Luxor month by month

The best time to visit Luxor

For most travellers, the sweet spot in Luxor is January · December · February: 23° avg. high, prices close to the yearly average. Peak season brings the biggest crowds of the year, while the quiet months trade weather for space and value.

Climate through the year

Month	Temp	Crowds	Price	Verdict
January	23° / 6°	Moderate	$$	Ideal
February	25° / 8°	High	$$	Ideal
March	30° / 12°	Moderate	$$	Great
April	34° / 16°	Low	$	Fair
May	38° / 20°	Low	$	Avoid
June	41° / 23°	Low	$	Avoid
July	41° / 24°	Low	$	Avoid
August	41° / 24°	Low	$	Avoid
September	39° / 22°	Low	$	Avoid
October	35° / 18°	Moderate	$$	Fair
November	29° / 13°	Moderate	$$	Great
December	24° / 8°	Moderate	$$	Ideal

Best months January December February March

Months to avoid May June July August September

The year in Luxor

Four broad seasons, and what each one actually feels like on the ground in Luxor.

Spring Great

Mar–May · highs around 34°C · Warming quickly though mornings remain pleasant

Mar ·Apr ·May

Summer Avoid

Jun–Aug · highs around 41°C · Extreme desert heat, best avoided entirely

Jun ·Jul ·Aug

Autumn Great

Sep–Nov · highs around 34°C · Comfortable days and cool evenings along the Nile

Sep ·Oct ·Nov

Winter Ideal

Dec–Feb · highs around 24°C · Pleasant warmth draws the year's biggest crowds

Dec ·Jan ·Feb

When to go, depending on what you want

Best weather

The months where climate comfort peaks, whatever else is happening.

February ·December

Best value

Still a good trip, at the lowest prices of the year.

April ·October

Fewest crowds

When you get the main sights closest to yourself.

April ·October

Biggest events

When the calendar gives you something the other months do not.

January ·March ·February

Practical basics

Region: Africa
Local currency: EGP
Hemisphere: Northern (summer in Jun–Aug)
Yearly range: 6° – 41°
Strongest months: January, December, February
Good for: culture · adventure · budget

Events in Luxor

Jan Luxor Marathon — Runners race past Karnak and Luxor Temple on a desert course along the Nile each January.
Mar Luxor African Film Festival — African filmmakers screen new work and hold workshops across Luxor's cinemas and cultural venues each March.
Feb–Mar Ramadan — Fasting hours give way to communal iftar meals each evening; exact dates shift earlier every year on the lunar calendar.

Every month in Luxor

A dedicated breakdown for each month — weather, crowds, prices, events and a verdict.

Luxor in January 23° · $$ Ideal Luxor in February 25° · $$ Ideal Luxor in March 30° · $$ Great Luxor in April 34° · $ Fair Luxor in May 38° · $ Avoid Luxor in June 41° · $ Avoid Luxor in July 41° · $ Avoid Luxor in August 41° · $ Avoid Luxor in September 39° · $ Avoid Luxor in October 35° · $$ Fair Luxor in November 29° · $$ Great Luxor in December 24° · $$ Ideal

Frequently asked questions

What is the best month to visit Luxor?

What is the cheapest time to visit Luxor?

April — This month counts as low season: some of the best deals of the year. Save 34%.

When should you avoid Luxor?

May, June, July, August, September.

What is the weather like in Luxor?

Average highs sit around 41°C with lows near 6°C. Rainfall is moderate; the odd shower is likely.

Things to do in Luxor