Climate in Luxor — Annual Weather Overview
Luxor has a arid climate — hot and dry with very little rainfall. The hottest month is August (average high 42.2°C) and the coolest is January (22.2°C). The seasons are strongly defined — a 20.0°C swing between August highs and January lows. Rainfall is very low at around 3mm a year — January sees the most at 1.4mm. Average daily sunshine is 11.3 hours.
**Spring (March, April, May):** average highs 34.5°C, 1mm rain. **Summer (June, July, August):** average highs 41.8°C, 0mm rain. **Autumn (September, October, November):** average highs 35.5°C, 1mm rain. **Winter (December, January, February):** average highs 23.9°C, 1mm rain.
Luxor — Monthly Temperatures
Luxor — Monthly Rainfall
✅ Best months to visit
October to April
ℹ️ No months to avoid
Weather in Luxor stays reasonable all year.
Luxor weather by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Sun/day | Rainy days | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 22.2°C | 9.3°C | 1.4mm | 9.9h | 0 | 10/10 |
| February | 24.1°C | 10.4°C | 0.0mm | 10.3h | 0 | 10/10 |
| March | 29.3°C | 14.0°C | 0.7mm | 11.5h | 0 | 10/10 |
| April | 35.2°C | 19.2°C | 0.4mm | 11.9h | 0 | 8/10 |
| May | 39.0°C | 23.2°C | 0.1mm | 12.0h | 0 | 6/10 |
| June | 41.3°C | 26.1°C | 0.0mm | 12.8h | 0 | 6/10 |
| July | 41.8°C | 27.1°C | 0.0mm | 12.4h | 0 | 6/10 |
| August | 42.2°C | 27.3°C | 0.0mm | 12.0h | 0 | 6/10 |
| September | 40.7°C | 25.5°C | 0.0mm | 11.6h | 0 | 6/10 |
| October | 36.4°C | 21.4°C | 0.0mm | 10.9h | 0 | 8/10 |
| November | 29.5°C | 16.4°C | 0.7mm | 10.5h | 0 | 10/10 |
| December | 25.4°C | 12.5°C | 0.0mm | 9.9h | 0 | 10/10 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What type of climate does Luxor have?
Luxor has a arid climate — hot and dry with very little rainfall. Average highs range from 22.2°C in January to 42.2°C in August.
What is the hottest month in Luxor?
August is the hottest month in Luxor, with average highs of 42.2°C and lows of 27.3°C.
What is the coldest month in Luxor?
January is the coolest month, with average highs of 22.2°C and lows of 9.3°C.
What is the wettest month in Luxor?
January is the wettest month, averaging 1.4mm of rainfall over around 0 rainy days.
How much rain does Luxor get per year?
Luxor receives around 3mm of rain per year. The driest month is February (0.0mm).
When is the best time to visit Luxor?
The best time to visit Luxor is October to April. See the full month-by-month guide →
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Climate data sourced from Open-Meteo (open source, open data licence). Monthly averages calculated from 2020–2023 historical data. Weather can be unpredictable — always check a live forecast before travelling.