When to go · Luxor
Luxor in May
Mixed month. Outside the best window (Nov–early Mar). Across Egypt: Luxor hits 40 °C; temples at dawn only. Eid al-Adha about 16 May 2027 fills transport (check).Mixed month. Outside the best window (Nov–early Mar). Across Egypt: Luxor hits 104 °F; temples at dawn only. Eid al-Adha about 16 May 2027 fills transport (check).
Key facts
- Verdict
- Mixed
- Temperature
- 39°C102°F / 22°C72°F
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 1
- Crowds
- Low
- Egypt overall
- Prices
- Medium
- Egypt overall
Verdict
Outside the best window (Nov–early Mar). Across Egypt: Luxor hits 40 °C; temples at dawn only. Eid al-Adha about 16 May 2027 fills transport (check).Outside the best window (Nov–early Mar). Across Egypt: Luxor hits 104 °F; temples at dawn only. Eid al-Adha about 16 May 2027 fills transport (check).
Weather in May
- LuxorHighs around 39 °C, lows around 22 °C, rain on about 1 dayHighs around 102 °F, lows around 72 °F, rain on about 1 day
- Upper Egypt (Nile Valley), Egypt · Luxor, Aswan, Abu Simbelhot
Dry all year; 40 °C+ from May to September. Winter days are warm, nights cool.Dry all year; 104 °F+ from May to September. Winter days are warm, nights cool.
Festivals and holidays
Dates as our data lists them. Moving holidays (lunar and Islamic calendars, Easter) shift every year: check the date for your year before you build a trip on it.
Eid al-Adha big impact
About 16–19 May 2027 (lunar — check) · Egypt
Several days off; transport and resorts booked out.
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · Egypt overall
- Low
- Prices · Egypt overall
- Medium
Egypt overall: Luxor hits 40 °C; temples at dawn only. Eid al-Adha about 16 May 2027 fills transport (check).
What to pack
- Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen