Measured, not vibes
Best Time to Visit Luxor
By measured weather comfort, the top months for Luxor are January, February, December — and RouteVerdict's editorial pick, which also weighs crowds and prices, is January, February, March, April, October, November, December. The table below is computed from ERA5 reanalysis data for 2020–2024, measured at Luxor (89 m elevation).
Month by month
Luxor weather and comfort, 2020–2024
| Month | Avg high | Wet days | Comfort | Season |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 22.5°C / 73°F | 0.3 | 99 | Best |
| February | 24.3°C / 76°F | 0 | 99 | Best |
| March | 29.6°C / 85°F | 0.3 | 76 | |
| April | 35.3°C / 96°F | 0.2 | 39 | |
| May | 39°C / 102°F | 0 | 21 | Shoulder |
| June | 41.9°C / 107°F | 0 | 11 | |
| July | 42°C / 108°F | 0 | 11 | |
| August | 42.5°C / 109°F | 0 | 10 | |
| September | 40.6°C / 105°F | 0 | 15 | Shoulder |
| October | 36.1°C / 97°F | 0 | 35 | |
| November | 29.2°C / 85°F | 0.2 | 79 | |
| December | 25.2°C / 77°F | 0 | 97 | Best |
Comfort is RouteVerdict's 0–100 score: 100·exp(−(high−23)²/162) × (1 − min(0.35, wet days × 0.02)). The full method is on the methodology page. Weather data by Open-Meteo.com (ERA5, CC BY 4.0), 2020–2024 normals. Wet day = ≥1 mm precipitation.
FAQ
Luxor timing questions
What is the best month to visit Luxor?
By measured weather comfort (ERA5 2020–2024), the top months are January, February, and December, with January scoring highest. RouteVerdict's editorial pick is January, February, March, April, October, November, and December, which also weighs crowds, prices, and events.
What is the hottest month in Luxor?
August, with an average daily high of 42.5°C (109°F).
What is the rainiest month in Luxor?
January, averaging 0.3 days with at least 1 mm of precipitation.
When is shoulder season in Luxor?
May and September — the best-scoring months outside both the measured top three and RouteVerdict's editorial peak-season pick.