Luxor Weather in January

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Luxor, Egypt in January.

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Considering a trip to Luxor, Egypt this January and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:

What to Expect in Luxor in January

Luxor, Egypt is a region in Egypt. January in Luxor generally has warm temperatures, with almost no precipitation. The month of January is in the winter season.

Temperatures

You can expect warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 23°C (73°F) and nighttime temperatures around 9°C (48°F) in Luxor. In general, this month stands out as the coldest period throughout the year. However, even though January is the coolest month, you can still find places in Luxor, Egypt with moderate temperatures, ensuring a pleasant experience throughout the year.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Luxor, Egypt, check out the map below.

Precipitation

January is a very dry month with an average rainfall of around 0.8 mm (0.03 in) in Luxor.

Explore Luxor by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Luxor — and find the best time to visit. (based on Luxor)

January23°C (73°F) February25°C (77°F) March29°C (84°F) April34°C (93°F) May39°C (102°F) June41°C (106°F) This monthJuly41°C (106°F) August41°C (106°F) September39°C (102°F) October35°C (95°F) November29°C (84°F) December24°C (75°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Luxor in January

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Luxor.

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Luxor

What is the weather like in January for the most popular destinonation in Luxor, Egypt?

Luxor

In January Luxor generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 23°C (73°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C (48°F) and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

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In our records: Egypt January extremes

Notable January records observed across cities in Egypt in our climate database (1976 – 2026). Historic readings can vary in quality, so treat these as illustrative.

  • Based on our data, the coldest January night in Egypt dropped to -4°C (25°F) in El Tor on January 14, 2008.

Luxor weather in January: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Luxor, Egypt in January?

January in Luxor, Egypt brings perfect weather. In Luxor, daytime temperatures are typically around 23°C (73°F) and nighttime lows hover near 9°C (48°F).

What is the average temperature in Luxor, Egypt in January?

Luxor averages a daytime maximum of 23°C (73°F) in January, with overnight lows close to 9°C (48°F).

Does Luxor, Egypt get a lot of rain in January?

Rain is generally moderate to light in Luxor, Egypt during January, with Luxor averaging close to 0.8 mm (0.03 in).

Is January a Good Time to Visit Luxor, Egypt?

We consider January to be one of the best times to travel to Luxor, Egypt. Typically, the climate in Luxor is perfect. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in January, February, March, November and December offering mostly perfect weather in Luxor. On the other hand, the months of April, May, June, July, August, September and October tend to have poor weather conditions.

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