Best Time to Visit Luxor: Seasons, Crowds and Trip Planning

The seasons compared

Season	Months	Comfort	Crowds and hotel demand	Good for
Winter	December to February	Mild days, cool nights (average highs 22 to 25°C)	Highest, especially around Christmas, New Year and school holidays	Long sightseeing days, walking, the most comfortable weather
Spring	March to April	Warming quickly (average highs 29 to 34°C)	Moderate, busy around Easter holidays	Good weather with fewer crowds than winter, early starts in April
Summer	May to September	Very hot (average highs 38 to 41°C)	Lowest	Lower hotel demand, quieter sites if you start at opening time
Autumn	October to November	Cooling (average highs 34°C in October, 28°C in November)	Rising towards winter	A good balance of weather and crowds, especially November

Temperatures are long-term averages for Luxor; individual days can be hotter or cooler.

Which months suit which trip

Most comfortable weather: December to February. Book early for Christmas and New Year.
Good weather with fewer crowds: November and March.
Lowest hotel demand: June to September, accepting serious heat. Sightsee from opening time to late morning, then rest.
Longest daylight for sightseeing: May to August, when days are over 13 hours long, but the heat limits what you can do in the middle of the day.
Hot air balloons and early starts: any season; in summer the early morning is the only comfortable time outdoors.

Summer in practice

Summer is workable if you plan around the heat. Visit the West Bank at opening time, return to the hotel before midday, and save Luxor Temple for the evening. Choose a hotel with a pool and reliable air conditioning, carry water, and cover your head. See What to actually pack and Is Luxor safe? for heat precautions.

Month by month

Detailed monthly conditions, with average temperatures, daylight and what each month means for packing and sightseeing, are in Luxor weather by month.

Planning around the season

Book ahead for December to February, and well ahead for Christmas and New Year.
Expect seasonal hours: sites open early year-round, and hours change with the season and on holidays.
Choose where to stay with the season in mind: in summer, a pool and a shaded garden matter more. See Where to stay in Luxor and How much hotels cost.

Sources

Average temperatures and daylight: WeatherSpark, "Average Weather in Luxor, Egypt Year Round" (1980 to 2016 averages), accessed 22 October 2026.
Seasonal demand: Vialala, "When to go to Luxor", and Hotels.com monthly crowd labels for Luxor, accessed 22 October 2026.

Questions

What is the best month to visit Luxor?+

For comfortable weather with fewer crowds than midwinter, November or March. For the mildest weather overall, December to February.

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Is Luxor too hot in summer?+

It is very hot, with average highs around 40°C from June to August. It is manageable with early starts and a long midday rest, and hotels are quieter.

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When is Luxor busiest?+

In winter, especially around Christmas, New Year and school holidays.

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