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Luxor

City · 🇪🇬 Egypt
Population 202,232
Area 13 km²
Time zone Africa/Cairo
Official website www.luxor.gov.eg
Luxor

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Luxor Essentials

Luxor’s East Bank centers on the Luxor Temple, a massive complex continuously used for worship since 1400 BC. The city’s history unfolds along the 2.7-kilometer Avenue of Sphinxes, which connects major archaeological sites to the Precinct of Mut. Beyond the ruins, the Luxor Museum displays refined artifacts from the Theban Necropolis, while the Abu Haggag Mosque demonstrates layers of history built directly into ancient structures. Traditional Egyptian cuisine and local crafts are found in the nearby souks and historic eateries.

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Ancient Egyptian Wonders

This collection showcases the monumental architecture of ancient Thebes, centered around the Luxor Temple complex. It includes the nearly 3-kilometer Avenue of Sphinxes that once connected Luxor and Karnak temples for the Opet Festival. Key sites feature the Precinct of Mut, dedicated to the mother goddess, and the massive red granite obelisk of Ramesses II. These UNESCO-listed ruins dating back to 1400 BC display the evolution of Egyptian religious design through the New Kingdom period.

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Religious Sites in Luxor

Luxor's spiritual landscape spans over three millennia, anchored by the ancient Luxor Temple, a UNESCO-listed site built around 1400 BC. Uniquely, the Abu Haggag Mosque sits directly atop the temple’s ruins, representing centuries of continuous worship. The city also hosts a significant Christian presence, featuring Coptic Orthodox, Roman Catholic, and Presbyterian churches. This collection highlights the coexistence of Pharaonic, Islamic, and Christian traditions within a small geographical area near the Nile’s east bank.

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Luxor — Map

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Climate & when to visit

Best time to visit: January, February, March, November, December

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Typical weather in January

Great
  • 23° (feels like 19°) · extremes 4°–30°
  • 8° at night
  • 0 rainy days
  • 28 sunny days
  • 9 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze
  • UV index 5 · moderate

Typical weather in February

Great
  • 26° (feels like 21°) · extremes 5°–33°
  • 9° at night
  • 0 rainy days
  • 26 sunny days
  • 10 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze
  • UV index 7 · high

Typical weather in March

Great
  • 30° (feels like 25°) · extremes 8°–38°
  • 13° at night
  • 0 rainy days
  • 29 sunny days
  • 11 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze
  • UV index 8 · very high
Up to 5 days above 35°

Typical weather in April

Fair
  • 35° (feels like 30°) · extremes 12°–42°
  • 17° at night
  • 0 rainy days
  • 29 sunny days
  • 12 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze
  • UV index 10 · very high
Up to 16 days above 35°

Typical weather in May

Poor
  • 39° (feels like 35°) · extremes 17°–45°
  • 22° at night
  • 0 rainy days
  • 29 sunny days
  • 12 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze
  • UV index 10 · very high
Up to 27 days above 35°

Typical weather in June

Poor
  • 42° (feels like 37°) · extremes 21°–46°
  • 24° at night
  • 0 rainy days
  • 30 sunny days
  • 13 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze
  • UV index 11 · extreme
Up to 30 days above 35°

Typical weather in July

Poor
  • 42° (feels like 38°) · extremes 23°–45°
  • 25° at night
  • 0 rainy days
  • 31 sunny days
  • 13 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze
  • UV index 11 · extreme
Up to 31 days above 35°

Typical weather in August

Poor
  • 42° (feels like 39°) · extremes 23°–45°
  • 26° at night
  • 0 rainy days
  • 31 sunny days
  • 12 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze
  • UV index 11 · extreme
Up to 31 days above 35°

Typical weather in September

Poor
  • 40° (feels like 37°) · extremes 20°–44°
  • 23° at night
  • 0 rainy days
  • 30 sunny days
  • 11 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze
  • UV index 9 · very high
Up to 30 days above 35°

Typical weather in October

Poor
  • 36° (feels like 33°) · extremes 15°–42°
  • 20° at night
  • 0 rainy days
  • 30 sunny days
  • 10 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze
  • UV index 8 · very high
Up to 19 days above 35°

Typical weather in November

Great
  • 30° (feels like 27°) · extremes 10°–36°
  • 15° at night
  • 0 rainy days
  • 29 sunny days
  • 10 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze
  • UV index 6 · high

Typical weather in December

Great
  • 25° (feels like 21°) · extremes 6°–31°
  • 10° at night
  • 0 rainy days
  • 29 sunny days
  • 9 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze
  • UV index 5 · moderate

Climate data: NASA POWER (MERRA-2) · 1996–2025

Practical information

Currency
Egyptian Pound EGP LE · Card payments · Cash preferred
Electricity
Type C / Type F
220 V · 50 Hz
Languages
Arabic
Tap water
Not safe to drink
Driving side
Right
Calling code
+20
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Tours & Activities

Luxor Temple
Walk
Luxor Museum
Walk
Sofra

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