The Egyptian Meteorological Authority (EMA) released the weather forecast for the start of Ramadan. Thursday will begin with cold to very cold temperatures in the early morning, transitioning to moderate or warm conditions across most regions during the daylight hours. Temperatures are expected to drop significantly at night, potentially becoming severely cold nationwide. In Cairo, temperatures are expected to reach a high of 21C and a low of 12C. Maritime conditions in the Mediterranean remain turbulent with wave heights reaching up to three meters and brisk northwestern winds.

Source: Egypt Independent February 19, 2026 08:56 UTC