Best Time to Visit Luxor

Egypt · weather by month, temperature and rainfall

Best monthsNovember to February
HottestAugust · 42°C
ColdestJanuary · 7°C
WettestJanuary · 1 mm

The best time to visit Luxor is November to February, when the weather is at its most comfortable for sightseeing and time outdoors. August is the hottest month, with average highs of 42°C (107°F), while January is the coldest, with lows around 7°C (45°F). It's a dry place, with only about 1 mm (0.0 in) of rain in a typical year. August is the least comfortable month, mainly because of the heat.

Luxor weather by month

0°5°10°15°20°25°30°35°40°45°02550January: 1 mm rainFebruary: 0 mm rainMarch: 0 mm rainApril: 0 mm rainMay: 0 mm rainJune: 0 mm rainJuly: 0 mm rainAugust: 0 mm rainSeptember: 0 mm rainOctober: 0 mm rainNovember: 0 mm rainDecember: 0 mm rainJanuary: 22°CFebruary: 25°CMarch: 30°CApril: 35°CMay: 39°CJune: 41°CJuly: 41°CAugust: 42°CSeptember: 40°COctober: 36°CNovember: 29°CDecember: 24°CJanuary: 7°CFebruary: 9°CMarch: 12°CApril: 17°CMay: 21°CJune: 24°CJuly: 25°CAugust: 25°CSeptember: 23°COctober: 19°CNovember: 14°CDecember: 9°CJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec mm°C
Avg high Avg low Rainfall (mm)
Jan22°C / 7°C1 mmExcellentFeb25°C / 9°C0 mmExcellentMar30°C / 12°C0 mmExcellentApr35°C / 17°C0 mmFairMay39°C / 21°C0 mmPoorJun41°C / 24°C0 mmPoorJul41°C / 25°C0 mmPoorAug42°C / 25°C0 mmPoorSep40°C / 23°C0 mmPoorOct36°C / 19°C0 mmFairNov29°C / 14°C0 mmExcellentDec24°C / 9°C0 mmExcellent

Monthly climate table

MonthHighLowRainRainy daysHumiditySun hrs/dayRating
January22°C 72°F7°C 45°F1 mm045%9.4Excellent 10
February25°C 78°F9°C 48°F0 mm037%9.8Excellent 10
March30°C 86°F12°C 54°F0 mm026%10.5Excellent 8.9
April35°C 94°F17°C 62°F0 mm020%11.2Fair 6
May39°C 102°F21°C 70°F0 mm018%12.1Poor 3.6
June41°C 107°F24°C 75°F0 mm018%13.9Poor 2
July41°C 106°F25°C 77°F0 mm020%13.7Poor 2
August42°C 107°F25°C 77°F0 mm021%13.1Poor 1.8
September40°C 103°F23°C 73°F0 mm025%12.4Poor 3
October36°C 96°F19°C 67°F0 mm031%11.4Fair 5.4
November29°C 84°F14°C 57°F0 mm040%10.2Excellent 9.3
December24°C 76°F9°C 49°F0 mm047%9.3Excellent 10

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Luxor?

The best time to visit Luxor is November to February, based on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and plenty of sunshine.

What is the hottest month in Luxor?

August is the hottest month in Luxor, with an average high of 42°C (107°F).

What is the coldest month in Luxor?

January is the coldest month in Luxor, with an average low of 7°C (45°F).

What is the rainiest month in Luxor?

January is the wettest month, with about 1 mm (0.0 in) of rain. December is the driest, with 0 mm (0.0 in).

Nearby destinations

More in Egypt