Luxor and Aswan Climate: Weather Guide (Temperatures & Best Time to Visit)

Upper Egypt is one of the driest and sunniest places on Earth. The climate of Luxor and Aswan is defined by two extremes: a mild, perfect winter and a scorching, furnace-like summer. While winter (October to April) offers delightful days with highs around 25°C (77°F), summer (June to August) regularly sees temperatures soar past 45°C (113°F). Furthermore, rain is virtually non-existent, falling perhaps once every few years. Consequently, the "best time to visit" is strictly determined by your tolerance for heat.
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The weather is a crucial factor for a holiday in Luxor and Aswan. Picking the right time to travel is key to a great vacation. The climate in Upper Egypt is a low-latitude subtropical desert. This means it has a dry climate with hot weather and little humidity. Temperatures remain high all year with very little rain. Days are fairly hot, and nights are cool.

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Luxor’s Weather Throughout the Year

Luxor Weather throughout the year - Egypt Fun Tours

Luxor, known as the “city of a hundred gates,” is the world’s largest open-air museum. Located in southern Egypt, it has a hot, dry, and sunny climate.

Temperature Overview

  • Summer: From May to September, average high temperatures are about 40°C (104°F).
  • Winter: From November to April, average high temperatures are around 22°C (71.6°F).

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Aswan’s Weather Throughout the Year

Aswan's weather throughout the year - Egypt Fun Tours

Aswan is a beautiful city with a rich history. It is exceptionally warm and sunny. Summer high temperatures average over 40 °C (104 °F). This is from May to September. Winter high temperatures are around 23 °C (73.4 °F). This is from November to April. The winter months are perfect for exploring Aswan’s attractions.

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Recommended Things to do in Luxor & Aswan

There are a plethora of great activities in Luxor and Aswan where you may have a good time and create lasting memories, such as:

Take a River Nile Cruise from Luxor to Aswan.

A Nile cruise has always been the best way to see and discover all of the treasures that lie between Luxor and Aswan. A Nile cruise is the epitome of Egyptian tourism, with access to every landmark and site as well as the sight of the magnificent sun rays bouncing off one of the world’s great rivers, while receiving the best care and entertainment on board this floating hotel. The Karnak Temple complex, Philae Temple, Kom Ombo Temple, Hatshepsut Temple, Edfu Temple, and many more will unveil all of ancient Egypt’s mysteries.

Felucca boarding in Aswan

In Aswan, a Nile felucca is a spiritual trip through beauty and amazement. The Felucca is a tiny sailboat, smaller than a Nile cruise, designed for those who want to be treated like royalty and value privacy, comfort, and elegance. Aswan will be bathed in gold, displaying all of its legendary brightness and natural wonders.

A Hot Air Balloon Ride in Luxor

Riding a hot air balloon in Luxor is like sailing on a cloud; each time you’re floating in mid-winter, you’ll be seeing everything of the magical city’s history and legacy. You will discover the enchanting appeal of the holy paradise known as Luxor up there in the air, just at the gates of heaven, where complete details of all its amazing buildings will be exhibited in the purest light of day.

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