Month guide · Luxor · Egypt
Luxor in August
What August is really like in Luxor: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Diego Delso, CC BY-SA 4.0
Quick answer
August is a month many travellers avoid. Expect average highs of 41°C (106°F), lows of 24°C (75°F), about 0 rainy days and roughly 13 hours of daylight. Extreme heat continues; some summer holiday visitors arrive, mostly on Nile cruises.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 41°C (106°F) / 24°C (75°F)
- Rainy days
- About 0
- Daylight
- About 13 hours
- Crowds
- Quiet
- Hotel prices
- Lowest
Weather in August
August is the 3rd-warmest month in Luxor: days average 41°C (106°F) against a yearly average high of 33°C (91°F), and nights fall to about 24°C (75°F). Rain falls on roughly 0 of its 31 days. Compared with July (41°C (106°F)), August is about as warm; by September highs drop to around 39°C (102°F).
- Sunrise (15 August)
- About 06:23
- Sunset (15 August)
- About 19:25
- Daylight
- About 13 hours
Summer (June–August). Extreme heat around 40°C, empty sites and the lowest prices; only early-morning and evening visits are comfortable.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, August rates 2 for crowds (the peak is January at 5) and 1 for hotel prices (highest in January). That makes August one of the better-value months to book.
Events in August
August has no major recurring festival in Luxor, which usually means easier bookings.
What to do in August
With intense heat, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
Museum · East Bank Corniche
Mummification Museum
A small museum below the Corniche explains how ancient Egyptians mummified people and animals, with tools, canopic jars, coffins and mummified animals including a crocodile and a cat.
- Time needed
- 45 minutes
- Cost
- Low cost
- Kids
- History
- Rainy day
Historic site · West Bank Qurna and Al-Bairat
Howard Carter's House
Stop on the way to or from the Valley of the Kings; it is on the same road.
- Time needed
- 30–45 minutes
- Cost
- Low cost
- History
- Off the beaten path
- Rainy day
Historic site · Karnak
Karnak Temple
The largest religious complex of ancient Egypt grew over some 2,000 years as successive pharaohs added pylons, obelisks and chapels to the temple of Amun-Ra.
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Iconic
- History
- Architecture
- Photo spot
Historic site · East Bank Corniche
Luxor Temple
Visit around sunset and stay as the floodlights come on; it is much cooler and the reliefs look dramatic under the lights.
- Time needed
- 1.5 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Iconic
- History
- After dark
- Photo spot
- Architecture
What to pack
For highs near 41°C, lows near 24°C and 0 wet days: light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen; comfortable walking shoes.
Is August a good time to visit Luxor?
A month many travellers avoid. If your dates are flexible, October–March are better overall. Compare every month.
Luxor in other months
Questions travellers ask
+Is August a good time to visit Luxor?
It is a month many travellers avoid. Extreme heat continues; some summer holiday visitors arrive, mostly on Nile cruises.
+How warm is Luxor in August?
Average highs are around 41°C (106°F) and lows around 24°C (75°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Luxor in August?
Expect rain on about 0 days of the month, so it is usually dry.