Luxor Climate by Month

Luxor being situated in the desert has a hot climate like the rest of Egypt. However Luxor has the most extreme temperatures compared to other cities in Egypt and even compared to the rest of the world. It is dry year round and average temperatures rise above 40°C in summer. Winters are very short and still warm making January the best time to visit.

The graphs below provide an overview of the climate in Luxor (Cairo Governate), Egypt. They present long-term patterns and averages of weather conditions over a 30-year period.

The best time of year to visit Luxor in Egypt

During the months of January, February and December you are most likely to experience good weather with pleasant average temperatures that fall between 20°C and 26°C.

Other facts from our historical weather data:

Which is the warmest month in Luxor?
July has an average maximum temperature of 41°C and is the warmest month of the year.

Which is the coldest month in Luxor?
The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 23°C.

Which is the wettest month in Luxor?
January tops the wettest month list with 1 mm of rainfall.

Which is the driest month in Luxor?
August is the driest month with 0 mm of precipitation.

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