Early spring · Weather & things to do
Luxor in March
Luxor warms up: highs climb to 86°F (30°C), from 77°F in February, with lows of 54°F (12°C) and less than 0.1 in (3 mm) of rain.
At 88/100 for comfort (5th of 12), it's one of the best months to visit.
- Avg high
- 86°F (30°C)
- Avg low
- 54°F (12°C)
- Rain
- less than 0.1 in (3 mm)
- Humidity
- 26%
- Cloud cover
- 20%
- Daylight
- ~11 h 49 min
- Comfort score
- 88/100 · Great
What March feels like
Days are warm, averaging 86°F (30°C), easy weather for being outside from morning to evening.
There's a big swing between day and night, about 18°C (32°F), so mornings and evenings feel much cooler than the afternoon.
Low humidity, around 26%, makes the air feel crisp and dry.
Rain is scarce: less than 0.1 in (3 mm) for the whole month.
Sunny spells dominate: cloud cover averages 20%.
Plan around March
March is one of Luxor's best months on the climate data.
- Last of the best-scoring months: by April, the score drops to 69/100.
- Comfort slips from 100/100 in February to 88/100.
- March sits inside the Oct – Apr window our Egypt: Pyramids & the Nile route recommends.
What to pack for March
- Light, breathable clotheshighs average 86°F
- Sunscreen, sunglasses and a hathigh UV on clear days
- A warm layer for eveningslows near 54°F
- Lip balm and moisturizerdry air
- Comfortable walking shoesmost places below are best reached on foot or with short walks
What to do in Luxor in March
March is good outdoor weather here, so these picks lean toward the open air.
Medinet Habu
Ramesses III's temple with deep, colorful reliefs and few crowds.
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 March scores 88/100 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 86°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 March
- Aswan in March~112 mi · highs 90°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 March: quick answers
Is March a good time to visit Luxor?
Yes. On the climate data it's one of the best months, scoring 88/100. Expect highs of 86°F (30°C) and less than 0.1 in (3 mm) of rain. March is inside the Oct – Apr window our Egypt: Pyramids & the Nile route recommends.
How hot is Luxor in March?
Average highs are 86°F (30°C) and average lows 54°F (12°C), making it the 5th-coldest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Luxor in March?
Not much: less than 0.1 in (3 mm) of rain falls across March on average, the 3rd-wettest month of the year. The annual total is less than 0.1 in (3 mm).
What should I pack for Luxor in March?
Bring light, breathable clothes (highs average 86°F), sunscreen, sunglasses and a hat (high UV on clear days), a warm layer for evenings (lows near 54°F), lip balm and moisturizer (dry air) and comfortable walking shoes (most places below are best reached on foot or with short walks).
Routes in season in March
- Egypt: Pyramids & the Nile Oct – Apr
Planning Luxor in March?
Plan it together in TripsCircle: one itinerary, one shared packing list and costs split as you go.