Monthly climate guide
Luxor weather in January
With highs near 21°C (71°F) and lows around 6°C (43°F), January feels warm in Luxor. Rainfall averages about 1 mm (very dry) and the sky is mostly sunny. Daytime highs are 2°C cooler than December and 4°C cooler than February.
What stands out in January
- Temperatures are climbing — February is around 4°C warmer.
- Luxor is usually about 2°C cooler than Aswan, 180 km away, in January.
- Seasonally, January counts as mid-winter in Luxor.
- Expect a big gap between day and night — about 15°C.
January is typically Luxor's coolest month.It's usually the wettest month of the year.
Avg high
21°C
71°F
Avg low
6°C
43°F
Rainfall
1 mm
very dry
Humidity
45%
relative
Sky
20%
cloud · mostly sunny
Luxor weather by month
Show the monthly averages as a table
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rain | Humidity | Cloud cover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 21°C / 71°F | 6°C / 43°F | 1 mm | 45% | 20% |
| February | 25°C / 77°F | 9°C / 47°F | 0 mm | 37% | 22% |
| March | 29°C / 85°F | 12°C / 53°F | 0 mm | 26% | 22% |
| April | 34°C / 92°F | 16°C / 60°F | 0 mm | 20% | 19% |
| May | 39°C / 101°F | 21°C / 70°F | 0 mm | 18% | 19% |
| June | 41°C / 105°F | 24°C / 74°F | 0 mm | 18% | 7% |
| July | 41°C / 105°F | 24°C / 76°F | 0 mm | 20% | 7% |
| August | 41°C / 106°F | 25°C / 76°F | 0 mm | 22% | 8% |
| September | 39°C / 102°F | 22°C / 72°F | 0 mm | 25% | 8% |
| October | 35°C / 95°F | 19°C / 66°F | 0 mm | 30% | 9% |
| November | 28°C / 83°F | 13°C / 56°F | 0 mm | 42% | 13% |
| December | 23°C / 74°F | 8°C / 47°F | 0 mm | 48% | 18% |
What to pack for January
- T-shirts plus a light layer for the evening
- Comfortable trainers or sandals for long walks
- An extra layer — evenings are noticeably cooler than afternoons
- Sunglasses
Is January a good time to visit Luxor?
Compare the months in the chart above to find your ideal window.
Best time to visit Luxor →Other Egypt cities in January
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Luxor in January: quick answers
Is January a good time to visit Luxor?
Yes. January is one of the best months for Luxor, with highs around 21°C and about 1 mm of rain.
How warm is Luxor in January?
Average highs are about 21°C (71°F) and average lows about 6°C (43°F), based on 10 years of daily data.
Does it rain a lot in Luxor in January?
Luxor typically gets around 1 mm of rain in January — very dry. It's usually the wettest month of the year.
Figures are long-term averages for the area around Luxor (NASA POWER / ERA5, 2011–2020), not a forecast for a specific year. For upcoming days, see the live multi-source forecast.