Best Time to Visit Luxor, Luxor, Egypt
Luxor is at its sunniest and driest in January–December.
The best time to visit Luxor for sunny, dry weather is January–December — 12 months of the year fit our sunny profiles at this specific location. The drier stretch runs through January–December; the wetter half falls in the remaining months. At the city itself, monthly average temperatures range from 14.3°C / 57.7°F in January to 32.7°C / 90.9°F in July, with rainfall from 0 mm / 0 in (January) to 0 mm / 0 in (January). These are point-value climate normals sampled at Luxor, Luxor, Egypt's coordinates — usually more actionable for travellers than the country-wide average. Luxor's climate is broadly seasonal. The full month-by-month table below lets you match your travel window against our five weather profiles.
Recommended months
| Month | Temp | Rain | Feels like |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 14.3°C57.7°F | 0 mm0″ | Sunny & Mild |
| February | 16.4°C61.5°F | 0 mm0″ | Sunny & Mild |
| March | 20.3°C68.5°F | 0 mm0″ | Sunny & Warm, Sunny & Mild |
| April | 26.2°C79.2°F | 0 mm0″ | Sunny & Hot |
| May | 30.2°C86.4°F | 0 mm0″ | Sunny & Hot |
| June | 32.2°C90°F | 0 mm0″ | Sunny & Hot |
| July | 32.7°C90.9°F | 0 mm0″ | Sunny & Hot |
| August | 32.2°C90°F | 0 mm0″ | Sunny & Hot |
| September | 30.2°C86.4°F | 0 mm0″ | Sunny & Hot |
| October | 26.7°C80.1°F | 0 mm0″ | Sunny & Hot |
| November | 20.4°C68.7°F | 0 mm0″ | Sunny & Warm, Sunny & Mild |
| December | 15.8°C60.4°F | 0 mm0″ | Sunny & Mild |
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Luxor?
The best time to visit Luxor for sunny, dry weather is January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December. At the city itself, the warmest month is July averaging 32.7°C / 90.9°F, and the driest is January with about 0 mm / 0 in of rain. These are point-value climate normals sampled at Luxor's coordinates.
When is the rainy season in Luxor?
Luxor's rainfall is fairly evenly distributed across the year. The wettest month is January (0 mm / 0 in) and the driest is January (0 mm / 0 in).
What is the driest month in Luxor?
The driest month in Luxor is January, averaging about 0 mm / 0 in of rainfall. Temperature that month averages 14.3°C / 57.7°F.
What months should I avoid visiting Luxor?
The least comfortable months for travel to Luxor — based on point-value climate at the city — are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December. These are the wettest or coolest months at this location. Rainfall peaks at 0 mm / 0 in in January, and the coldest month averages 14.3°C / 57.7°F.
Is Luxor climate different from Egypt overall?
Yes, usually. Our Luxor figures are point-value climate normals sampled at the city itself, while our Egypt figures are area-weighted averages across the whole country. The two can diverge substantially in geographically diverse or elevation-varied countries. The month-by-month table below reflects Luxor specifically — usually the more actionable data for a traveller planning to spend time in the city.