The climate of Luxor is
subtropical desert, with very mild winters (during which it can get cold at night) and very hot, sunny summers.
The city is located in south-central Egypt, along the Nile River. Nearby is the Karnak Temple Complex.
We are in one of the driest areas in the world. It may not even rain for a few years in a row.
The sun shines all year round.
Luxor - Climate data
The
average temperature of the coldest month (January) is of 14.9 °C (58.8 °F), that of the warmest month (July) is of 33.6 °C (92.5 °F). Here are the average temperatures.
Luxor - Average temperatures (1991-2020) Month | Min (°C) | Max (°C) | Mean (°C) | Min (°F) | Max (°F) | Mean (°F) |
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January | 7 | 22.8 | 14.9 | 45 | 73 | 58.8 |
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February | 8.7 | 25.4 | 17 | 48 | 78 | 62.7 |
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March | 12.6 | 29.7 | 21.2 | 55 | 85 | 70.1 |
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April | 17.3 | 35 | 26.2 | 63 | 95 | 79.1 |
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May | 22 | 39.1 | 30.6 | 72 | 102 | 87.1 |
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June | 24.5 | 41.3 | 32.9 | 76 | 106 | 91.2 |
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July | 25.7 | 41.5 | 33.6 | 78 | 107 | 92.5 |
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August | 25.5 | 41.2 | 33.4 | 78 | 106 | 92 |
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September | 23.2 | 39.4 | 31.3 | 74 | 103 | 88.3 |
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October | 19.5 | 35.5 | 27.5 | 67 | 96 | 81.5 |
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November | 13.3 | 29.2 | 21.3 | 56 | 85 | 70.3 |
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December | 8.5 | 24.2 | 16.4 | 47 | 76 | 61.4 |
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Year | 17.4 | 33.7 | 25.5 | 63.3 | 92.7 | 78 |
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Precipitation amounts to 0 millimeters (0 inches) per year: it is therefore at a desert level. In practice, it never rains.
Luxor - Average precipitationMonth | Millimeters | Inches | Days |
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January | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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February | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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March | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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April | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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May | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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June | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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July | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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August | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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September | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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October | 1 | 0 | 0 |
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November | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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December | 0 | 0 | 1 |
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Year | 0 | 0 | 2 |
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There are on average around 3450
sunshine hours per year. Here are the average hours of sunshine per day.
Luxor - Sunshine hoursMonth | Average | Total |
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January | 7 | 215 | February | 8.5 | 235 | March | 8.5 | 270 | April | 9.5 | 290 | May | 10.5 | 325 | June | 12 | 355 | July | 11.5 | 365 | August | 11.5 | 350 | September | 10.5 | 310 | October | 9.5 | 290 | November | 8.5 | 250 | December | 6.5 | 200 | Year | 9.5 | 3450 |
Luxor - Weather by month
Based on the period 1991-2020
January, the coldest month of the year, is generally a very mild month. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 14.9 °C (59 °F), with a minimum of 7 °C (44.6 °F) and a maximum of 22.8 °C (73 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 3 °C (37.5 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 29 °C (84 °F). However, it reached 32.4 °C (90.3 °F) in January 2010.
Precipitation amounts to only 0 mm (0 in), so on average it never rains in the whole month.
The day lasts on average 10 hours and 40 minutes.
There are on average 7 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 64% of the time.
The average humidity is 53%.
The average wind speed is 6 kph (3 mph).
February is generally a very mild month. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 17.0 °C (63 °F), with a minimum of 8.7 °C (47.7 °F) and a maximum of 25.4 °C (77.6 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 4 °C (39.5 °F). However, it dropped to -0.8 °C (30.6 °F) in February 1992.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 32.5 °C (90.5 °F). However, it reached 37.2 °C (99 °F) in February 2010.
Precipitation amounts to only 0 mm (0 in), so on average it never rains in the whole month.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 20 minutes.
There are on average 8.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 73% of the time.
The average humidity is 44%.
The average wind speed is 7 kph (4 mph).
March is generally a warm month. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 21.2 °C (70 °F), with a minimum of 12.6 °C (54.8 °F) and a maximum of 29.7 °C (85.4 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 7.5 °C (46 °F). However, it dropped to 3 °C (37.4 °F) in March 1996.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 37.5 °C (99.5 °F). However, it reached 41.8 °C (107.2 °F) in March 2008.
Precipitation amounts to only 0 mm (0 in), so on average it never rains in the whole month.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 0 minutes.
There are on average 8.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 72% of the time.
The average humidity is 36%.
The average wind speed is 7 kph (5 mph).
April is generally a warm to hot month. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 26.2 °C (79 °F), with a minimum of 17.3 °C (63.2 °F) and a maximum of 35 °C (95 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 11.5 °C (52.5 °F).
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 43 °C (109.5 °F). However, it reached 46.2 °C (115.2 °F) in April 2007.
