Month guide · Luxor · Egypt
Luxor in March
What March is really like in Luxor: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Steve F-E-Cameron, CC BY 3.0
Quick answer
March is one of the best months to visit Luxor. Expect average highs of 29°C (84°F), lows of 11°C (52°F), about 0 rainy days and roughly 11.9 hours of daylight. Warming up but still comfortable; hot spells and dusty khamsin winds can occur.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 29°C (84°F) / 11°C (52°F)
- Rainy days
- About 0
- Daylight
- About 11.9 hours
- Crowds
- Busy
- Hotel prices
- High
Weather in March
March is the 8th-warmest month in Luxor: days average 29°C (84°F) against a yearly average high of 33°C (91°F), and nights fall to about 11°C (52°F). Rain falls on roughly 0 of its 31 days. Compared with February (25°C (77°F)), March is warmer; by April highs climb to around 35°C (95°F).
- Sunrise (15 March)
- About 05:59
- Sunset (15 March)
- About 17:59
- Daylight
- About 11.9 hours
Spring (March–May). Warm in March, then increasingly hot through April and May, with occasional dusty khamsin winds; plan sightseeing for early mornings.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, March rates 4 for crowds (the peak is January at 5) and 4 for hotel prices (highest in January). Book accommodation early: March is one of the pricier months.
Events in March
- Luxor African Film Festival (usually late winter or early spring)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in March
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
Historic site · West Bank Qurna and Al-Bairat
Tombs of the Nobles
Tickets are sold for groups of tombs; the tombs of Ramose and Rekhmire are among the most rewarding.
- Time needed
- 1–2 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- History
- Art
- Off the beaten path
Historic site · West Bank Qurna and Al-Bairat
Deir el-Medina
The village of the craftsmen who dug and decorated the royal tombs survives as stone house foundations, a small Ptolemaic temple and the workers' own painted family tombs, decorated with the same skill they used for the pharaohs.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Low cost
- History
- Art
- Off the beaten path
Historic site · West Bank Qurna and Al-Bairat
Ramesseum
Combine it with Medinet Habu in a half-day on the West Bank's quieter temples.
- Time needed
- 45 minutes
- Cost
- Low cost
- History
- Photo spot
Museum · East Bank Corniche
Luxor Museum
This compact, well-lit museum on the Corniche displays statues and objects from Theban temples and tombs, including finds from Tutankhamun's tomb and a cache of statues discovered beneath Luxor Temple's court in 1989.
- Time needed
- 1–1.5 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- History
- Art
- Rainy day
What to pack
For highs near 29°C, lows near 11°C and 0 wet days: light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen; comfortable walking shoes.
Is March 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 October–February. Compare every month.
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Questions travellers ask
+Is March a good time to visit Luxor?
It is one of the best months to visit Luxor. Warming up but still comfortable; hot spells and dusty khamsin winds can occur.
+How warm is Luxor in March?
Average highs are around 29°C (84°F) and lows around 11°C (52°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Luxor in March?
Expect rain on about 0 days of the month, so it is usually dry.