From Saturday to Monday, there is a chance of light to moderate rain in parts of the northern coasts and the Nile Delta.

Here is a sneak peek at the average temperatures forecasted across Egypt next week, courtesy of the EMA:

- Cairo and Lower Egypt – Highs: 24, Lows: 17

- North Coast – Highs: 22, Lows: 17

- Northern Upper Egypt – Highs: 25, Lows: 14

- Southern Upper Egypt – Highs: 29, Lows: 17

Also, keep an eye out for the 'El-Maknasa' storm set to hit the coastal governorates halfway through this month. Alexandria and other northern coastal cities are bracing themselves for this heavy rainstorm, which typically lasts for a solid four days.

El-Maknasa brings with it heavy rainfall and strong winds that can make temperatures take a dip.