Month guide · Luxor · Egypt
Luxor in September
What September is really like in Luxor: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: MusikAnimal, CC BY-SA 4.0
Quick answer
September is a good-value shoulder-season month. Expect average highs of 39°C (102°F), lows of 22°C (72°F), about 0 rainy days and roughly 12.3 hours of daylight. Still very hot, easing slightly late in the month.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 39°C (102°F) / 22°C (72°F)
- Rainy days
- About 0
- Daylight
- About 12.3 hours
- Crowds
- Quiet
- Hotel prices
- Low
Weather in September
September is the 5th-warmest month in Luxor: days average 39°C (102°F) against a yearly average high of 33°C (91°F), and nights fall to about 22°C (72°F). Rain falls on roughly 0 of its 30 days. Compared with August (41°C (106°F)), September is cooler; by October highs drop to around 35°C (95°F).
- Sunrise (15 September)
- About 06:35
- Sunset (15 September)
- About 18:54
- Daylight
- About 12.3 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, September rates 2 for crowds (the peak is January at 5) and 2 for hotel prices (highest in January). That makes September one of the better-value months to book.
Events in September
September has no major recurring festival in Luxor, which usually means easier bookings.
What to do in September
With intense heat, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
Historic site · West Bank Qurna and Al-Bairat
Temple of Hatshepsut
Visit early or late in the day; the terraces have almost no shade and reflect the heat.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Iconic
- History
- Architecture
- Photo spot
Landmark · West Bank Gezira
Colossi of Memnon
Two seated stone statues of Amenhotep III, each about 18 metres tall, are all that remains above ground of his vast mortuary temple.
- Time needed
- 20 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Iconic
- Free
- History
- Photo spot
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
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
What to pack
For highs near 39°C, lows near 22°C and 0 wet days: light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen; comfortable walking shoes.
Is September a good time to visit Luxor?
A good-value shoulder-season month. If your dates are flexible, October–March are better overall. Compare every month.
Luxor in other months
Questions travellers ask
+Is September a good time to visit Luxor?
It is a good-value shoulder-season month. Still very hot, easing slightly late in the month.
+How warm is Luxor in September?
Average highs are around 39°C (102°F) and lows around 22°C (72°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Luxor in September?
Expect rain on about 0 days of the month, so it is usually dry.