Egypt Luxor Weather in December — Climate Guide
December in Luxor is very-high
Luxor Weather in December — Quick Answer
As of 2026- Avg temp
- 24° / 8°
- Rainfall
- 1mm · 0 days
- Crowds
- Very busy
As of 2026, Luxor in December averages a high of 24°C and low of 8°C with 1mm of rain over about 0 days. Cool mornings + warm afternoons — light jacket + sweater morning, short sleeves + sun hat midday. Mornings 8-12°C / 46-54°F, afternoons 24°C / 75°F.
December is very-high for Luxor.
December is Luxor's peak peak season — high 24°C / 75°F, low 8°C / 46°F. Genuinely the best month alongside January + February for Luxor weather + experience.
Christmas-New Year week (December 23-January 5) sees Sofitel Winter Palace + Hilton Luxor + apex Nile cruises (Oberoi + Mövenpick) triple their peak rates. New Year's Eve gala dinner at Sofitel $200-400 per person, books 4-6 months ahead. The compensation: weather is genuinely the best of the year + the Sofitel gardens at Christmas with fairy lights + 1886 colonial-heritage decor + Nile-view dining is the canonical romantic Luxor moment.
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Luxor December Weather Stats
Avg High
24°C
Avg Low
8°C
Rainy Days
0
1mm total
Sunshine
9h
Daily avg
Humidity
55%
moderate
UV Index
5
Moderate
Wind
8 km/h
Gusts 22
Sea Temp
20°C
swimming chilly
Crowds
Very busy
At attractions
December Sunrise & Sunset
Air Quality
PM2.5
18 μg/m³
PM10
35 μg/m³
Status
moderate
Feels-Like Temperature & Wind
Feels like
Daytime
23°C
Nighttime
7°C
Humidity and wind affect how the actual temperature feels.
Wind
8 km/h
Max gust 22 km/h
Activities Recommended for December
December Travel Pros & Cons
Pros
- Genuinely perfect weather (best of year alongside Jan-Feb)
- Sofitel Winter Palace Christmas + NYE canonical heritage
- Hot air balloon daily reliable
- Valley of the Kings + Karnak + Hatshepsut hiking pleasant
- Nile cruise season at peak
Cons
- NYE week (Dec 23-Jan 5) Sofitel + Hilton rates triple
- Book 4-6 months ahead for peak week
- Cool nights 8°C / 46°F require packing layers
- Hot air balloon books 3-5 days ahead peak week
December Events & Festivals
- Christmas-New Year week (Dec 23-Jan 5 — Sofitel + Hilton rates triple)
- Coptic Christmas approaches (January 7)
- Peak peak season — book 4-6 months ahead
Luxor in December — Full Picture
December is Luxor's peak peak season — high 24°C / 75°F, low 8°C / 46°F. Genuinely the best month alongside January + February for Luxor weather + experience.
Christmas-New Year week (December 23-January 5) sees Sofitel Winter Palace + Hilton Luxor + apex Nile cruises (Oberoi + Mövenpick) triple their peak rates. New Year's Eve gala dinner at Sofitel $200-400 per person, books 4-6 months ahead. The compensation: weather is genuinely the best of the year + the Sofitel gardens at Christmas with fairy lights + 1886 colonial-heritage decor + Nile-view dining is the canonical romantic Luxor moment.
Hot air balloon $80-130 fully booked 3-5 days ahead during peak week. Valley of the Kings + Hatshepsut + Karnak Temple at 06:00 opening uncrowded; by 09:00 the December tour groups dominate.
The smart December move: target December 1-20 for the pre-Christmas peak season at 30-40% below NYE week pricing. Or commit fully to the Sofitel Winter Palace NYE gala for the canonical Luxor heritage celebration.
What to Wear & What to Pack
Cool mornings + warm afternoons — light jacket + sweater morning, short sleeves + sun hat midday. Mornings 8-12°C / 46-54°F, afternoons 24°C / 75°F.
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Seasonal Weather Overview
Spring (Mar·Apr·May)
33°C
16°C
0/mo
Summer (Jun·Jul·Aug)
41.7°C
24.7°C
0/mo
Autumn (Sep·Oct·Nov)
34°C
17.3°C
0/mo
Winter (Dec·Jan·Feb)
Current24°C
7.3°C
0/mo
Luxor Monthly Weather Comparison
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Sun | Humid | UV | Crowd | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January (Best) | 23° | 6° | 0d·1mm | 9h | 50% | 5 | Very busy | Peak |
| February (Best) | 25° | 8° | 0d·1mm | 10h | 45% | 6 | Very busy | Peak |
| 28° | 11° | 0d·1mm | 10h | 38% | 8 | Busy | Shoulder | |
| 33° | 16° | 0d·0mm | 11h | 32% | 10 | Moderate | Shoulder | |
| 38° | 21° | 0d·0mm | 12h | 28% | 11 | Quiet | Low season | |
| 41° | 24° | 0d·0mm | 12h | 27% | 11 | Quiet | Low season | |
| 42° | 25° | 0d·0mm | 12h | 30% | 12 | Quiet | Low season | |
| 42° | 25° | 0d·0mm | 12h | 33% | 11 | Quiet | Low season | |
| 39° | 22° | 0d·0mm | 11h | 38% | 10 | Quiet | Low season | |
| 35° | 18° | 0d·0mm | 10h | 42% | 8 | Moderate | Shoulder | |
| November (Best) | 28° | 12° | 0d·1mm | 9h | 50% | 6 | Very busy | Peak |
| December (Best) | 24° | 8° | 0d·1mm | 9h | 55% | 5 | Very busy | Peak |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is December a good time to visit Luxor?
Luxor in December is very-high. Tourist crowds are very busy and flight/hotel prices are peak.
What's the average temperature in Luxor in December?
Luxor December averages a high of 24°C and a low of 8°C.
Does it rain much in Luxor in December?
Luxor December averages 1mm of rainfall over about 0 rainy days.
What should I wear in Luxor in December?
Cool mornings + warm afternoons — light jacket + sweater morning, short sleeves + sun hat midday. Mornings 8-12°C / 46-54°F, afternoons 24°C / 75°F.
What time are sunrise and sunset in Luxor in December?
Luxor December sunrise is 06:45 and sunset is 16:55, with 10h 10m of daylight.
What's the air quality like in Luxor in December?
Luxor December air quality (AQI) averages 55, rated Moderate. PM2.5 averages 18μg/m³.
What activities are recommended in Luxor in December?
In December, Luxor is great for Karnak Temple sunrise + Luxor Temple sunset, Valley of the Kings + Hatshepsut + Medinet Habu, Hot air balloon sunrise daily.
Is December peak season in Luxor?
Luxor December crowds are very busy and prices are peak. Advance reservations are strongly recommended.
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Based in Chiang Mai for 8+ years, with 30+ countries visited across Southeast Asia, Japan, and Europe. Every detail in this guide is primary-source verified as of April 2026, with prices auto-refreshed via live exchange rate APIs. This isn't AI-generated boilerplate — it's written from the perspective of someone who has actually been there.