How much longer until fall 2026? The countdown has begun.

As the summer heat intensifies in many parts of the Arab world, many are eagerly awaiting the end of summer and the beginning of autumn 2026, which is one of the most anticipated seasons due to the gradual change in temperatures and the shift towards more moderate weather.

According to astronomical calculations, autumn will begin in the northern hemisphere on Wednesday, September 23, 2026, coinciding with the autumnal equinox, meaning that there are about 70 days left until the start of the season as of today, July 15, 2026.

When does autumn 2026 begin?

The autumn season astronomically begins on September 23, 2026, when the autumnal equinox occurs, when the sun's rays are almost perpendicular to the equator, and the length of night and day is nearly equal in different parts of the world.

After the autumnal equinox, the hours of the night gradually increase, while the hours of the day decrease, indicating the progression towards winter.

Do temperatures drop directly with the onset of autumn?

Although autumn officially begins on September 23, the hot weather does not end immediately in all regions, especially in the Arabian Peninsula and the Levant.

Summer-like conditions often persist during the first weeks of autumn, before temperatures gradually begin to decrease as weather systems change and cooler air masses arrive.

What happens in the fall?

Autumn is a transitional season between summer and winter, characterized by several weather and astronomical changes, most notably:

• A gradual decrease in temperatures.
• The night hours are longer than the daytime hours.
• Wind patterns and air masses are changing.
• The beginning of some rainy weather conditions in different areas.

In the Arab region, autumn represents the beginning of an important transitional phase in the rainy season, as weather indicators begin to gradually shift towards more active weather in some areas.

How many days are left until autumn 2026?

As of July 15, 2026, approximately:

70 days until the start of autumn 2026

The autumn season continues astronomically until the winter solstice on December 21, 2026, marking the beginning of winter.

Summary

As the peak of summer continues and temperatures rise, the countdown to the arrival of autumn 2026 has begun, with about 70 days separating us from the start of this season, which represents the gradual transition from the heat of summer towards more moderate weather.