Climate guide for Luxor, Egypt

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About Luxor

November-March eases Luxor heat for Karnak, Luxor Temple evenings, and West Bank tombs. Balloon or tombs at dawn; museum time covers midday desert glare.

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Travel Tips

Timing & weather
Check Luxor's monthly climate scores before locking flights - mediterranean patterns shift comfort for sightseeing trips across the year.
Getting around
In Luxor, pair a walkable core day with one transit or transfer buffer - crowds and traffic vary by season in Egypt.
Tickets & access
Reserve popular museums and day trips from Luxor ahead in peak months; shoulder seasons are more flexible.
Pack for the profile
Comfortable walking shoes and a day bag matter more than formal wear for most Luxor sightseeing days.

Things to do in Luxor

Luxor, Egypt. Live activities and tours from GetYourGuide, matched to this destination.

When to visit Luxor: the short answer

The best time to visit Luxor is January, followed by February, December. Those months combine the most usable temperatures with the fewest lost days to rain: January averages 17°C with 1 mm of rain and about 31 sunny days. The months to avoid unless you have a specific reason are May, July. If budget matters more than perfect weather, October is the strongest of the low-rate months at 6.8/10.

Across the year Luxor swings from 17°C in January to 36°C in August, a 19-degree spread, while rainfall ranges from 0 mm in June to 1 mm in January. That is the whole planning problem in one sentence: Luxor is not equally good year-round, and the difference between the best and worst month here is 4 points on a 10-point scale.

Warmest month: August (36°C). Coolest: January (17°C). Driest: June (0 mm). Wettest: January (1 mm).

Luxor month by month

January in Luxor — the year's strongest window

Best window · 9.7/10

January averages 17°C (62°F), the range most people find easiest for walking a city all day without either overheating or losing daylight to weather.

Rain is a non-issue at 1 mm for the month, with about 31 sunny days and 10.7 hours of daylight to work with.

On our climate-comfort scale this is the top-ranked month of the year for Luxor at 9.7/10 — the reference point every other month on this page is measured against.

Expect peak pricing, and this is one of the busiest months here. You are paying the year's highest rates for the year's best conditions — book early or shift a few weeks either side.

Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening.

February in Luxor — the year's strongest window

Best window · 9.7/10

February averages 17°C (63°F), the range most people find easiest for walking a city all day without either overheating or losing daylight to weather.

Rain is a non-issue at 0 mm for the month, with about 28 sunny days and 11.3 hours of daylight to work with.

On our climate-comfort scale this is the top-ranked month of the year for Luxor at 9.7/10 — the reference point every other month on this page is measured against.

Expect peak pricing, and this is one of the busiest months here. You are paying the year's highest rates for the year's best conditions — book early or shift a few weeks either side.

Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening.

March in Luxor — the year's strongest window

Best window · 9.3/10

March averages 22°C (72°F) — warm enough for beach and boat plans, still short of the heat that pushes sightseeing into early morning.

Rain is a non-issue at 1 mm for the month, with about 31 sunny days and 12 hours of daylight to work with.

On our climate-comfort scale this is the top-ranked month of the year for Luxor at 9.3/10 — the reference point every other month on this page is measured against.

Expect mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.

Pack light clothing, swimwear and real sun protection.

April in Luxor — workable with trade-offs

Trade-offs · 6.6/10

April averages 28°C (82°F), so the practical pattern is early mornings, a long midday break, and evenings back outside.

Rain is a non-issue at 0 mm for the month, with about 30 sunny days and 12.8 hours of daylight to work with.

It scores 6.6/10 here, 7th of 12 months, against 9.7/10 in the destination's best month.

Expect low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.

Pack the lightest breathable clothing you own, a hat, and more water than feels necessary.

If your dates are flexible, January is materially better in Luxor — 3.1 points higher on the same scale.

May in Luxor — workable with trade-offs

Trade-offs · 5.7/10

May averages 32°C (89°F), so the practical pattern is early mornings, a long midday break, and evenings back outside.

Rain is a non-issue at 0 mm for the month, with about 31 sunny days and 13.4 hours of daylight to work with.

It scores 5.7/10 here, 12th of 12 months, against 9.7/10 in the destination's best month.

Expect low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.

Pack the lightest breathable clothing you own, a hat, and more water than feels necessary.

If your dates are flexible, January is materially better in Luxor — 4 points higher on the same scale.

June in Luxor — workable with trade-offs

Trade-offs · 5.8/10

June averages 35°C (94°F) — genuinely punishing heat. Anything outdoors needs to happen before 10am.

Rain is a non-issue at 0 mm for the month, with about 30 sunny days and 13.7 hours of daylight to work with.

It scores 5.8/10 here, 10th of 12 months, against 9.7/10 in the destination's best month.

Expect low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.

Pack the lightest breathable clothing you own, a hat, and more water than feels necessary.

If your dates are flexible, January is materially better in Luxor — 3.9 points higher on the same scale.

