Winter
Dec → Feb22 to 25°
nights 10 to 12°
- 0 rainy days · 1 mm
- 10 h of sun
When is the best time to visit Luxor and the Nile Valley?
- Jan22°recommended
- Feb24°recommended
- Mar29°recommended
- Apr35°fair
- May39°not recommended
- Jun42°not recommended
- Jul42°not recommended
- Aug42°not recommended
- Sep40°fair
- Oct36°recommended
- Nov29°recommended
- Dec25°recommended
RecommendedFairNot recommended· afternoon temperature
The weather in Luxor and the Nile Valley, month by month
The table of records, month by month
| Month | High | Low | Sunshine | Rainfall | Rainy days | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 22° | 10° | 9.8 h | 2 mm | 0 d | ✓ |
| February | 24° | 11° | 10.2 h | 0 mm | 0 d | ✓ |
| March | 29° | 15° | 11.4 h | 1 mm | 0 d | ✓ |
| April | 35° | 20° | 11.8 h | 0 mm | 0 d | |
| May | 39° | 24° | 12.3 h | 0 mm | 0 d | |
| June | 42° | 27° | 12.9 h | 0 mm | 0 d | |
| July | 42° | 28° | 12.5 h | 0 mm | 0 d | |
| August | 42° | 28° | 12 h | 0 mm | 0 d | |
| September | 40° | 26° | 11.6 h | 0 mm | 0 d | |
| October | 36° | 22° | 10.9 h | 0 mm | 0 d | ✓ |
| November | 29° | 16° | 10.6 h | 1 mm | 0 d | ✓ |
| December | 25° | 12° | 10 h | 0 mm | 0 d | ✓ |
The four seasons in Luxor and the Nile Valley, in figures
What the 2015-2024 records (Karnak Temple) show, season by season, to compare at a glance instead of reading twelve rows of a table.
Spring
Mar → May29 to 39°
nights 15 to 24°
- 0 rainy days · 0 mm
- 11.8 h of sun
Summer
Jun → Aug42°
nights 27 to 28°
- 0 rainy days · 0 mm
- 12.5 h of sun
Autumn
Sep → Nov29 to 40°
nights 16 to 26°
- 0 rainy days · 0 mm
- 11 h of sun
Book early for October to March
The timing is right, so it is right for everyone: in these months the best places to stay and the small-group tours go first. Here is where to start.
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Daylight in Luxor and the Nile Valley, month by month
The time between sunrise and sunset, from shortest to longest. Not to be confused with the sunshine hours in the table above, which count clear skies. In June there are 13h44 of daylight, in December 10h32, a difference of 3h12.
10h42Jan
11h15Feb
11h57Mar
12h44Apr
13h23May
13h44Jun
13h36Jul
13h02Aug
12h16Sep
11h30Oct
10h51Nov
10h32Dec
Calculated for the latitude of the reference point "Karnak Temple" (25.72°). Values on the 15th of each month, local solar time.
What to do in Luxor and the Nile Valley, month by month
EventsSham el-NessimAprilAbu Simbel solar alignmentFebruary, OctoberDetails ↓
favourablewith compromisesunfavourable
- Sightseeing & walks: January, February, March, November, December
Grid derived from the records (temperature, rainfall), not from an opinion.
What's on in Luxor and the Nile Valley, month by month?
What comes back every year, and when. One of these events fills the hotels and pushes prices up: something to aim for or to avoid, depending on what you want.
- AprilSham el-Nessim
Egyptian families picnic on the banks of the Nile the day after Coptic Easter, with salted fish and spring onions.
- February, OctoberAbu Simbel solar alignment big crowds
Twice a year, in February and October, the rising sun lights up the back of the great temple of Ramesses II, upstream on the Nile.
