Luxor Weather in May

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

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Planning a trip to Luxor, Egypt this May? Here's what you need to know about the weather:

What to Expect in Luxor in May

Luxor, Egypt is a region in Egypt. May in Luxor generally has very hot temperatures, with almost no precipitation.

Temperatures

You can expect very hot maximum daytime temperatures of around 39°C (102°F) and nighttime temperatures around 23°C (73°F) in Luxor. While the given temperatures for day and night are typical, there may be days that feel warmer. Make sure you're dressed in a way that keeps you cool and comfortable.

For specific regional insights in Luxor, Egypt, refer to the map provided below.

Precipitation

May is a very dry month with an average rainfall of around 0.2 mm (0.01 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) July41°C (106°F) This monthAugust41°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 May

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

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
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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 May for the most popular destinonation in Luxor, Egypt?

Luxor

In May Luxor generally has extremely high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 39°C (102°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C (73°F) and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are mixed that month.

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Max temperature
34°C (93°F)
39°C (102°F)
41°C (106°F)
Min temperature
18°C (64°F)
23°C (73°F)
25°C (77°F)
Monthly rainfall
0.2 mm (0.01 in)
0.2 mm (0.01 in)
0 mm (0 in)
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Luxor weather in May: frequently asked questions

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

Expect less favorable weather across Luxor, Egypt in May. The popular destination of Luxor averages 39°C (102°F) by day and 23°C (73°F) at night during this month.

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

Daytime temperatures in Luxor peak at roughly 39°C (102°F) in May, dropping to about 23°C (73°F) overnight.

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

Not particularly. Luxor averages just 0.2 mm (0.01 in) of rain in May, making it a mostly dry month for Luxor, Egypt.

Is May a Good Time to Visit Luxor, Egypt?

Given the typically mixed weather conditions in Luxor, May may not be the ideal time to visit Luxor, Egypt.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in January, February, March, November and December offering mostly excellent weather in Luxor. In contrast, April, May, June, July, August, September and October tend to have less favorable weather conditions.

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