July in Luxor — workable with trade-offs

Trade-offs · 5.8/10

July averages 35°C (96°F) — genuinely punishing heat. Anything outdoors needs to happen before 10am.

Rain is a non-issue at 0 mm for the month, with about 31 sunny days and 13.6 hours of daylight to work with.

It scores 5.8/10 here, 11th of 12 months, against 9.7/10 in the destination's best month.

Expect low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.

Pack the lightest breathable clothing you own, a hat, and more water than feels necessary.

If your dates are flexible, January is materially better in Luxor — 3.9 points higher on the same scale.

August in Luxor — workable with trade-offs

Trade-offs · 5.9/10

August averages 36°C (96°F) — genuinely punishing heat. Anything outdoors needs to happen before 10am.

Rain is a non-issue at 0 mm for the month, with about 31 sunny days and 13 hours of daylight to work with.

It scores 5.9/10 here, 8th of 12 months, against 9.7/10 in the destination's best month.

Expect low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.

Pack the lightest breathable clothing you own, a hat, and more water than feels necessary.

If your dates are flexible, January is materially better in Luxor — 3.8 points higher on the same scale.

September in Luxor — workable with trade-offs

Trade-offs · 5.9/10

September averages 33°C (91°F) — genuinely punishing heat. Anything outdoors needs to happen before 10am.

Rain is a non-issue at 0 mm for the month, with about 30 sunny days and 12.3 hours of daylight to work with.

It scores 5.9/10 here, 9th of 12 months, against 9.7/10 in the destination's best month.

Expect low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.

Pack the lightest breathable clothing you own, a hat, and more water than feels necessary.

If your dates are flexible, January is materially better in Luxor — 3.8 points higher on the same scale.

October in Luxor — workable with trade-offs

Trade-offs · 6.8/10

October averages 28°C (83°F), so the practical pattern is early mornings, a long midday break, and evenings back outside.

Rain is a non-issue at 0 mm for the month, with about 31 sunny days and 11.5 hours of daylight to work with.

It scores 6.8/10 here, 6th of 12 months, against 9.7/10 in the destination's best month.

Expect low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination. That combination — decent conditions at the lowest rates of the year — is the best value window on this page.

Pack the lightest breathable clothing you own, a hat, and more water than feels necessary.

If your dates are flexible, January is materially better in Luxor — 2.9 points higher on the same scale.

November in Luxor — the year's strongest window

Best window · 9.2/10

November averages 23°C (74°F) — warm enough for beach and boat plans, still short of the heat that pushes sightseeing into early morning.

Rain is a non-issue at 1 mm for the month, with about 30 sunny days and 10.9 hours of daylight to work with.

On our climate-comfort scale this is the top-ranked month of the year for Luxor at 9.2/10 — the reference point every other month on this page is measured against.

Expect mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.

Pack light clothing, swimwear and real sun protection.

December in Luxor — the year's strongest window

Best window · 9.7/10

December averages 18°C (64°F), the range most people find easiest for walking a city all day without either overheating or losing daylight to weather.

Rain is a non-issue at 0 mm for the month, with about 31 sunny days and 10.6 hours of daylight to work with.

On our climate-comfort scale this is the top-ranked month of the year for Luxor at 9.7/10 — the reference point every other month on this page is measured against.

Expect peak pricing, and this is one of the busiest months here. You are paying the year's highest rates for the year's best conditions — book early or shift a few weeks either side.

Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening.

Frequently asked

When is the best time to visit Luxor, Egypt?
In Ideal Weather mode, the best months to visit Luxor are January, February, December, March, November. January is the single peak month with an Ideal Weather score of 9.7/10 based on temperature, rainfall, humidity, daylight and historical sunny days.
What is the weather like in Luxor year-round?
Luxor has a climate profile suited to sightseeing and cultural travel. Average monthly temperatures range from 17°C in January to 36°C in August, with Ideal Weather scores between 5.7 and 9.7 out of 10.
Which months should I avoid in Luxor?
The lowest Ideal Weather-scoring months in Luxor are May (5.7/10), June (5.8/10), July (5.8/10). These months typically combine less comfortable temperatures, higher rainfall or fewer sunny days.
When is the rainy season in Luxor?
January is the wettest month in Luxor, averaging about 1 mm of rainfall. June is the driest, at roughly 0 mm.
Which is the sunniest month in Luxor?
January sees the most sun in Luxor, with about 31 sunny days on average - ideal for outdoor plans.
Is Luxor a good destination for sightseeing and cultural travel?
Luxor is well suited to sightseeing and cultural travel. Its highest Ideal Weather window (January, February, December, March, November) aligns with the conditions travelers usually look for in this style of trip.
How is the bestime.to score for Luxor calculated?
Each month receives an Ideal Weather score from 0-10 using ERA5 climate normals for Luxor: temperature comfort, precipitation, humidity, daylight hours, and historical sunny days - weighted for sightseeing and cultural travel.

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