Travelling off-peak
Month by month, in detail
January
Recommended22°10° at night
- 2 mm · 0 d
- 9.8 h
Busy, without the crush
February
Recommended24°11° at night
- 0 mm · 0 d
- 10.2 h
High season, book early
March
Recommended29°15° at night
- 1 mm · 0 d
- 11.4 h
Busy, without the crush
April
Fair35°20° at night
- 0 mm · 0 d
- 11.8 h
Low season, lower prices
May
Not recommended39°24° at night
- 0 mm · 0 d
- 12.3 h
Low season, lower prices
June
Not recommended42°27° at night
- 0 mm · 0 d
- 12.9 h
Low season, lower prices
July
Not recommended42°28° at night
- 0 mm · 0 d
- 12.5 h
Low season, lower prices
August
Not recommended42°28° at night
- 0 mm · 0 d
- 12 h
Low season, lower prices
September
Fair40°26° at night
- 0 mm · 0 d
- 11.6 h
Low season, lower prices
October
Recommended36°22° at night
- 0 mm · 0 d
- 10.9 h
High season, book early
November
Recommended29°16° at night
- 1 mm · 0 d
- 10.6 h
Busy, without the crush
December
Recommended25°12° at night
- 0 mm · 0 d
- 10 h
Busy, without the crush
Read the twelve months in detail
January. Mild, 22 °C in the afternoon and 10 °C early in the morning. Hardly any rain (2 mm over 0 days). Plenty of sunshine: 9.8 h a day on average. Busy season, without the crush.
February. Mild, 24 °C in the afternoon and 11 °C early in the morning. Hardly any rain (0 mm over 0 days). Plenty of sunshine: 10.2 h a day on average. High season: book early.
March. 29 °C in the afternoon and 15 °C at night. Hardly any rain (1 mm over 0 days). Plenty of sunshine: 11.4 h a day on average. Busy season, without the crush.
April. Real heat: 35 °C at the warmest of the day, 20 °C at night. Hardly any rain (0 mm over 0 days). Plenty of sunshine: 11.8 h a day on average. Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
May. Real heat: 39 °C at the warmest of the day, 24 °C at night. Hardly any rain (0 mm over 0 days). Plenty of sunshine: 12.3 h a day on average. Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
June. Real heat: 42 °C at the warmest of the day, 27 °C at night. Hardly any rain (0 mm over 0 days). Plenty of sunshine: 12.9 h a day on average. Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
July. Real heat: 42 °C at the warmest of the day, 28 °C at night. Hardly any rain (0 mm over 0 days). Plenty of sunshine: 12.5 h a day on average. Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
August. Real heat: 42 °C at the warmest of the day, 28 °C at night. Hardly any rain (0 mm over 0 days). Plenty of sunshine: 12 h a day on average. Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
September. Real heat: 40 °C at the warmest of the day, 26 °C at night. Hardly any rain (0 mm over 0 days). Plenty of sunshine: 11.6 h a day on average. Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
October. Real heat: 36 °C at the warmest of the day, 22 °C at night. Hardly any rain (0 mm over 0 days). Plenty of sunshine: 10.9 h a day on average. High season: book early.
November. 29 °C in the afternoon and 16 °C at night. Hardly any rain (1 mm over 0 days). Plenty of sunshine: 10.6 h a day on average. Busy season, without the crush.
December. 25 °C in the afternoon and 12 °C at night. Hardly any rain (0 mm over 0 days). Plenty of sunshine: 10 h a day on average. Busy season, without the crush.
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Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Luxor and the Nile Valley?
October to March: over these months, recorded highs range from 22 to 36 °C, with almost no rainy days a month on average (2015-2024 records, Karnak Temple).
Which month should you avoid in Luxor and the Nile Valley?
It almost never rains (2 mm in the wettest month). The toughest month is June, with average highs of 42 °C, according to 2015-2024 records at the reference point (Karnak Temple).
What is the hottest month in Luxor and the Nile Valley?
June, with 42 °C on average in the afternoon and 27 °C at night. 2015-2024 records (Karnak Temple).
What is the coldest month in Luxor and the Nile Valley?
January, with 22 °C at best during the day and 10 °C at night. 2015-2024 records (Karnak Temple).
What is the driest month in Luxor and the Nile Valley?
February: 0 mm over 0 days of rain, against 2 mm in January, the wettest month.
Which month has the most sunshine in Luxor and the Nile Valley?
June, with 12.9 h of sunshine a day on average. Note that this counts clear skies, not the length of the day.
Does it get cold at night in Luxor and the Nile Valley?
The gap between day and night reaches 15 °C in April: 35 °C in the afternoon, 20 °C at dawn. Pack an extra layer, even in high season.
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