September weather forecast
Egypt

September in Egypt signifies the transition from the intense summer months to the milder autumn season. As the month progresses, there is a gradual decrease in temperature across the country, resulting in relatively cooler and more comfortable weather.

In Cairo and other northern regions, including the Mediterranean coast, the intense summer heat starts to recede. Cairo experiences average low temperatures of 20.6°C (69.1°F) and average high temperatures decreasing to 34.4°C (93.9°F). The Mediterranean Sea continues to exert its moderating influence, causing the coastal areas to experience lower temperatures than the interior regions.

Rainfall in September is still minimal across Egypt, but the month marks the beginning of an upward trend in precipitation that continues through the upcoming winter months. Cities like Alexandria begin to experience a slight increase in humidity, providing relief from the arid conditions of the previous months.

In the Sinai Peninsula, there are still no signs of frost or snowfall at higher altitudes, such as at Mount Catherine. However, the region, along with southern cities like Aswan and Luxor, starts to experience a noticeable decrease in peak daytime temperatures, now reaching up to 39.4°C (102.9°F).

Seawater temperatures in September remain suitable for beach activities and water sports. At Sharm El Sheikh, on the Red Sea coast, the seawater temperatures fluctuate between 27.2°C (81°F) and 28.9°C (84°F). The Mediterranean Sea near Alexandria maintains relatively cooler seawater temperatures, ranging from 25.6°C (78.1°F) to 27.2°C (81°F).

Compared to August, September experiences a significant drop in temperatures and a slight increase in humidity. With the arrival of the subsequent month of October, these trends are expected to continue, making the climate more tolerable and signaling the full onset of the autumn season.

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• Cairo - September »
  In September, the average relative humidity in Cairo is 60%. Cairo experiences an average high-temperature of a still hot 32.6°C (90.7°F) with the onset of September, subtly varied from August's 34.2°C (93.6°F).
• Alexandria - September »
  In Alexandria, in September, the average water temperature is 27.3°C (81.1°F). What is the sea water temperature in September in Alexandria?
• Giza - September »
  On the first day of September in Giza, Egypt, sunrise is at 6:32 am and sunset at 7:17 pm. September spells a slight reprieve from the intrusive summer heat for Giza.
• Port Said - September »
  In Port Said, in September, the average water temperature is 27.9°C (82.2°F). Thus, receding temperatures, prolonged dry conditions, warm sea temperatures, and the return of slight rainfall highlight the September weather in Port Said.
• Suez - September »
  The average heat index, which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, in September is evaluated at 38°C (100.4°F). In the month of September, the average temperature in Suez dips to a pleasant 22.8°C (73°F) during the night.
• Luxor - September »
  As August transitions into September, Luxor records an average high-temperature of a torrid 38.8°C (101.8°F), showing a gentle shift from the preceding month. On the first day of September in Luxor, sunrise is at 6:29 am and sunset at 7:08 pm.
• Asyut - September »
  Asyut, in the heat of September, registers a significant plunge to a mean of 19.6°C (67.3°F) during the nights. In September, the average heat index, which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, is estimated at 36°C (96.8°F).
• Ismailia - September »
  On the last day of September, in Ismailia, Egypt, sunrise is at 6:44 am and sunset at 6:37 pm EEST. On the first day of September in Ismailia sunrise is at 6:27 am and sunset at 7:13 pm.
• Zagazig - September »
  Zagazig registers an average high-temperature of a still tropical 31.4°C (88.5°F) with the arrival of September, showing minor deviation from the preceding month. In Zagazig rain does not fall in June through September.
• Aswan - September »
  In Aswan rain does not fall in January through April, June, July, September, November and December. In Aswan, rain does not fall in January through April, June, July, September, November and December.
• Damietta - September »
  On the first day of September in Damietta, sunrise is at 6:28 am and sunset at 7:16 pm. Damietta, Egypt, records an average high-temperature of a moderately hot 28.9°C (84°F) in September, maintaining a close correlation with August's 30.3°C (86.5°F).
• Minya - September »
  September's advent in Minya presents an average high-temperature of a tropical 34°C (93.2°F), indicating a slight variation from the conditions of the previous month. In Minya, rain does not fall in January, February, April through September.