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When is the best time to visit Luxor?
In general the best time to visit Luxor is probably January, February, March, November, December, when the weather is usually great. The hottest months are June, July, August, while the coldest months are January, February, December.
But ultimately the best time to visit depends on what you want to do:
- The best time for a sunbathing holiday is June, July, August. Average maximum temperatures are up to +40°C in August and it has 31 sunny days on average.
- In general, it’s pleasant to walk and do outdoor activities during January - December.
- If you want to avoid wet weather, then your choice is January, November, December with the lowest chance of rain.
Average weather in Luxor in different months
This is the average weather in Luxor for each month based on historic data:
In January, February, March, November, December the weather is great. There are an average of 27 sunny days in January and the temperature ranges from +9°C to +22°C.
April, May, June, July, August, September, October usually has good weather. Average maximum temperature reaches +40°C during June.
Climate in Luxor
Here is the detailed breakdown of the climate in Luxor for each month:
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maximum Temperature | |||||||||||
| +32°C | +35°C | +43°C | +44°C | +47°C | +47°C | +47°C | +46°C | +44°C | +43°C | +37°C | +33°C |
| Average Maximum Temperature | |||||||||||
| +22°C | +24°C | +28°C | +34°C | +38°C | +40°C | +40°C | +40°C | +38°C | +34°C | +28°C | +23°C |
| Minimum Temperature | |||||||||||
| +3°C | +3°C | +5°C | +9°C | +14°C | +19°C | +21°C | +21°C | +18°C | +13°C | +8°C | +4°C |
| Avg. water temperature | |||||||||||
| - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Humidity, % | |||||||||||
| 53 | 44 | 35 | 27 | 25 | 26 | 28 | 30 | 33 | 39 | 48 | 54 |
| Rain, mm | |||||||||||
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Snow, mm | |||||||||||
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Average wind speed, m/s | |||||||||||
| 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Sunny Days | |||||||||||
| 27 | 25 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 29 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 29 | 27 | 26 |
| Cloud Days | |||||||||||
| 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 5 |
| Rainy Days | |||||||||||
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Snowy Days | |||||||||||
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Average Temperature
Here are the average maximum and minimum temperatures in Luxor during the whole year:
The hottest month in Luxor is August with average maximum temperature going up to +40°C. The coldest month is January with the lowest temperatures of +9°C.
Humidity
The temperature feels different depending on humidity. Here is how humidity in Luxor looks throughout the year, in %:
The most humid month in Luxor is December with average humidity going up to 54%. The least humid month is May with an average humidity of 25%.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm. in Luxor during the whole year based on historical data:
The sunniest and driest month is July with approximately 31 sunny days and a total precipitation of around 0 mm. The rainiest and wettest month is December with approximately 0 rainy days and 1 mm of total precipitation.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Luxor:
What is the hottest month in Luxor?
The hottest month in Luxor is August with average maximum temperature of +40°C.
What is the coldest month in Luxor?
The coldest month in Luxor is January with minimum temperatures of +9°C.
Is Luxor worth visiting in winter?
Winter in Luxor usually has great weather. The best month is probably August with +40°C and 31 sunny days.
When does it rain the least in Luxor?
if you're looking to visit Luxor when it rains the least, you should plan your trip for December, November, October. During this time, rainfall is rare with the driest month being January with only 0 mm of rain.
Other cities in Egypt
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Monthly weather in Luxor
Source of the data
For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Luxor, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2022.
For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.