City, Egypt
Luxor weather by month and the best time to visit
When to go to Luxor
Nov–Feb is warm by day and cool at night, and busiest. Mar–Apr heats up; May–Sep reaches 40–45°C, so start sightseeing at dawn.
Luxor weather by month
Average daily high, rainfall and conditions.
- Jan22°1 mm
- Feb25°0 mm
- Mar30°0 mm
- Apr35°0 mm
- May39°0 mm
- Jun42°0 mm
- Jul42°0 mm
- Aug42°0 mm
- Sep40°0 mm
- Oct36°0 mm
- Nov29°0 mm
- Dec24°0 mm
Monthly averages
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Humidity | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 22°C72°F | 7°C44°F | 1 mm | 45% | Pleasant |
| February | 25°C77°F | 9°C48°F | 0 mm | 36% | Pleasant |
| March | 30°C86°F | 12°C54°F | 0 mm | 26% | Pleasant |
| April | 35°C94°F | 17°C63°F | 0 mm | 20% | Hot |
| May | 39°C102°F | 22°C71°F | 0 mm | 18% | Very hot |
| June | 42°C107°F | 24°C76°F | 0 mm | 18% | Very hot |
| July | 42°C107°F | 25°C78°F | 0 mm | 20% | Very hot |
| August | 42°C107°F | 25°C77°F | 0 mm | 21% | Very hot |
| September | 40°C103°F | 22°C72°F | 0 mm | 25% | Very hot |
| October | 36°C96°F | 19°C67°F | 0 mm | 30% | Hot |
| November | 29°C84°F | 13°C56°F | 0 mm | 40% | Pleasant |
| December | 24°C74°F | 8°C47°F | 0 mm | 47% | Pleasant |
Best months across Egypt
| Place | Best months | Warmest month |
|---|---|---|
| Cairo | Feb–Apr, Oct–Nov | Jul (39°C) |
| Luxor | Nov–Mar | Aug (42°C) |
| Hurghada | Mar–May, Oct–Nov | Aug (35°C) |
| Sharm El Sheikh | Mar–May, Oct–Nov | Aug (39°C) |
| Aswan | Nov–Mar | Aug (44°C) |
| Dahab | Mar–May, Oct–Nov | Aug (42°C) |
| Alexandria | Apr–May, Oct–Nov | Aug (34°C) |
| Giza | Feb–Mar, Oct–Dec | Jul (39°C) |
| Marsa Alam | Mar–May, Oct–Nov | Aug (36°C) |
| El Gouna | Mar–May, Oct–Nov | Aug (35°C) |
| Siwa Oasis | Feb–Apr, Oct–Nov | Jul (38°C) |
Quick answers
What is the best month to visit Luxor?
Nov–Mar. Nov–Feb is warm by day and cool at night, and busiest. Mar–Apr heats up; May–Sep reaches 40–45°C, so start sightseeing at dawn.
When is the rainy season in Luxor?
Rain peaks in January with about 1 mm. No month averages 150 mm or more.
What is the hottest month in Luxor?
August, with average highs of 42°C (107°F).
How cold does Luxor get?
The coolest nights are in January, averaging 7°C (44°F).
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Sources
- NASA POWER climatology (2001–2020)
- Egypt Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities
- EgyptAir
- UK FCDO travel advice: Egypt
Climate averages are modelled from NASA POWER (MERRA-2) for 2001–2020 at about 50 km resolution, so coasts and valleys can differ a little. Temperatures are adjusted by 1°C for the city's elevation. Compiled and reviewed by SoloSquare. How we compile and score this. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.