Month guide · Luxor · Egypt
Luxor in June
What June is really like in Luxor: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Holger Uwe Schmitt, CC BY-SA 4.0
Quick answer
June is a month many travellers avoid. Expect average highs of 41°C (106°F), lows of 23°C (73°F), about 0 rainy days and roughly 13.7 hours of daylight. Extreme heat makes daytime sightseeing tough, but sites are empty and hotel prices at their lowest.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 41°C (106°F) / 23°C (73°F)
- Rainy days
- About 0
- Daylight
- About 13.7 hours
- Crowds
- Very quiet
- Hotel prices
- Lowest
Weather in June
June is the 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 23°C (73°F). Rain falls on roughly 0 of its 30 days. Compared with May (39°C (102°F)), June is warmer; by July highs stay near 41°C (106°F).
- Sunrise (15 June)
- About 05:58
- Sunset (15 June)
- About 19:42
- Daylight
- About 13.7 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, June rates 1 for crowds (the peak is January at 5) and 1 for hotel prices (highest in January). That makes June one of the better-value months to book.
Events in June
June has no major recurring festival in Luxor, which usually means easier bookings.
What to do in June
With intense heat, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
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
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
Historic site · West Bank Qurna and Al-Bairat
Medinet Habu
The mortuary temple of Ramesses III has some of the best-preserved painted reliefs in Egypt, with colours still vivid on the ceilings and deeply carved scenes of battles against the Sea Peoples on the outer walls.
- Time needed
- 1–1.5 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- History
- Art
- Architecture
- Off the beaten path
Historic site · West Bank Qurna and Al-Bairat
Valley of the Queens
If Nefertari's tomb is open during your visit and the budget allows, it is worth the extra ticket for its colour alone.
- Time needed
- 1–1.5 hours
- Cost
- Expensive
- History
- Art
What to pack
For highs near 41°C, lows near 23°C and 0 wet days: light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen; comfortable walking shoes.
Is June 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 June a good time to visit Luxor?
It is a month many travellers avoid. Extreme heat makes daytime sightseeing tough, but sites are empty and hotel prices at their lowest.
+How warm is Luxor in June?
Average highs are around 41°C (106°F) and lows around 23°C (73°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Luxor in June?
Expect rain on about 0 days of the month, so it is usually dry.