Luxor, EgyptQuick decision
When to visit Luxor?
🌞 Best time overall
March
🌡️ Optimal temperature
14°C–29°C in March
🌧 Least rain
1% rainy days in March
🌧 Wettest month
August (0%)
📅 Best score
9.1/10
By trip type
Best time by type of trip
Valley of the KingsOctober–March — pharaonic tombs, Tutankhamun and Ramesses.
Karnak TempleOctober–March — sphinx avenue, hypostyle hall and obelisks.
Nile CruiseOctober–April — Luxor to Aswan, temples and feluccas.
Hot Air BalloonOctober–April — sunrise over the West Bank and temples.
Monthly climate data
Luxor weather month by month
| Month | Min °C | Max °C | Rainy days (%) | Precip. mm/d | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🌤️ January | 9°C | 22°C | 1% | 0.0 | 9.9h | 8.3/10 |
| 🌤️ February | 10°C | 24°C | 0% | 0.0 | 10.0h | 8.6/10 |
| ☀️ March | 14°C | 29°C | 1% | 0.0 | 10.9h | 9.1/10 |
| ☀️ April | 19°C | 35°C | 1% | 0.0 | 11.7h | 7.4/10 |
| 🥵 May | 24°C | 39°C | 0% | 0.0 | 12.1h | 6.9/10 |
| 🥵 June | 26°C | 41°C | 0% | 0.0 | 12.3h | 6.9/10 |
| 🥵 July | 27°C | 41°C | 0% | 0.0 | 12.1h | 6.9/10 |
| 🥵 August | 27°C | 42°C | 0% | 0.0 | 12.0h | 3.9/10 |
| 🥵 September | 25°C | 39°C | 0% | 0.0 | 11.2h | 6.9/10 |
| 🥵 October | 20°C | 36°C | 0% | 0.0 | 10.8h | 6.9/10 |
| ☀️ November | 16°C | 29°C | 0% | 0.0 | 9.9h | 8.9/10 |
| 🌤️ December | 11°C | 24°C | 0% | 0.0 | 9.6h | 8.6/10 |
Ideal
Fair
Challenging climate
Source: Open-Meteo · 10 years
Seasonal breakdown
What to expect each season
🌸 Spring (Mar–May) — Good time
Average 34°C, 1% rainy days, 11.6h sunshine/day. Score: 7.8/10.
☀️ Summer (Jun–Aug) — Acceptable
Average 41°C, 0% rainy days, 12.1h sunshine/day. Score: 5.9/10.
🍂 Autumn (Sep–Nov) — Good time
Average 35°C, 0% rainy days, 10.6h sunshine/day. Score: 7.6/10.
❄️ Winter (Dec–Feb) — Excellent time
Average 23°C, 0% rainy days, 9.8h sunshine/day. Score: 8.5/10.
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Tip : April, May offer a good weather/price balance — decent score with fewer crowds.
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FAQ
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March is ideal with 1% rainy days and 29°C.
August is the wettest month with 0% rainy days.
Yes, March is the best month with an average of 29°C.
In winter, the average score is 8.5/10. Acceptable conditions for cultural visits.
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