Luxor Weather in March

March: warm days, cool starts

March feels like a step into summer: afternoons reach 30°C, while mornings and evenings can still feel cool at 12°C. The air is dry, rain is absent, and you'll get plenty of sun. It's a good month for Karnak Temple, Luxor Temple and a felucca ride on the Nile. The West Bank's open sites can feel harsh in the afternoon, though, so save the Valley of the Kings for the cooler part of the day. April gets hotter still.

For families with young children, the cool mornings make temple visits easier, but long afternoon walks may be tiring.

Holidays and events

March doesn't have one major annual festival tied to Luxor. Ramadan can fall during March, but its dates shift each year with the Islamic calendar. If it does, some local restaurants may have shorter daytime hours, while evenings can feel more active after the fast ends. Check the dates for your travel year before setting dinner plans. You can still visit Luxor's main ancient sites, but don't assume every café or shop will keep usual hours.

Crowds and local tips

Luxor's busiest season is generally November to February, so March can feel less crowded than the winter peak. It's also warmer than February, and April turns up the heat again. Prices may ease as winter demand fades, though they vary by hotel and holiday dates.

At Karnak, don't rush straight to the Great Hypostyle Hall. Walk the avenue of ram-headed sphinxes toward the temple first; it gives you a sense of the site's scale before you reach the huge columns. Then leave time to pause in the shade between courtyards.