Month guide · Luxor · Egypt
Luxor in April
What April is really like in Luxor: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Charlesdrakew at English Wikipedia, Public domain
Quick answer
April is a shoulder-season month. Expect average highs of 35°C (95°F), lows of 16°C (61°F), about 0 rainy days and roughly 12.7 hours of daylight. Hot by midday, so sightseeing shifts to early morning and evening; Easter brings a rise in visitors.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 35°C (95°F) / 16°C (61°F)
- Rainy days
- About 0
- Daylight
- About 12.7 hours
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Hotel prices
- Average
Weather in April
April is the 6th-warmest month in Luxor: days average 35°C (95°F) against a yearly average high of 33°C (91°F), and nights fall to about 16°C (61°F). Rain falls on roughly 0 of its 30 days. Compared with March (29°C (84°F)), April is warmer; by May highs climb to around 39°C (102°F).
- Sunrise (15 April)
- About 05:27
- Sunset (15 April)
- About 18:12
- Daylight
- About 12.7 hours
Spring (March–May). Warm in March, then increasingly hot through April and May, with occasional dusty khamsin winds; plan sightseeing for early mornings.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, April rates 3 for crowds (the peak is January at 5) and 3 for hotel prices (highest in January). Prices sit in the middle of the year's range.
Events in April
April has no major recurring festival in Luxor, which usually means easier bookings.
What to do in April
With intense heat, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
Experience · East Bank Corniche
Felucca sail at sunset
Traditional wooden sailboats wait along the Corniche to take passengers out on the Nile for an hour or two, often to Banana Island upstream.
- Time needed
- 1–2 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- Couples
- Kids
- Views
- Outdoors
Market · Souq and station area
Luxor souq
Haggle with a smile and walk away if the price does not suit; the same items are sold at many stalls.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Free
- Shopping
- Free
- After dark
- Food
Museum · East Bank Corniche
Luxor Museum
This compact, well-lit museum on the Corniche displays statues and objects from Theban temples and tombs, including finds from Tutankhamun's tomb and a cache of statues discovered beneath Luxor Temple's court in 1989.
- Time needed
- 1–1.5 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- History
- Art
- Rainy day
Museum · East Bank Corniche
Mummification Museum
Older children usually enjoy it; it takes under an hour and pairs well with Luxor Temple nearby.
- Time needed
- 45 minutes
- Cost
- Low cost
- Kids
- History
- Rainy day
What to pack
For highs near 35°C, lows near 16°C and 0 wet days: light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen; comfortable walking shoes.
Is April a good time to visit Luxor?
A shoulder-season month. If your dates are flexible, October–March are better overall. Compare every month.
Luxor in other months
Questions travellers ask
+Is April a good time to visit Luxor?
It is a shoulder-season month. Hot by midday, so sightseeing shifts to early morning and evening; Easter brings a rise in visitors.
+How warm is Luxor in April?
Average highs are around 35°C (95°F) and lows around 16°C (61°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Luxor in April?
Expect rain on about 0 days of the month, so it is usually dry.