Early winter · Weather & things to do
Luxor in December
Luxor cools off: highs slip to 74°F (24°C), from 84°F in November, with lows of 47°F (9°C) and less than 0.1 in (3 mm) of rain.
At 100/100 for comfort (3rd of 12), it's one of the best months to visit.
- Avg high
- 74°F (24°C)
- Avg low
- 47°F (9°C)
- Rain
- less than 0.1 in (3 mm)
- Humidity
- 47%
- Cloud cover
- 19%
- Daylight
- ~10 h 24 min
- Comfort score
- 100/100 · Great
What December feels like
Days are warm, averaging 74°F (24°C), easy weather for being outside from morning to evening.
Mornings start much cooler: lows average 47°F (9°C), about 15°C (27°F) below the afternoon high.
It's one of the drier stretches, with only less than 0.1 in (3 mm) of rain.
Clear skies are common, with cloud cover averaging only 19%.
Plan around December
December is one of Luxor's best months on the climate data.
- Shortest days of the year, about 10 h 24 min of daylight.
- Comfort improves from 93/100 in November to 100/100.
- December sits inside the Oct – Apr window our Egypt: Pyramids & the Nile route recommends.
What to pack for December
- Light, breathable clothes74°F afternoons
- A warm layer for eveningsnights drop to 47°F
- Comfortable walking shoesmost picks involve some walking
What to do in Luxor in December
With conditions on your side, the picks below favor time outside.
Luxor Museum
Compact, well-lit museum of Theban statues and finds from Tutankhamun's tomb.
Luxor Temple
Riverside temple linked to Karnak by the Avenue of Sphinxes, lit up after dark.
Hot-air balloon over the West Bank
Sunrise flights over temples, fields and the Nile.
Why now December scores 100/100 for comfort, good conditions for being outside.
Sofra Restaurant & Café
Egyptian home cooking in an old house, with a rooftop terrace.
Why now Highs near 74°F and 0.0 in of monthly rain make this an easy outdoor pick.
1886 Restaurant at Winter Palace
Formal French dining in the 19th-century Winter Palace hotel.
Nearby in December
- Aswan in December~112 mi · highs 78°F, 0.0 in rain · 2°C (4°F) warmer by day, about as wet
NASA POWER 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km grid, temperatures adjusted from the grid cell's ~248 m to Luxor's ~90 m elevation (standard lapse rate). Comfort scores weigh temperature, rain, humidity and cloud: see how we score each month. Check a forecast before you go.
Luxor in December: quick answers
Is December a good time to visit Luxor?
Yes. On the climate data it's one of the best months, scoring 100/100. Expect highs of 74°F (24°C) and less than 0.1 in (3 mm) of rain. December is inside the Oct – Apr window our Egypt: Pyramids & the Nile route recommends.
How hot is Luxor in December?
Average highs are 74°F (24°C) and average lows 47°F (9°C), making it the 2nd-coldest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Luxor in December?
Not much: less than 0.1 in (3 mm) of rain falls across December on average, the driest month of the year. The annual total is less than 0.1 in (3 mm).
What should I pack for Luxor in December?
Bring light, breathable clothes (74°F afternoons), a warm layer for evenings (nights drop to 47°F) and comfortable walking shoes (most picks involve some walking).
Routes in season in December
- Egypt: Pyramids & the Nile Oct – Apr
Planning Luxor in December?
Plan it together in TripsCircle: one itinerary, one shared packing list and costs split as you go.