Month guide · Luxor · Egypt
Luxor in October
What October 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
October is one of the best months to visit Luxor. Expect average highs of 35°C (95°F), lows of 17°C (63°F), about 0 rainy days and roughly 11.5 hours of daylight. The season begins as heat eases; warm days, comfortable evenings and fewer crowds than winter.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 35°C (95°F) / 17°C (63°F)
- Rainy days
- About 0
- Daylight
- About 11.5 hours
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Hotel prices
- Average
Weather in October
October is the 7th-warmest month in Luxor: days average 35°C (95°F) against a yearly average high of 33°C (91°F), and nights fall to about 17°C (63°F). Rain falls on roughly 0 of its 31 days. Compared with September (39°C (102°F)), October is cooler; by November highs drop to around 29°C (84°F).
- Sunrise (15 October)
- About 06:48
- Sunset (15 October)
- About 18:22
- Daylight
- About 11.5 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, October rates 3 for crowds (the peak is January at 5) and 3 for hotel prices (highest in January). Prices sit in the middle of the year's range.
Events in October
October has no major recurring festival in Luxor, which usually means easier bookings.
What to do in October
With intense heat, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
Historic site · West Bank Qurna and Al-Bairat
Valley of the Queens
Royal wives and princes of the New Kingdom were buried in this smaller valley.
- Time needed
- 1–1.5 hours
- Cost
- Expensive
- History
- Art
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
What to pack
For highs near 35°C, lows near 17°C and 0 wet days: light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen; comfortable walking shoes.
Is October a good time to visit Luxor?
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Questions travellers ask
+Is October a good time to visit Luxor?
It is one of the best months to visit Luxor. The season begins as heat eases; warm days, comfortable evenings and fewer crowds than winter.
+How warm is Luxor in October?
Average highs are around 35°C (95°F) and lows around 17°C (63°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Luxor in October?
Expect rain on about 0 days of the month, so it is usually dry.