Luxor Weather

Whenever you holiday in Luxor, you are likely to enjoy long sunny days and clear blue skies. This unique Egypt holiday destination has a reputation for year-round sunshine and high temperatures. Rainfall in Luxor is negligible at any time of year. All the best Egypt destination guides will recommend the winter as the best time to visit Luxor. Luxor winter weather is better suited to a busy ancient Egypt sightseeing schedule than the peak summer, which can be exceptionally hot. The traditional summer holidays months of July and August sometimes see temperatures reaching 40ºC. This is fine for lazing by your all-inclusive holiday pool but tiring if you wish to see the sights. Luxor summer holiday visitors should take the strongest precautions against sunburn and heat exhaustion, use a high factor sun block and drink plenty of fluids. Typical Luxor resort hotels offer a wonderful escape from the heat but cheap holidays for backpackers can be stifling in peak summer.

A quick look at our chart for average weather in Luxor shows just how sunny the Nile Valley is summer. Cloudless skies are the norm. Luxor sunshine hours reach 12 in peak summer. Fortunately, humidity is relatively low. Our weather chart also shows how Luxor temperatures are more manageable on either side of July and August. Average Luxor temperatures in May and September are around 30º. Make sure you take something warm for the evenings as temperatures drop considerably during cloudless nights. It can feel quite chilly when the sun goes down.

The best time to travel to Luxor is months like March, April and November. You will still find an amazing 7 or 8 hours of sunshine but temperatures are much more appropriate for a busy sightseeing schedule. Luxor winter weather sees very pleasant temperatures similar to winter in the Canaries. And rainfall remains extremely low. Luxor rainfall usually occurs in short heavy bursts with clear blue skies returning quickly afterwards. Often weeks go by with no rain at all. Winter weather in Luxor is perfect for busy days of Ancient Egypt sightseeing, romantic Nile River cruises or simply lazing by the pool. Egypt relaxing holidays are available all year round with directline-holidays.