The month in detail
What to expect in July
In the height of summer, Luxor sees high temperatures (41°C). Heat is a factor for outdoor activities. Rain is virtually absent (0% of days) — ideal for planning without a backup.
July ranks 10 out of 12 months in Luxor.
This month's conditions
What it's like in July
UV index
8 · high
sunscreen and hat advised
Feels like
dry air
8°
Daylight
13.5h of daylight
Air quality
poor
AQI 102
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Is July the right month?
The best month in Luxor is November (9.5/10), 6.4 pts higher than July.
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Plan your trip
Hotels at their lowest outside peak season, highest on comfortable months. Shoulder seasons offer a good price/climate compromise.
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Practical info
What you need to know before you go
Three angles: the country (language, currency, safety, budget), the year-round climate, and the specifics of a beach holiday.
Country · Egypt
🗣️LanguageArabic
💶CurrencyEgyptian Pound (£)
🚗DrivingRight-hand
🛡️Safety ⓘSafe · 2/5
💰Cost of living ⓘVery cheap · 1/5
🌡️ Climate
🌍Climate typeTemperate oceanic
📈Climate trend ⓘ+1.18°C/decade
🔥Hottest monthAugust · 42°C
❄️Coolest monthJanuary · 22°C
🌧️Rainiest month ⓘDecember · 3%
🏖️ Beach holiday
📅Peak seasonJuin → Sept
🏖️Swell (Sept–Mar) ⓘModérée
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Other destinations in July
If July doesn't convince you for this destination, compare with others.
Location
Where is Luxor ?
Global position + regional geographic context.
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🔍 Geographic context
EgyptTemperate oceanic climate with a 9.5 → 3.0 gap between best and worst month. 10 years of ERA5 data to choose by project.
25.69°N · 32.64°E
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Luxor?
March is the best month with 29.0°C highs, 14.0°C lows, 9.8h of sunshine and 1.0% rainy days. The months of March & November offer comparable conditions.
How many hours of sunshine does Luxor get in March?
Luxor averages 9.8 sunshine hours per day in March. It is the sunniest month with a climate score of 9.3/10.
What is the rainiest month in Luxor?
August is the most unfavourable month with August has the lowest climate score of the year and the lowest climate score of the year.
What are the temperatures at night in Luxor in March?
In March, overnight lows reach 14.0°C, while afternoon highs average 29.0°C.
Is Luxor good in winter?
In winter (December-February), Luxor scores 8.6/10 on average — Decent period conditions for cultural visits.. The best month overall remains March with a score of 9.3/10.
When should you avoid Luxor?
August is the most difficult month to visit Luxor, with August has the lowest climate score of the year. Climate conditions are at their lowest of the year during this period.
Do you need sun protection in Luxor in July?
The average UV index reaches 8 in July in Luxor (high), with about 13.5h of daylight. Sunscreen and hat advised.