2026 Climate Averages

Weather in Luxor in May

Conditions are pleasant for sightseeing, though you might encounter occasional showers.

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Climate Overview

May is a good time to visit Luxor. Luxor has a Warm climate with average yearly highs of 38°C, lows of 23°C, and approximately 0 rainy days per month.

Avg High

38°C

Avg Low

23°C

Rainy days

0days

Daylight

13.4h

Is May a good time to visit Luxor?

Conditions are pleasant for sightseeing, though you might encounter occasional showers.

Daylight

Sunrise

6:05 AM

Sunset

7:28 PM

Weather by Month
Monthly weather data
Month High Low Rainy days Condition
January 21°C 8°C 0 Excellent (best)
February 24°C 11°C 0 Excellent (best)
March 29°C 14°C 1 Excellent (best)
April 33°C 18°C 0 Excellent (best)
May 38°C 23°C 0 Good
June 41°C 26°C 0 Good
July 42°C 27°C 0 Good
August 42°C 27°C 0 Good
September 42°C 27°C 0 Good
October 38°C 22°C 0 Excellent (best)
November 27°C 15°C 0 Excellent (best)
December 26°C 13°C 0 Excellent (best)

Weather data: Open-Meteo Archive (2020-2025) • Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0) • Historical avg. 2020–2025

What to Pack for May

Lightweight clothes, sunglasses, sunscreen, and breathable fabrics.

Climate: Warm
Travel Context Great for outdoor dining and evening strolls.

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Common Questions

Is May a good time to visit Luxor? +

May is typically Good for visiting Luxor, with average highs of 38°C and around 0 rainy days.

What should I pack for Luxor in May? +

With highs of 38°C and lows of 23°C in {month}, we recommend: Lightweight clothes, sunglasses, sunscreen, and breathable fabrics.

Does it rain a lot in Luxor in May? +

Luxor typically sees around 0 rainy days in May.

How many hours of daylight are there in Luxor in May? +

In May, Luxor gets approximately 13.4 hours of daylight per day.

Is May peak season in Luxor? +

No, May is not peak season in Luxor. Expect better value on accommodation and fewer tourists.

What is the best month to visit Luxor? +

The best months to visit Luxor are October, November, December, January, February, March, April, when the weather is optimal for sightseeing.

Weather Data: Based on 2020–2025 historical climate data from Open-Meteo

Solar calculations: SunCalc (timezone: Africa/Cairo)

Last Updated: January 2026

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May

38° / 23°
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