Month guide · Luxor · Egypt
Luxor in November
What November 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
November 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 10.9 hours of daylight. Ideal sightseeing weather with sunny, warm days and cool nights; cruises and balloons run at full schedules.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 29°C (84°F) / 11°C (52°F)
- Rainy days
- About 0
- Daylight
- About 10.9 hours
- Crowds
- Busy
- Hotel prices
- High
Weather in November
November is the 9th-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 30 days. Compared with October (35°C (95°F)), November is cooler; by December highs drop to around 24°C (75°F).
- Sunrise (15 November)
- About 06:08
- Sunset (15 November)
- About 17:01
- Daylight
- About 10.9 hours
Autumn (September–November). Heat eases from October, with pleasant November days and the start of the cruise and balloon season.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, November rates 4 for crowds (the peak is January at 5) and 4 for hotel prices (highest in January). Book accommodation early: November is one of the pricier months.
Events in November
November has no major recurring festival in Luxor, which usually means easier bookings.
What to do in November
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
Market · Souq and station area
Luxor souq
Haggle with a smile and walk away if the price does not suit; the same items are sold at many stalls.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Free
- Shopping
- Free
- After dark
- Food
Historic site · East Bank Corniche
Avenue of Sphinxes
The ceremonial processional way linking Luxor Temple and Karnak runs for about 2.7 km, lined with rows of sphinxes, many restored.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Low cost
- History
- Photo spot
- Outdoors
Experience · West Bank Gezira
Sunrise hot-air balloon flight
Choose an established licensed operator and book for your first morning, leaving later days free in case wind cancels the flight.
- Time needed
- About 3–4 hours including transfers
- Cost
- Expensive
- Iconic
- Views
- Couples
- Photo spot
Experience · East Bank Corniche
Felucca sail at sunset
Traditional wooden sailboats wait along the Corniche to take passengers out on the Nile for an hour or two, often to Banana Island upstream.
- Time needed
- 1–2 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- Couples
- Kids
- Views
- Outdoors
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 November a good time to visit Luxor?
One of the best months to visit Luxor. The other best months are October and December–March. Compare every month.
Luxor in other months
Questions travellers ask
+Is November a good time to visit Luxor?
It is one of the best months to visit Luxor. Ideal sightseeing weather with sunny, warm days and cool nights; cruises and balloons run at full schedules.
+How warm is Luxor in November?
Average highs are around 29°C (84°F) and lows around 11°C (52°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Luxor in November?
Expect rain on about 0 days of the month, so it is usually dry.