Luxor Weather in May
Egypt · May climate averages and travel tips
Avg high39°C (102°F)
Avg low21°C (70°F)
Rainfall0 mm (0.0 in)
RatingPoor 3.6/10
Expect very hot days in Luxor in May: the average high is 39°C (102°F) and the average low is 21°C (70°F). May is spring in Egypt. The month is very dry, with about 0 mm (0.0 in) of rain spread over 0 days. The air is dry, with average humidity of just 18%. You get roughly 13.3 hours of daylight and mostly clear skies.
Is May a good time to visit Luxor?
May is not the best time to visit Luxor (3.6/10) mainly because of the heat. The weather is much better in November to February.
May weather at a glance
| Average high | 39°C (102°F) |
|---|---|
| Average low | 21°C (70°F) |
| Daily mean | 30°C (86°F) |
| Rainfall | 0 mm (0.0 in) |
| Rainy days (1 mm+) | 0 |
| Humidity | 18% |
| Cloud cover | 17% |
| Daylight | 13.3 hours |
| Est. sunshine | 12.1 hours/day |
| Wind | 11.7 km/h |
| vs April | 4°C warmer than April, with similar rainfall. |
What to pack for Luxor in May
- light, breathable clothing
- sunscreen and a hat
- swimwear
Luxor weather in other months
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
← AprilBest time to visit LuxorJune →
Better weather in May nearby
- Durban23°C · 57 mm · Excellent
- Tangier21°C · 25 mm · Excellent
- Windhoek24°C · 7 mm · Excellent
- Essaouira21°C · 12 mm · Excellent
- Johannesburg20°C · 16 mm · Excellent
- Dakar23°C · 3 mm · Excellent
Nearby in May
- Aswan41°C · 0 mm
- Hurghada31°C · 0 mm
- Sharm el-Sheikh35°C · 0 mm
- Aqaba34°C · 1 mm
- Giza35°C · 0 mm
- Cairo35°C · 0 mm
Where else is good in May? See where to go in May.