Month guide · Luxor · Egypt
Luxor in February
What February 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
February is one of the best months to visit Luxor. Expect average highs of 25°C (77°F), lows of 7°C (45°F), about 0 rainy days and roughly 11.3 hours of daylight. Pleasant and dry, with European winter-break crowds at the major sites.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 25°C (77°F) / 7°C (45°F)
- Rainy days
- About 0
- Daylight
- About 11.3 hours
- Crowds
- Very busy
- Hotel prices
- Highest
Weather in February
February is the 10th-warmest month in Luxor: days average 25°C (77°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 28 days. Compared with January (23°C (73°F)), February is warmer; by March highs climb to around 29°C (84°F).
- Sunrise (15 February)
- About 06:25
- Sunset (15 February)
- About 17:43
- Daylight
- About 11.3 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, February rates 5 for crowds (the peak is January at 5) and 5 for hotel prices (highest in January). Book accommodation early: February is one of the pricier months.
Events in February
February has no major recurring festival in Luxor, which usually means easier bookings.
What to do in February
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
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Historic site · West Bank Qurna and Al-Bairat
Valley of the Kings
Pharaohs of the New Kingdom were buried in rock-cut tombs in this desert valley for about 500 years.
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours
- Cost
- Expensive
- Iconic
- History
- Art
Historic site · West Bank Qurna and Al-Bairat
Temple of Hatshepsut
Visit early or late in the day; the terraces have almost no shade and reflect the heat.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Iconic
- History
- Architecture
- Photo spot
Landmark · West Bank Gezira
Colossi of Memnon
Two seated stone statues of Amenhotep III, each about 18 metres tall, are all that remains above ground of his vast mortuary temple.
- Time needed
- 20 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Iconic
- Free
- History
- Photo spot
Historic site · West Bank Qurna and Al-Bairat
Medinet Habu
Look up in the second court for original blue, red and yellow paint on the ceiling and column tops.
- Time needed
- 1–1.5 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- History
- Art
- Architecture
- Off the beaten path
What to pack
For highs near 25°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 February a good time to visit Luxor?
One of the best months to visit Luxor. The other best months are March and October–January. Compare every month.
Luxor in other months
Questions travellers ask
+Is February a good time to visit Luxor?
It is one of the best months to visit Luxor. Pleasant and dry, with European winter-break crowds at the major sites.
+How warm is Luxor in February?
Average highs are around 25°C (77°F) and lows around 7°C (45°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Luxor in February?
Expect rain on about 0 days of the month, so it is usually dry.