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Best time to visit Luxor & Aswan

The Valley of the Kings and a Nile cruise

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Highest-rated months
January, February, November, December
Other good months
March
Less favorable months
May, June, July, August, September

Editorial seasonal ratings describe conditions for a trip. They are not safety ratings or weather forecasts.

This destination has its own seasonal assessment.

Travel advisory snapshot

US advisory level 2

Snapshot checked 2026-10-13. Read current official guidance before booking. Seasonal suitability does not override a travel advisory.

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Weather by month

Monthly climate averages and seasonal ratings for Luxor & Aswan. Temperatures are shown in Celsius and Fahrenheit; rainfall is in millimetres.
MonthSeasonal ratingDaytime highNighttime lowRainfallSeasonal reasons
January 2027Best22.4°C / 72°F7.5°C / 46°F0 mmPleasant weather, Dry season
February 2027Best25°C / 77°F9.3°C / 49°F0 mmPleasant weather, Dry season, Ramadan
March 2027Good29.1°C / 84°F12.9°C / 55°F0 mmPleasant weather, Ramadan
April 2027OK34.3°C / 94°F18.1°C / 65°F0 mmScorching heat
May 2027Not ideal38.3°C / 101°F22.6°C / 73°F0 mmScorching heat
June 2027Avoid40.2°C / 104°F25.1°C / 77°F0 mmScorching heat
July 2027Avoid40.3°C / 105°F26.3°C / 79°F0 mmScorching heat
August 2027Avoid40.3°C / 105°F26.1°C / 79°F0 mmScorching heat
September 2027Not ideal38.1°C / 101°F23.8°C / 75°F0 mmScorching heat
October 2026OK34.9°C / 95°F20°C / 68°F0 mmScorching heat
November 2026Best29°C / 84°F13.6°C / 56°F0 mmPleasant weather
December 2026Best24.4°C / 76°F8.9°C / 48°F0 mmPleasant weather, Dry season, Peak crowds & prices

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Long-term averages, not a forecast. Temperature and rainfall: 1991–2020; humidity and cloud: 2001–2020; sea temperature: 1991–2020. Climate snapshot prepared 2026-10-04.

Event adjustments refer to the next occurrence of each month as of 2026-10-14; the year is shown in the table.

Local food and lodging costs

National price level: 13, with the United States at 100. Reference year: 2025. This is a relative food and lodging indicator, not a trip budget; flights are excluded.

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When is the best time to visit Luxor & Aswan?

The highest seasonal ratings in this assessment are in January, February, November, December. Compare the monthly reasons and climate below before choosing your dates. Editorial seasonal ratings describe conditions for a trip. They are not safety ratings or weather forecasts.

Do good seasonal ratings mean it is safe to travel?

No. Seasonal ratings describe timing, weather and experiences. Check current official travel advisories, entry requirements and local conditions before booking.

Sources and limits

This tool uses stored snapshots and is not updated in real time. Climate averages are not forecasts, and seasonal ratings are not safety assessments. Information may be incomplete or out of date. Before booking, check current official travel advisories, entry requirements, weather forecasts and local conditions.

TerraClimate · NASA POWER · NOAA OISST · Copernicus DEM GLO-90 (2021)

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