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Luxor Governorate

Region · 🇪🇬 Egypt
Population 1,250,209
Area 1,894 km²
Time zone Africa/Cairo
Official website www.luxor.gov.eg
Luxor Governorate

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Luxor Essentials

Explore the architectural legacy of ancient Thebes, spanning both banks of the Nile. The East Bank is anchored by the massive Karnak Temple Complex and the processional Avenue of Sphinxes. On the West Bank, the collection includes the terraced mortuary temple of Hatshepsut at Deir el-Bahari, the well-preserved reliefs of Medinet Habu, and the royal burial grounds of the Valley of the Queens. These sites, alongside the artisans' village of Deir el-Medina, represent the height of New Kingdom power and craftsmanship.

10 places

Ancient Wonders of Luxor

This collection showcases the monumental architecture and funerary art of ancient Thebes. On the East Bank, the sprawling Karnak Temple Complex remains one of the largest religious sites ever built, dedicated primarily to the god Amun-Re. Crossing the Nile to the West Bank reveals the mortuary temples of Ramesses II and III, the terraced sanctuary of Hatshepsut at Deir el-Bahari, and the intricate royal tombs of the Valley of the Queens. The list also includes the well-preserved artisans' village of Deir el-Medina and several specialized New Kingdom shrines.

15 places

Religious Sites in Luxor

The Luxor Governorate preserves a profound religious landscape where ancient traditions continue through Coptic monasticism and Islamic devotion. This collection features desert monasteries like Dayr al Anba Bakhum, founded on the principles of Saint Pachomius, alongside historic mosques such as the Al-Omry. These sites illustrate the architectural evolution of the region, from the early Christian cenobitic communities established on the desert's edge to the Sufi-influenced shrines found within the urban centers of Upper Egypt.

10 places

Parks and Wetlands

Luxor’s landscape is defined by the intersection of monumental history and the fertile Nile Valley. This selection features UNESCO World Heritage sites like the Necropolis of Ancient Thebes and the massive Karnak and Luxor temples. Complementing these archaeological wonders are the region's vital wetlands and riverine basins, such as Hwd Qus and Hwd Al-Akhms, which support local biodiversity and represent the natural environment that has sustained the Nile's inhabitants for millennia.

18 places

Luxor Governorate — Map

Luxor Governorate — Map

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 38°) · 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°–41°
  • 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°
  • 14° 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

Karnak Temple Complex
Drive
Deir el-Bahari
Drive
Medinet Habu

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