Luxor at a glance
- Best time
- Nov – Mar
- Warmest month
- Jul · 41°
- Sunshine a year
- 3,960 h
- Rain a year
- 2 mm
- Climate
- Hot desert
- Time zone
- UTC+2 / UTC+3
- Elevation
- 89 m
Climate in Luxor
Luxor has a hot desert climate with sunshine almost every day and hardly any rain. July is the warmest month with average highs of 41 °C, while January is the coolest at 22 °C. With around 3,960 hours of sunshine a year, Luxor is very sunny; June is the sunniest month with 12.5 hours a day.
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Fair
Best time to visit: November – March
What is the weather like in Luxor in October?
In October, Luxor is very hot: daytime highs average 35 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. With around 10 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 28 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Luxor.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 36 min06:47 – 18:23
- UV index
- 8 · very highclear sky, noon (estimate)
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or more
- Wind
- 13 km/haverage daily peak
- Cloud cover
- 7 %on average
- Hot days
- 28 days30 °C or more
- Time zone
- UTC+3Africa/Cairo
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %5 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %100 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %100 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “City break”.
What to pack in October
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses & sun hat
- Light, breathable clothes
- Water bottle – drink plenty
Sunshine hours in Luxor
Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.
In October, the sun shines for about 10.1 of 11.6 hours of daylight in Luxor, 87 % of the day.
Sunshine hours count the time with bright, direct sunshine (WMO definition, estimated from model data); daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
Rain in Luxor: rainy days and rainfall
A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.
In October, it hardly ever rains in Luxor: 0 mm in the whole month.
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 100 | 22° | 8° | 9.6 h | 0 | 0 |
| FebruaryFeb | 100 | 24° | 9° | 10.3 h | 0 | 0 |
| MarchMar | 89 | 29° | 12° | 10.8 h | 0 | 0 |
| AprilApr | 56 | 34° | 17° | 11.2 h | 0 | 0 |
| MayMay | 50 | 38° | 21° | 11.5 h | 0 | 0 |
| JuneJun | 50 | 40° | 24° | 12.5 h | 0 | 0 |
| JulyJul | 50 | 41° | 25° | 11.9 h | 0 | 0 |
| AugustAug | 50 | 41° | 25° | 11.2 h | 0 | 0 |
| SeptemberSep | 50 | 39° | 22° | 10.8 h | 0 | 0 |
| OctoberOct | 52 | 35° | 19° | 10.1 h | 0 | 0 |
| NovemberNov | 92 | 28° | 14° | 10.3 h | 0 | 0 |
| DecemberDec | 100 | 23° | 9° | 9.8 h | 0 | 1 |
Climate averages 1996–2025, not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, GeoNames (CC BY 4.0)
25.70° N, 32.64° E · 89 m · Africa/Cairo
Best time to visit Luxor
The best time to visit Luxor is from November to March. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from December to February. From April to October it can get very hot, with highs of up to 41 °C. Rain is a rarity all year: only 2 mm fall in an average year.
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Your best months: December – February
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No sea nearby
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Dec – Feb
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Peak heat
Apr – Oct
Highs of 33 °C or more
Luxor month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
100January22° · 10 h
In January, Luxor is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. With around 10 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. All in all, January is an excellent month for a holiday in Luxor.
Luxor in January100February24° · 10 h
In February, Luxor is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. With around 10 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. All in all, February is an excellent month for a holiday in Luxor.
Luxor in February89March29° · 11 h
In March, Luxor is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. With around 11 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 11 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, March is an excellent month for a holiday in Luxor.
Luxor in March56April34° · 11 h
In April, Luxor is very hot: daytime highs average 34 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. With around 11 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 24 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, April is a so-so month for a holiday in Luxor.
Luxor in April50May38° · 12 h
In May, Luxor is very hot: daytime highs average 38 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. With around 12 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 31 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, May is a so-so month for a holiday in Luxor.
Luxor in May50June40° · 13 h
In June, Luxor is very hot: daytime highs average 40 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. With around 13 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 30 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, June is a so-so month for a holiday in Luxor.
Luxor in June50July41° · 12 h
In July, Luxor is very hot: daytime highs average 41 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. With around 12 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 31 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, July is a so-so month for a holiday in Luxor.
Luxor in July50August41° · 11 h
In August, Luxor is very hot: daytime highs average 41 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. With around 11 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 31 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, August is a so-so month for a holiday in Luxor.
Luxor in August50September39° · 11 h
In September, Luxor is very hot: daytime highs average 39 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. With around 11 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 30 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, September is a so-so month for a holiday in Luxor.
Luxor in September52October35° · 10 h
In October, Luxor is very hot: daytime highs average 35 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. With around 10 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 28 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Luxor.
Luxor in October92November28° · 10 h
In November, Luxor is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. With around 10 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 8 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, November is an excellent month for a holiday in Luxor.
Luxor in November100December23° · 10 h
In December, Luxor is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. With around 10 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. All in all, December is an excellent month for a holiday in Luxor.
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Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 5 h 20 min
- Distance
- 4,000 km
- Time zone
- UTC+3
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
Frequently asked questions about Luxor
When is the best time to visit Luxor?
The best time to visit Luxor is from November to March. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Luxor?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 41 °C and nights around 25 °C. January is the coolest month at 22 °C.
When does it rain most in Luxor?
Rain is a rarity all year: only 2 mm fall in an average year.
How many hours of sunshine does Luxor get?
Luxor gets around 3,960 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is June with 12.5 hours a day; in January there are 9.6 hours a day.
What time zone is Luxor in?
Luxor uses the time zone Africa/Cairo: UTC+2 in January and UTC+3 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Luxor?
A nonstop flight from London to Luxor takes about 5 h 20 min, for a straight-line distance of about 4,000 km.
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