Season guide · Luxor · Egypt
Luxor in winter
December–February: weather, crowds, prices and the best things to do this time of year.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: René Hourdry, CC BY-SA 4.0
Quick answer
Peak season with warm, sunny days, cold early mornings and the biggest crowds and prices of the year. Expect highs up to 25°C (77°F) and lows around 6°C (43°F), with about 0 rainy days across December–February. December–February are among the best months of the year to visit.
Key facts
- Months
- December–February
- Temperatures
- 6°C (43°F) to 25°C (77°F)
- Rainy days in the season
- About 0
- Crowds
- Very busy
- Hotel prices
- Highest
Weather in winter
| Month | High | Low | Rainy days | Daylight | Crowds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 23°C (73°F) | 6°C (43°F) | 0 | 10.7 h | 5/5 |
| February | 25°C (77°F) | 7°C (45°F) | 0 | 11.3 h | 5/5 |
| December | 24°C (75°F) | 7°C (45°F) | 0 | 10.5 h | 5/5 |
Compared with the rest of the year: average highs of 24°C (75°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 5/5 and hotel prices 5/5 on average.
What's on in winter
Recurring events; dates move from year to year, so confirm with the organiser.
- January: Egyptian International Marathon around the West Bank temples (usually January)
- December: Christmas and New Year peak (late December)
Make the most of the weather
Historic site · East Bank Corniche
Avenue of Sphinxes
Walk a section of the avenue in the early evening when it is cooler, starting from Luxor Temple.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Low cost
- History
- Photo spot
- Outdoors
Experience · West Bank Gezira
Sunrise hot-air balloon flight
Dozens of balloons lift off from the West Bank at dawn and drift for about 45 minutes over the Colossi of Memnon, Hatshepsut's temple, farm villages and the Nile.
- Time needed
- About 3–4 hours including transfers
- Cost
- Expensive
- Iconic
- Views
- Couples
- Photo spot
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
Day trips in winter
- Edfu (About 1.5–2 hours by car) — The Ptolemaic Temple of Horus at Edfu is the most complete temple in Egypt, with its roof, pylons and inner sanctuary intact.
- Aswan (About 3–3.5 hours by car or train) — Aswan has the granite islands of the First Cataract, Philae Temple, Nubian villages and the starting point for trips to Abu Simbel.
What to pack
- Light layers for the day and a light jacket for the evening
- Comfortable walking shoes
Other times of year
Questions travellers ask
+Is winter a good time to visit Luxor?
Yes: December–February are among the best months. Peak season with warm, sunny days, cold early mornings and the biggest crowds and prices of the year.
+What is the weather like in Luxor in winter?
Highs of up to 25°C (77°F) and lows around 6°C (43°F), with about 0 rainy days over the season.