Month guide · Luxor · Egypt
Luxor in July
What July is really like in Luxor: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Fotograf/Photographer: Peter J. Bubenik (1995), CC BY-SA 2.0
.jpg){kind=link}
Quick answer
July is a month many travellers avoid. Expect average highs of 41°C (106°F), lows of 24°C (75°F), about 0 rainy days and roughly 13.6 hours of daylight. One of the hottest months; only early-morning visits are comfortable.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 41°C (106°F) / 24°C (75°F)
- Rainy days
- About 0
- Daylight
- About 13.6 hours
- Crowds
- Very quiet
- Hotel prices
- Lowest
Weather in July
July is the 2nd-warmest month in Luxor: days average 41°C (106°F) against a yearly average high of 33°C (91°F), and nights fall to about 24°C (75°F). Rain falls on roughly 0 of its 31 days. Compared with June (41°C (106°F)), July is about as warm; by August highs stay near 41°C (106°F).
- Sunrise (15 July)
- About 06:08
- Sunset (15 July)
- About 19:43
- Daylight
- About 13.6 hours
Summer (June–August). Extreme heat around 40°C, empty sites and the lowest prices; only early-morning and evening visits are comfortable.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, July rates 1 for crowds (the peak is January at 5) and 1 for hotel prices (highest in January). That makes July one of the better-value months to book.
Events in July
July has no major recurring festival in Luxor, which usually means easier bookings.
What to do in July
With intense heat, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
Historic site · West Bank Qurna and Al-Bairat
Deir el-Medina
The tomb of Sennedjem has some of the brightest paintings on the West Bank.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Low cost
- History
- Art
- Off the beaten path
Historic site · West Bank Qurna and Al-Bairat
Ramesseum
The mortuary temple of Ramesses II includes the toppled fragments of a colossal granite statue that inspired Shelley's poem 'Ozymandias', alongside Osiride pillars and mud-brick storerooms.
- Time needed
- 45 minutes
- Cost
- Low cost
- History
- 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
Market · Souq and station area
Luxor souq
The covered tourist market runs inland from Luxor Temple, selling spices, scarves, galabiyas, alabaster and papyrus, with more local stalls of fruit, vegetables and household goods further in.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Free
- Shopping
- Free
- After dark
- Food
What to pack
For highs near 41°C, lows near 24°C and 0 wet days: light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen; comfortable walking shoes.
Is July a good time to visit Luxor?
A month many travellers avoid. If your dates are flexible, October–March are better overall. Compare every month.
Luxor in other months
Questions travellers ask
+Is July a good time to visit Luxor?
It is a month many travellers avoid. One of the hottest months; only early-morning visits are comfortable.
+How warm is Luxor in July?
Average highs are around 41°C (106°F) and lows around 24°C (75°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Luxor in July?
Expect rain on about 0 days of the month, so it is usually dry.