Season guide · Luxor · Egypt
Luxor in summer
June–August: weather, crowds, prices and the best things to do this time of year.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Steve F-E-Cameron, CC BY 3.0
Quick answer
Extreme heat around 40°C, empty sites and the lowest prices; only early-morning and evening visits are comfortable. Expect highs up to 41°C (106°F) and lows around 23°C (73°F), with about 0 rainy days across June–August.
Key facts
- Months
- June–August
- Temperatures
- 23°C (73°F) to 41°C (106°F)
- Rainy days in the season
- About 0
- Crowds
- Very quiet
- Hotel prices
- Lowest
Weather in summer
| Month | High | Low | Rainy days | Daylight | Crowds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June | 41°C (106°F) | 23°C (73°F) | 0 | 13.7 h | 1/5 |
| July | 41°C (106°F) | 24°C (75°F) | 0 | 13.6 h | 1/5 |
| August | 41°C (106°F) | 24°C (75°F) | 0 | 13 h | 2/5 |
Compared with the rest of the year: average highs of 41°C (106°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 1/5 and hotel prices 1/5 on average.
Make the most of the weather
Experience · East Bank Corniche
Felucca sail at sunset
Agree the price, duration and destination with the captain before you board.
- Time needed
- 1–2 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- Couples
- Kids
- Views
- Outdoors
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
Day trips in summer
- 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.
- Esna (About 1 hour by car) — The Temple of Khnum in Esna sits in a pit below the modern town, and restoration has revealed brilliantly coloured ceilings and columns hidden under centuries of soot.
What to pack
- Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen
- Comfortable walking shoes
Other times of year
Questions travellers ask
+Is summer a good time to visit Luxor?
It is a trade-off: Extreme heat around 40°C, empty sites and the lowest prices; only early-morning and evening visits are comfortable. The best months overall are October–March.
+What is the weather like in Luxor in summer?
Highs of up to 41°C (106°F) and lows around 23°C (73°F), with about 0 rainy days over the season.