Mid-autumn · Weather & things to do
Luxor in October
Luxor cools off: highs slip to 96°F (35°C), from 103°F in September, with lows of 67°F (19°C) and less than 0.1 in (3 mm) of rain.
Our comfort score puts it mid-table at 66/100, 7th of 12.
- Avg high
- 96°F (35°C)
- Avg low
- 67°F (19°C)
- Rain
- less than 0.1 in (3 mm)
- Humidity
- 30%
- Cloud cover
- 11%
- Daylight
- ~11 h 23 min
- Comfort score
- 66/100 · Good
What October feels like
Expect proper heat: afternoons average 96°F (35°C), so plan walking and hiking for the morning and save midday for shade, lunch or a swim.
Mornings start much cooler: lows average 67°F (19°C), about 16°C (29°F) below the afternoon high.
The air is dry, at about 30% humidity, which keeps warmth comfortable but dries skin and lips.
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 11%.
Plan around October
October sits mid-table; the best months are November – March.
- Comfort improves from 60/100 in September to 66/100.
- October sits inside the Oct – Apr window our Egypt: Pyramids & the Nile route recommends.
What to pack for October
- Light, breathable clothes96°F afternoons
- Sunscreen, sunglasses and a hatstrong sun this month
- Refillable water bottleeasy to dehydrate in the heat
- A warm layer for eveningsnights drop to 67°F
- Lip balm and moisturizerdry air
- Comfortable walking shoesmost picks involve some walking
What to do in Luxor in October
Afternoons run hot (96°F), so these picks mix early-start outdoor spots with cool indoor breaks.
Valley of the Kings
Royal tombs cut into the desert hills, with painted corridors; extra tickets for Tutankhamun and Seti I.
Luxor Temple
Riverside temple linked to Karnak by the Avenue of Sphinxes, lit up after dark.
Sofra Restaurant & Café
Egyptian home cooking in an old house, with a rooftop terrace.
Why now October scores 66/100 for comfort, good conditions for being outside.
Hot-air balloon over the West Bank
Sunrise flights over temples, fields and the Nile.
Why now Highs near 96°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 96°F afternoons.
Nearby in October
- Aswan in October~112 mi · highs 100°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 October: quick answers
Is October a good time to visit Luxor?
It's middling, scoring 66/100. The best months are November – March, at up to 100. Expect highs of 96°F (35°C) and less than 0.1 in (3 mm) of rain. October is inside the Oct – Apr window our Egypt: Pyramids & the Nile route recommends.
How hot is Luxor in October?
Average highs are 96°F (35°C) and average lows 67°F (19°C), making it the 6th-warmest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Luxor in October?
Not much: less than 0.1 in (3 mm) of rain falls across October on average, the 3rd-driest month of the year. The annual total is less than 0.1 in (3 mm).
What should I pack for Luxor in October?
Bring light, breathable clothes (96°F afternoons), sunscreen, sunglasses and a hat (strong sun this month), refillable water bottle (easy to dehydrate in the heat), a warm layer for evenings (nights drop to 67°F) and lip balm and moisturizer (dry air).
Routes in season in October
- Egypt: Pyramids & the Nile Oct – Apr
Planning Luxor in October?
Bring the crew into one shared trip: vote on dates, build the day-by-day plan, split costs and share one packing list.