Season guide · Luxor · Egypt
Luxor in spring
March–May: weather, crowds, prices and the best things to do this time of year.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Diego Delso, CC BY-SA 4.0
Quick answer
Warm in March, then increasingly hot through April and May, with occasional dusty khamsin winds; plan sightseeing for early mornings. Expect highs up to 39°C (102°F) and lows around 11°C (52°F), with about 0 rainy days across March–May. March is among the best months of the year to visit.
Key facts
- Months
- March–May
- Temperatures
- 11°C (52°F) to 39°C (102°F)
- Rainy days in the season
- About 0
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Hotel prices
- Average
Weather in spring
| Month | High | Low | Rainy days | Daylight | Crowds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March | 29°C (84°F) | 11°C (52°F) | 0 | 11.9 h | 4/5 |
| April | 35°C (95°F) | 16°C (61°F) | 0 | 12.7 h | 3/5 |
| May | 39°C (102°F) | 21°C (70°F) | 0 | 13.4 h | 2/5 |
Compared with the rest of the year: average highs of 34°C (93°F) against a yearly 33°C (91°F), and 0 of the year's roughly 0 rainy days fall in these 3 months. Crowds rate 3/5 and hotel prices 3/5 on average.
What's on in spring
Recurring events; dates move from year to year, so confirm with the organiser.
- March: Luxor African Film Festival (usually late winter or early spring)
Make the most of the weather
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
Day trips in spring
- Dendera (About 1 hour 15 minutes by car) — The Temple of Hathor at Dendera is one of the best-preserved temples in Egypt, with a recently cleaned ceiling of vivid blue astronomical paintings, a copy of the famous zodiac and rooftop chapels you can climb to.
- Abydos (About 2.5–3 hours by car) — The Temple of Seti I at Abydos holds some of the finest raised reliefs of the New Kingdom and the King List of royal names.
What to pack
- Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen
- Comfortable walking shoes
Other times of year
Questions travellers ask
+Is spring a good time to visit Luxor?
Yes: March is among the best months. Warm in March, then increasingly hot through April and May, with occasional dusty khamsin winds; plan sightseeing for early mornings.
+What is the weather like in Luxor in spring?
Highs of up to 39°C (102°F) and lows around 11°C (52°F), with about 0 rainy days over the season.