Season guide · Luxor · Egypt
Luxor in autumn
September–November: weather, crowds, prices and the best things to do this time of year.
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Quick answer
Heat eases from October, with pleasant November days and the start of the cruise and balloon season. Expect highs up to 39°C (102°F) and lows around 11°C (52°F), with about 0 rainy days across September–November. October–November are among the best months of the year to visit.
Key facts
- Months
- September–November
- Temperatures
- 11°C (52°F) to 39°C (102°F)
- Rainy days in the season
- About 0
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Hotel prices
- Average
Weather in autumn
| Month | High | Low | Rainy days | Daylight | Crowds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September | 39°C (102°F) | 22°C (72°F) | 0 | 12.3 h | 2/5 |
| October | 35°C (95°F) | 17°C (63°F) | 0 | 11.5 h | 3/5 |
| November | 29°C (84°F) | 11°C (52°F) | 0 | 10.9 h | 4/5 |
Compared with the rest of the year: average highs of 34°C (93°F) against a yearly 33°C (91°F), and 0 of the year's roughly 0 rainy days fall in these 3 months. Crowds rate 3/5 and hotel prices 3/5 on average.
Make the most of the weather
Experience · West Bank Gezira
Sunrise hot-air balloon flight
Dozens of balloons lift off from the West Bank at dawn and drift for about 45 minutes over the Colossi of Memnon, Hatshepsut's temple, farm villages and the Nile.
- Time needed
- About 3–4 hours including transfers
- Cost
- Expensive
- Iconic
- Views
- Couples
- Photo spot
Experience · East Bank Corniche
Felucca sail at sunset
Agree the price, duration and destination with the captain before you board.
- Time needed
- 1–2 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- Couples
- Kids
- Views
- Outdoors
Historic site · East Bank Corniche
Avenue of Sphinxes
The ceremonial processional way linking Luxor Temple and Karnak runs for about 2.7 km, lined with rows of sphinxes, many restored.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Low cost
- History
- Photo spot
- Outdoors
Day trips in autumn
- Esna (About 1 hour by car) — The Temple of Khnum in Esna sits in a pit below the modern town, and restoration has revealed brilliantly coloured ceilings and columns hidden under centuries of soot.
- Edfu (About 1.5–2 hours by car) — The Ptolemaic Temple of Horus at Edfu is the most complete temple in Egypt, with its roof, pylons and inner sanctuary intact.
What to pack
- Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen
- Comfortable walking shoes
Other times of year
Questions travellers ask
+Is autumn a good time to visit Luxor?
Yes: October–November are among the best months. Heat eases from October, with pleasant November days and the start of the cruise and balloon season.
+What is the weather like in Luxor in autumn?
Highs of up to 39°C (102°F) and lows around 11°C (52°F), with about 0 rainy days over the season.