When is the best time to visit Luxor?

The most comfortable stretch is January to March and December, when average highs run 72 to 84 degrees F with 0 to 0 rainy days a month. August is the hottest month at 108 degrees F on average, and January the coolest at 72 degrees F.

What is the rainiest month in Luxor?

January, with roughly 0 days of rain. The driest is January, with about 0. Both are averages from 2019-2024 records.

How warm does it get in Luxor?

July averages 107 degrees F by day and 81 degrees F at night, and January averages 72 degrees F and 48 degrees F. In the southern hemisphere those two are reversed.

How do I book tours, a hotel or an airport transfer in Luxor?

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Luxor: Best Time to Visit & Things to Do

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Best time to visit Luxor

The most comfortable months in Luxor are January to March and December, with average daytime highs of 72 to 84°F and 0 to 0 rainy days a month. August is the hottest month, averaging 108°F, and January the coolest at 72°F. January sees the most rain, around 0 days, while January is the driest with about 0.

Jan72°48°0 d

Feb75°51°0 d

Mar84°57°0 d

Apr94°66°0 d

May103°74°0 d

Jun107°80°0 d

Jul107°81°0 d

Aug108°81°0 d

Sep105°78°0 d

Oct97°70°0 d

Nov85°61°0 d

Dec77°53°0 d

Average daily high / low and days with rain, from Open-Meteo ERA5 records for 2019-2024. Highlighted months are the pick above.

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Luxor: common questions

When is the best time to visit Luxor?: The most comfortable stretch is January to March and December, when average highs run 72 to 84°F with 0 to 0 rainy days a month. August is the hottest month at 108°F on average, and January the coolest at 72°F.
What is the rainiest month in Luxor?: January, with roughly 0 days of rain. The driest is January, with about 0. Both are averages from 2019-2024 records.
How warm does it get in Luxor?: July averages 107°F by day and 81°F at night, and January averages 72°F and 48°F. In the southern hemisphere those two are reversed.
How do I book tours, a hotel or an airport transfer in Luxor?: Everything on this page books through our travel partners: top-rated tours and tickets, hotels, car rental, airport transfers, an eSIM and travel insurance. Voyaggora earns a commission on some bookings at no extra cost to you, and our AI concierge can put a day-by-day plan together first.

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