Climate guide for Luxor, Egypt

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About Luxor

Luxor is a sightseeing destination in Egypt. World's greatest open-air museum, home to Karnak, Valley of the Kings, and the Nile. Use the monthly scores to plan walking and sightseeing days around heat, rainfall, humidity and daylight.

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When to visit Luxor: the short answer

The best time to visit Luxor is February, followed by March, November. Those months combine the most usable temperatures with the fewest lost days to rain: February averages 14°C with 0 mm of rain and about 22 sunny days. The months to avoid unless you have a specific reason are July, June. If budget matters more than perfect weather, May is the strongest of the low-rate months at 6.1/10.

Across the year Luxor swings from 13°C in January to 34°C in August, a 21-degree spread, while rainfall ranges from 0 mm in March to 2 mm in August. 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 3.8 points on a 10-point scale.

Warmest month: August (34°C). Coolest: January (13°C). Driest: March (0 mm). Wettest: August (2 mm).

Luxor month by month

January in Luxor — the year's strongest window

Best window · 9.1/10

January averages 13°C (56°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 2 mm for the month, with about 18 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 9.1/10 — the reference point every other month on this page is measured against.

Expect peak pricing, and this is one of the busiest months here.

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

February in Luxor — the year's strongest window

Best window · 9.6/10

February averages 14°C (58°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 22 sunny days and 11.1 hours of daylight to work with.

On our climate-comfort scale this is the top-ranked month of the year for Luxor at 9.6/10 — 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 · 9.4/10

March averages 20°C (67°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 0 mm for the month, with about 31 sunny days and 11.8 hours of daylight to work with.

On our climate-comfort scale this is the top-ranked month of the year for Luxor at 9.4/10 — 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 light clothing, swimwear and real sun protection.

April in Luxor — reliably good (7th best month)

Good · 7.4/10

April averages 26°C (79°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 12.6 hours of daylight to work with.

It scores 7.4/10 here, 7th of 12 months, against 9.6/10 in the destination's best month.

Expect mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.

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

If your dates are flexible, February is materially better in Luxor — 2.2 points higher on the same scale.

May in Luxor — workable with trade-offs

Trade-offs · 6.1/10

May averages 29°C (85°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 13.3 hours of daylight to work with.

It scores 6.1/10 here, 8th of 12 months, against 9.6/10 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, February is materially better in Luxor — 3.5 points higher on the same scale.

June in Luxor — workable with trade-offs

Trade-offs · 5.8/10

June averages 33°C (92°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 13.6 hours of daylight to work with.

It scores 5.8/10 here, 11th of 12 months, against 9.6/10 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, February is materially better in Luxor — 3.8 points higher on the same scale.

July in Luxor — workable with trade-offs

Trade-offs · 5.8/10

July averages 33°C (92°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 13.5 hours of daylight to work with.

It scores 5.8/10 here, 12th of 12 months, against 9.6/10 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, February is materially better in Luxor — 3.8 points higher on the same scale.

August in Luxor — workable with trade-offs

Trade-offs · 5.9/10

August averages 34°C (93°F) — genuinely punishing heat. Anything outdoors needs to happen before 10am.

Rain is a non-issue at 2 mm for the month, with about 31 sunny days and 12.9 hours of daylight to work with.

It scores 5.9/10 here, 9th of 12 months, against 9.6/10 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, February is materially better in Luxor — 3.7 points higher on the same scale.

September in Luxor — workable with trade-offs

Trade-offs · 5.9/10

September 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 30 sunny days and 12.1 hours of daylight to work with.

It scores 5.9/10 here, 10th of 12 months, against 9.6/10 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, February is materially better in Luxor — 3.7 points higher on the same scale.

October in Luxor — reliably good (6th best month)

Good · 7.7/10

October averages 26°C (79°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 26 sunny days and 11.4 hours of daylight to work with.

It scores 7.7/10 here, 6th of 12 months, against 9.6/10 in the destination's best month.

Expect mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.

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

If your dates are flexible, February is materially better in Luxor — 1.9 points higher on the same scale.

November in Luxor — the year's strongest window

Best window · 9.4/10

November averages 21°C (69°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 0 mm for the month, with about 18 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 9.4/10 — 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 light clothing, swimwear and real sun protection.

December in Luxor — the year's strongest window

Best window · 9.2/10

December averages 16°C (61°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 15 sunny days and 10.4 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 peak pricing, and this is one of the busiest months here.

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 February, March, November, December, January. February is the single peak month with an Ideal Weather score of 9.6/10 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 13°C in January to 34°C in August, with Ideal Weather scores between 5.8 and 9.6 out of 10.
Which months should I avoid in Luxor?
The lowest Ideal Weather-scoring months in Luxor are June (5.8/10), July (5.8/10), August (5.9/10). These months typically combine less comfortable temperatures, higher rainfall or fewer sunny days.
When is the rainy season in Luxor?
August is the wettest month in Luxor, averaging about 2 mm of rainfall. March is the driest, at roughly 0 mm.
Which is the sunniest month in Luxor?
March 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 (February, March, November, December, January) 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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