Precipitation amounts to only 0 mm (0 in), so on average it never rains in the whole month.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 50 minutes.
There are on average 9.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 76% of the time.
The average humidity is 29%. Hence, the air is normally dry.
The average wind speed is 8 kph (5 mph).
May is generally a very hot month. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 30.6 °C (87 °F), with a minimum of 22 °C (71.7 °F) and a maximum of 39.1 °C (102.5 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 17 °C (62.5 °F).
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 45.5 °C (113.5 °F). However, it reached 50 °C (122 °F) in May 1991.
Precipitation amounts to only 0 mm (0 in), so on average it never rains in the whole month.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 25 minutes.
There are on average 10.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 78% of the time.
The average humidity is 26%. Hence, the air is normally dry.
The average wind speed is 8 kph (5 mph).
June is generally a scorchingly hot month. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 32.9 °C (91 °F), with a minimum of 24.5 °C (76.2 °F) and a maximum of 41.3 °C (106.3 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 20.5 °C (69 °F).
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 46 °C (114.5 °F). However, it reached 48.2 °C (118.8 °F) in June 2010.
Precipitation amounts to only 0 mm (0 in), so on average it never rains in the whole month.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 40 minutes. June 21, the summer solstice, is the longest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere.
There are on average 12 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 87% of the time.
The average humidity is 27%. Hence, the air is normally dry.
The average wind speed is 8 kph (5 mph).
July, the hottest month of the year, is generally a scorchingly hot month. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 33.6 °C (92 °F), with a minimum of 25.7 °C (78.2 °F) and a maximum of 41.5 °C (106.7 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 22.5 °C (72.5 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 45.5 °C (114 °F). However, it reached 49.2 °C (120.6 °F) in July 2000.
Precipitation amounts to only 0 mm (0 in), so on average it never rains in the whole month.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 30 minutes.
There are on average 11.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 87% of the time.
The average humidity is 30%. Hence, the air is normally dry.
The average wind speed is 8 kph (5 mph).
August is generally a scorchingly hot month. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 33.4 °C (92 °F), with a minimum of 25.5 °C (77.9 °F) and a maximum of 41.2 °C (106.2 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 22.5 °C (72.5 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 44.5 °C (112.5 °F). However, it reached 47.8 °C (118 °F) in August 2002.
Precipitation amounts to only 0 mm (0 in), so on average it never rains in the whole month.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 0 minutes.
There are on average 11.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 87% of the time.
The average humidity is 31%. Hence, the air is normally dry.
The average wind speed is 8 kph (5 mph).
September is generally a very hot month. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 31.3 °C (88 °F), with a minimum of 23.2 °C (73.8 °F) and a maximum of 39.4 °C (102.8 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 19.5 °C (67.5 °F).
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 43.5 °C (110 °F). However, it reached 47 °C (116.6 °F) in September 2019.
Precipitation amounts to only 0 mm (0 in), so on average it never rains in the whole month.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 20 minutes.
There are on average 10.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 84% of the time.
The average humidity is 35%.
The average wind speed is 7 kph (4 mph).
October is generally a warm to hot month. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 27.5 °C (81 °F), with a minimum of 19.5 °C (67.1 °F) and a maximum of 35.5 °C (95.9 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 14.5 °C (58.5 °F).
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 40.5 °C (105.5 °F). However, it reached 43.8 °C (110.8 °F) in October 2010.
Precipitation amounts to only 1 mm (0 in), distributed over 0 days.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 30 minutes.
There are on average 9.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 82% of the time.
The average humidity is 40%.
The average wind speed is 6 kph (4 mph).
November is generally a warm month. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 21.3 °C (70 °F), with a minimum of 13.3 °C (56 °F) and a maximum of 29.2 °C (84.5 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 8.5 °C (47.5 °F).
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 35 °C (95 °F). However, it reached 39.6 °C (103.3 °F) in November 1993.
Precipitation amounts to only 0 mm (0 in), so on average it never rains in the whole month.
The day lasts on average 10 hours and 55 minutes.
There are on average 8.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 76% of the time.
The average humidity is 49%.
The average wind speed is 5 kph (3 mph).
December is generally a very mild month. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 16.4 °C (61 °F), with a minimum of 8.5 °C (47.3 °F) and a maximum of 24.2 °C (75.6 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 4 °C (39 °F). However, it dropped to 0.2 °C (32.4 °F) in December 1991.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 29.5 °C (85 °F). However, it reached 35 °C (95 °F) in December 2005.
Precipitation amounts to only 0 mm (0 in), so on average it never rains in the whole month.
The day lasts on average 10 hours and 35 minutes. December 21, the winter solstice, is the shortest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere.
There are on average 6.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 60% of the time.
The average humidity is 54%.
The average wind speed is 5 kph (3 mph).