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Summer 2025 begins Saturday: High temperatures and humidity expected across Egypt
The General Authority of Meteorology announced that summer 2025 begins on Saturday, and will last for approximately three months.
In its official statement, the authority clarified that the summer season is characterized by stable weather conditions, rising temperatures, and increased humidity levels.
Most days of summer will be influenced by the extension of the Indian Monsoon Depression. This low-pressure system carries extremely hot air masses originating from the Arabian Peninsula's desert. As these masses pass over the Mediterranean Sea, they lose some of their heat but pick up water vapor, leading to both higher temperatures and elevated humidity, which makes the air feel even hotter.
Summer low-pressure systems
The Meteorological Authority noted that while the Indian Monsoon Depression will affect most summer days, there will be periods influenced by the extension of the Mid-Latitude Depression and the Azores High.
These systems bring air masses from Southern Europe, passing over the Mediterranean Sea, resulting in temperatures lower than those associated with the Indian Monsoon Depression.
Regarding temperature forecasts for summer 2025, the General Authority of Meteorology explained that temperatures will be above normal averages, interspersed with intense heatwaves and high humidity levels. The authority added, 'In past years, we have become accustomed to rainfall during summer in the southern governorates due to the tropical belt.'
Friday's weather
Friday will see extremely hot weather during the daytime across Greater Cairo, the Nile Delta, South Sinai, and southern parts of the country. Conditions will be mildly cool along the northern coasts. Nights will be moderately warm across most areas.
