Month guide · Luxor · Egypt
Luxor in December
What December is really like in Luxor: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Zureks, CC BY-SA 3.0
Quick answer
December is one of the best months to visit Luxor. Expect average highs of 24°C (75°F), lows of 7°C (45°F), about 0 rainy days and roughly 10.5 hours of daylight. Warm days and cold nights; Christmas and New Year are the busiest and highest-priced weeks.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 24°C (75°F) / 7°C (45°F)
- Rainy days
- About 0
- Daylight
- About 10.5 hours
- Crowds
- Very busy
- Hotel prices
- Highest
Weather in December
December is the 11th-warmest month in Luxor: days average 24°C (75°F) against a yearly average high of 33°C (91°F), and nights fall to about 7°C (45°F). Rain falls on roughly 0 of its 31 days. Compared with November (29°C (84°F)), December is cooler; by January highs stay near 23°C (73°F).
- Sunrise (15 December)
- About 06:29
- Sunset (15 December)
- About 17:01
- Daylight
- About 10.5 hours
Winter (December–February). Peak season with warm, sunny days, cold early mornings and the biggest crowds and prices of the year.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, December rates 5 for crowds (the peak is January at 5) and 5 for hotel prices (highest in January). Book accommodation early: December is one of the pricier months.
Events in December
- Christmas and New Year peak (late December)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in December
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
Historic site · East Bank Corniche
Luxor Temple
Built mainly by Amenhotep III and Ramesses II, this temple in the centre of town is fronted by colossal statues and a single obelisk; its twin stands in the Place de la Concorde in Paris.
- Time needed
- 1.5 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Iconic
- History
- After dark
- Photo spot
- Architecture
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Historic site · West Bank Qurna and Al-Bairat
Valley of the Kings
Go at opening time, and choose the extra ticket for Ramesses VI or Seti I if you can only add one; both have exceptionally well-preserved paintwork.
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours
- Cost
- Expensive
- Iconic
- History
- Art
Historic site · West Bank Qurna and Al-Bairat
Temple of Hatshepsut
The mortuary temple of Hatshepsut, one of ancient Egypt's few female pharaohs, rises in three colonnaded terraces against the cliffs of Deir el-Bahari.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Iconic
- History
- Architecture
- Photo spot
Landmark · West Bank Gezira
Colossi of Memnon
Stop on the way back from the tombs in the late afternoon, when the light on the statues is warmer and the tour buses have gone.
- Time needed
- 20 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Iconic
- Free
- History
- Photo spot
What to pack
For highs near 24°C, lows near 7°C and 0 wet days: light layers for the day and a light jacket for the evening; comfortable walking shoes.
Is December a good time to visit Luxor?
One of the best months to visit Luxor, with a notable event on the calendar. The other best months are January–March and October–November. Compare every month.
Luxor in other months
Questions travellers ask
+Is December a good time to visit Luxor?
It is one of the best months to visit Luxor. Warm days and cold nights; Christmas and New Year are the busiest and highest-priced weeks.
+How warm is Luxor in December?
Average highs are around 24°C (75°F) and lows around 7°C (45°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Luxor in December?
Expect rain on about 0 days of the month, so it is usually dry.