Mid-winter · Weather & things to do
Luxor in January
This is the coldest month in Luxor: highs average 71°F (22°C) and lows 44°F (7°C), with less than 0.1 in (3 mm) of rain.
At 100/100 for comfort (the top score of the year), it's one of the best months to visit.
- Avg high
- 71°F (22°C)
- Avg low
- 44°F (7°C)
- Rain
- less than 0.1 in (3 mm)
- Humidity
- 45%
- Cloud cover
- 20%
- Daylight
- ~10 h 34 min
- Comfort score
- 100/100 · Great
What January feels like
Warm afternoons near 71°F (22°C) make long days outdoors easy.
There's a big swing between day and night, about 15°C (28°F), so mornings and evenings feel much cooler than the afternoon.
Rain is scarce: less than 0.1 in (3 mm) for the whole month.
Sunny spells dominate: cloud cover averages 20%.
Plan around January
January is one of Luxor's best months on the climate data.
- Comfort holds steady from December (100 → 100/100).
- January sits inside the Oct – Apr window our Egypt: Pyramids & the Nile route recommends.
What to pack for January
- Light, breathable clotheshighs average 71°F
- A warm layer for eveningslows near 44°F
- Comfortable walking shoesmost places below are best reached on foot or with short walks
What to do in Luxor in January
January is good outdoor weather here, so these picks lean toward the open air.
Hot-air balloon over the West Bank
Sunrise flights over temples, fields and the Nile.
Why now January 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 71°F and 0.0 in of monthly rain make this an easy outdoor pick.
Medinet Habu
Ramesses III's temple with deep, colorful reliefs and few crowds.
Valley of the Kings
Royal tombs cut into the desert hills, with painted corridors; extra tickets for Tutankhamun and Seti I.
1886 Restaurant at Winter Palace
Formal French dining in the 19th-century Winter Palace hotel.
Nearby in January
- Aswan in January~112 mi · highs 76°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 January: quick answers
Is January a good time to visit Luxor?
Yes. On the climate data it's one of the best months, scoring 100/100. Expect highs of 71°F (22°C) and less than 0.1 in (3 mm) of rain. January is inside the Oct – Apr window our Egypt: Pyramids & the Nile route recommends.
How hot is Luxor in January?
Average highs are 71°F (22°C) and average lows 44°F (7°C), making it the coldest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Luxor in January?
Not much: less than 0.1 in (3 mm) of rain falls across January on average, the wettest month of the year. The annual total is less than 0.1 in (3 mm).
What should I pack for Luxor in January?
Bring light, breathable clothes (highs average 71°F), a warm layer for evenings (lows near 44°F) and comfortable walking shoes (most places below are best reached on foot or with short walks).
Routes in season in January
- Egypt: Pyramids & the Nile Oct – Apr
Planning Luxor in January?
Bring the crew into one shared trip: vote on dates, build the day-by-day plan, split costs and share one packing list.