Luxor Weather

Egypt is known for its hot arid climate. Luxor weather is no exception. The summers are extremely hot and dry. The average temperature at Luxor through the year is about 77°F i.e. about 25°C. Temperature through the year may go up to 104°F i.e. a scorching 40°C the average low temperature may dip to a lowest of about 44°F i.e. about 4°C. Thus we see that Luxor like the rest of Egypt is given to extreme temperature fluctuations. Summers are accompanied by extremely high temperatures and heat waves. Hot winds blow inward from the desert region making life extremely uncomfortable. Light cotton clothes are recommended to the tourists who visit the region in spring or autumn. Winter is the best season in Luxor. Tourists make a beeline to this historic city during this season. The days are warm and pleasant though the nights could get a bit cold. Tourists from European and other western nations often visit Luxor over the Christmas New Year extended weekend. The average temperature at Luxor in December is 60°F or 15.5°C and in January is about 57°F or 13.8°C. If you are visiting Luxor over winter do remember to carry winter clothes and a blanket.

Luxor experiences almost no rainfall. The city's average precipitation is about 0.1 inches for the whole year round. Sometimes a rare thunderstorm hits the city in January, but even these are more of dust storms than rain. Though winter is the peak tourist season, autumn and spring is preferred by many as most accommodations offer off season discounts and the weather is quite pleasant. Spring and autumn are also the best seasons to enjoy long cruises down the Nile and picnic on the banks of this river. Before you embark on your trip to Luxor, do enquire about the current year's weather conditions.