Best time to visit · Luxor · Egypt
The best time to visit Luxor
Weather, crowds, prices and events for every month, so you can pick the trip that suits you.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Holger Uwe Schmitt, CC BY-SA 4.0
Quick answer
The best time to visit Luxor is October to April, when days are warm rather than scorching and sightseeing is comfortable. November and March are a good balance of pleasant weather and smaller crowds than the December–February peak. June to August is extremely hot, though sites are quiet and prices low.
Key facts
- Best months
- October–March
- Shoulder season
- April and September
- Warmest month
- June (avg high 41°C (106°F))
- Coldest month
- January (avg high 23°C (73°F))
- Rainiest month
- January (~0 rainy days)
- Lowest hotel prices
- June–August
Seasons
Luxor has a hot desert climate with almost no rain. Winters are sunny with warm days and cool nights; summers are extremely hot, with daytime highs of about 40°C from May to September.
March–May
Spring
Warm in March, then increasingly hot through April and May, with occasional dusty khamsin winds; plan sightseeing for early mornings.
June–August
Summer
Extreme heat around 40°C, empty sites and the lowest prices; only early-morning and evening visits are comfortable.
September–November
Autumn
Heat eases from October, with pleasant November days and the start of the cruise and balloon season.
December–February
Winter
Peak season with warm, sunny days, cold early mornings and the biggest crowds and prices of the year.
Month by month
Long-term averages (rounded). Crowds and prices are relative, 1 (lowest) to 5 (highest). Daylight is sunrise to sunset on the 15th.
| Month | High | Low | Rainy days | Daylight | Crowds | Prices |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 23°C | 6°C | 0 | 10.7 h | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| February | 25°C | 7°C | 0 | 11.3 h | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| March | 29°C | 11°C | 0 | 11.9 h | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| April | 35°C | 16°C | 0 | 12.7 h | 3/5 | 3/5 |
| May | 39°C | 21°C | 0 | 13.4 h | 2/5 | 2/5 |
| June | 41°C | 23°C | 0 | 13.7 h | 1/5 | 1/5 |
| July | 41°C | 24°C | 0 | 13.6 h | 1/5 | 1/5 |
| August | 41°C | 24°C | 0 | 13 h | 2/5 | 1/5 |
| September | 39°C | 22°C | 0 | 12.3 h | 2/5 | 2/5 |
| October | 35°C | 17°C | 0 | 11.5 h | 3/5 | 3/5 |
| November | 29°C | 11°C | 0 | 10.9 h | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| December | 24°C | 7°C | 0 | 10.5 h | 5/5 | 5/5 |
Yearly events
Recurring dates shift from year to year; confirm with the organiser before you book.
| Month | Events |
|---|---|
| January | Egyptian International Marathon around the West Bank temples (usually January) |
| March | Luxor African Film Festival (usually late winter or early spring) |
| December | Christmas and New Year peak (late December) |
Cheapest and quietest times
Hotel prices are usually lowest in June–August, and the sights are quietest in June–July. Many visitors avoid June–August.
What to pack
| Season | Pack |
|---|---|
| Spring | Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen; Comfortable walking shoes |
| Summer | Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen; Comfortable walking shoes |
| Autumn | Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen; Comfortable walking shoes |
| Winter | Light layers for the day and a light jacket for the evening; Comfortable walking shoes |
Questions travellers ask
+What is the best month to visit Luxor?
The best time to visit Luxor is October to April, when days are warm rather than scorching and sightseeing is comfortable. November and March are a good balance of pleasant weather and smaller crowds than the December–February peak. June to August is extremely hot, though sites are quiet and prices low.
+When are hotel prices lowest in Luxor?
Usually in June–August. Extreme heat makes daytime sightseeing tough, but sites are empty and hotel prices at their lowest.
+What is the rainiest month in Luxor?
January, with about 0 days of rain on average.
+How hot does Luxor get?
The warmest month, June, averages highs of 41°C (106°F) and lows of 23°C (73°F).