What to expect in Luxor in March
March is a strong choice for Luxor: 30° / 12°, with manageable crowds at the big attractions and prices close to the yearly average.
Luxor weather in March
Typical conditions in Luxor during March, based on long-run climate normals rather than any single year. Treat it as a planning guide, not a forecast.
| Average high | 30°C 86°F |
|---|---|
| Average low | 12°C 54°F |
| Rainfall | Dry 0/100 |
| Total rainfall | < 1 mm |
| Rainy days | 0 |
| Daylight | 12 h |
| How it feels | Hot — midday shade matters |
Average highs sit around 30°C with lows near 12°C. It is one of the drier months — pack light.
Crowds & demand
Crowd levels are Moderate for Luxor — manageable crowds at the big attractions.
Prices & value
This month counts as shoulder season: prices close to the yearly average.
What to pack
Lightweight, breathable clothes, strong sun protection and a refillable bottle — highs near 30°C make midday heat the main constraint. Rain gear is largely optional this month, which keeps your bag light.
What it costs
Costs in March sit around the yearly average for Luxor — neither a bargain nor a squeeze. Booking a few weeks out is usually enough. Compared with the most expensive month of the year, you are looking at roughly 17% less.
Who this month suits
- Travellers who want the most reliable weather
- Anyone travelling on a budget
- Visitors who want to catch a festival
Events & what’s on
Look out for Luxor African Film Festival, Ramadan while you’re there.
- Luxor African Film Festival — African filmmakers screen new work and hold workshops across Luxor's cinemas and cultural venues each March.
- Ramadan — Fasting hours give way to communal iftar meals each evening; exact dates shift earlier every year on the lunar calendar.
Luxor in March compared with nearby months
If your dates are flexible by a few weeks, this is what shifting them actually buys you.
| Month | Temp | Crowds | Price | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 23° / 6° | Moderate | $$ | 66 |
| February | 25° / 8° | High | $$ | 64 |
| March · This month | 30° / 12° | Moderate | $$ | 64 |
| April | 34° / 16° | Low | $ | 66 |
| May | 38° / 20° | Low | $ | 69 |
These months score higher for Luxor on the same blend of weather, crowds and price. Same destination, better odds.
Or go somewhere else in March
If the destination is negotiable but the month is not, these places are at their best in March.
Figures are climate normals and modelled estimates — a planning guide, not a forecast. We separate fact, estimate and recommendation. Updated October 2026
