Month guide · Luxor · Egypt
Luxor in January
What January 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
January is one of the best months to visit Luxor. Expect average highs of 23°C (73°F), lows of 6°C (43°F), about 0 rainy days and roughly 10.7 hours of daylight. Peak season: warm, sunny days ideal for sightseeing, but chilly early mornings for balloon flights and the busiest sites.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 23°C (73°F) / 6°C (43°F)
- Rainy days
- About 0
- Daylight
- About 10.7 hours
- Crowds
- Very busy
- Hotel prices
- Highest
Weather in January
January is the coolest month in Luxor: days average 23°C (73°F) against a yearly average high of 33°C (91°F), and nights fall to about 6°C (43°F). Rain falls on roughly 0 of its 31 days. Compared with December (24°C (75°F)), January is about as warm; by February highs climb to around 25°C (77°F).
- Sunrise (15 January)
- About 06:37
- Sunset (15 January)
- About 17:20
- Daylight
- About 10.7 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, January rates 5 for crowds (the peak is January at 5) and 5 for hotel prices (highest in January). Book accommodation early: January is one of the pricier months.
Events in January
- Egyptian International Marathon around the West Bank temples (usually January)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in January
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
Historic site · East Bank Corniche
Avenue of Sphinxes
Walk a section of the avenue in the early evening when it is cooler, starting from Luxor Temple.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Low cost
- History
- Photo spot
- Outdoors
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 · 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
What to pack
For highs near 23°C, lows near 6°C and 0 wet days: light layers for the day and a light jacket for the evening; comfortable walking shoes.
Is January 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 February–March and October–December. Compare every month.
Luxor in other months
Questions travellers ask
+Is January a good time to visit Luxor?
It is one of the best months to visit Luxor. Peak season: warm, sunny days ideal for sightseeing, but chilly early mornings for balloon flights and the busiest sites.
+How warm is Luxor in January?
Average highs are around 23°C (73°F) and lows around 6°C (43°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Luxor in January?
Expect rain on about 0 days of the month, so it is usually dry.