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Luxor in May
Luxor warms up: highs climb to 102°F (39°C), from 94°F in April, with lows of 71°F (22°C) and less than 0.1 in (3 mm) of rain.
Our comfort score puts it mid-table at 60/100, 8th of 12.
- Avg high
- 102°F (39°C)
- Avg low
- 71°F (22°C)
- Rain
- less than 0.1 in (3 mm)
- Humidity
- 18%
- Cloud cover
- 18%
- Daylight
- ~13 h 15 min
- Comfort score
- 60/100 · Good
What May feels like
Heat sets the pace, with highs around 102°F (39°C). Get out early and keep the hottest hours for somewhere cool.
There's a big swing between day and night, about 17°C (31°F), so mornings and evenings feel much cooler than the afternoon.
Low humidity, around 18%, 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 18%.
Plan around May
May sits mid-table; the best months are November – March.
- Comfort slips from 69/100 in April to 60/100.
- Our Egypt: Pyramids & the Nile route recommends Oct – Apr, so May falls outside its suggested window.
What to pack for May
- Light, breathable clotheshighs average 102°F
- Sunscreen, sunglasses and a hathigh UV on clear days
- Refillable water bottleeasy to dehydrate in the heat
- A warm layer for eveningslows near 71°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 May
Start early and take shelter at midday: the picks below pair morning outings with places to cool off.
Karnak Temple
Vast temple complex of Amun with the 134-column Great Hypostyle Hall.
Temple of Hatshepsut
Terraced mortuary temple of Egypt's female pharaoh beneath the cliffs of Deir el-Bahari.
Hot-air balloon over the West Bank
Sunrise flights over temples, fields and the Nile.
Why now May scores 60/100 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 102°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.
Why now A break from 102°F afternoons.
Nearby in May
- Aswan in May~112 mi · highs 106°F, 0.0 in rain · 2°C (3°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 May: quick answers
Is May a good time to visit Luxor?
It's middling, scoring 60/100. The best months are November – March, at up to 100. Expect highs of 102°F (39°C) and less than 0.1 in (3 mm) of rain. Our Egypt: Pyramids & the Nile route recommends Oct – Apr, so May is outside its suggested window.
How hot is Luxor in May?
Average highs are 102°F (39°C) and average lows 71°F (22°C), making it the 5th-warmest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Luxor in May?
Not much: less than 0.1 in (3 mm) of rain falls across May on average, the 5th-wettest month of the year. The annual total is less than 0.1 in (3 mm).
What should I pack for Luxor in May?
Bring light, breathable clothes (highs average 102°F), sunscreen, sunglasses and a hat (high UV on clear days), refillable water bottle (easy to dehydrate in the heat), a warm layer for evenings (lows near 71°F) and lip balm and moisturizer (dry air).
Planning Luxor in May?
Share this May plan with your group, poll everyone on dates and keep the packing list in one place.