Egypt Luxor Weather in February — Climate Guide
February in Luxor is very-high
Luxor Weather in February — Quick Answer
As of 2026- Avg temp
- 25° / 8°
- Rainfall
- 1mm · 0 days
- Crowds
- Very busy
As of 2026, Luxor in February averages a high of 25°C and low of 8°C with 1mm of rain over about 0 days. Cool mornings + warm-to-hot afternoons — light jacket morning, short sleeves midday. Mornings 8-12°C / 46-54°F, afternoons 25°C / 77°F.
February is very-high for Luxor.
February is Luxor's second canonical peak month — high 25°C / 77°F, low 8°C / 46°F. Slightly warmer afternoons than January, mornings still cool.
Abu Simbel Sun Festival February 22 — the canonical Egyptian temple photographer's moment. Twice a year (Feb 22 + Oct 22), the sunrise sunlight penetrates 60m into the Abu Simbel Great Temple inner sanctuary and illuminates 3 of the 4 seated statues (Ramses II + Ra-Horakhty + Amun-Ra; the fourth, Ptah god of darkness, never receives sunlight by design). Book Abu Simbel day flight ($150-200) 4-6 months ahead for the Sun Festival window. Sites + flights book solid.
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Luxor February Weather Stats
Avg High
25°C
Avg Low
8°C
Rainy Days
0
1mm total
Sunshine
10h
Daily avg
Humidity
45%
moderate
UV Index
6
High
Wind
8 km/h
Gusts 22
Sea Temp
18°C
swimming chilly
Crowds
Very busy
At attractions
February Sunrise & Sunset
Air Quality
PM2.5
18 μg/m³
PM10
35 μg/m³
Status
moderate
Feels-Like Temperature & Wind
Feels like
Daytime
25°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 February
February Travel Pros & Cons
Pros
- Abu Simbel Sun Festival Feb 22 (canonical temple moment)
- Valentine's Day Sofitel + Old Cataract Hotel ideal
- Weather genuinely perfect
- Hot air balloon daily
- Nile cruise season peak
Cons
- Peak season pricing continues
- Sun Festival week (Feb 19-25) books 4-6 months ahead
- Valentine's surge at apex hotels
- Tour groups dominate sites after 11:00
February Events & Festivals
- Abu Simbel Sun Festival (February 22 — sunlight reaches inner sanctuary)
- Valentine's Day (Feb 14)
- Peak season continues
Luxor in February — Full Picture
February is Luxor's second canonical peak month — high 25°C / 77°F, low 8°C / 46°F. Slightly warmer afternoons than January, mornings still cool.
Abu Simbel Sun Festival February 22 — the canonical Egyptian temple photographer's moment. Twice a year (Feb 22 + Oct 22), the sunrise sunlight penetrates 60m into the Abu Simbel Great Temple inner sanctuary and illuminates 3 of the 4 seated statues (Ramses II + Ra-Horakhty + Amun-Ra; the fourth, Ptah god of darkness, never receives sunlight by design). Book Abu Simbel day flight ($150-200) 4-6 months ahead for the Sun Festival window. Sites + flights book solid.
Valentine's Day at Sofitel Winter Palace 1886 Restaurant + Old Cataract Hotel Aswan book 2-3 weeks ahead. The Nile cruise + dhow sunset + 1886 Restaurant Valentine's combo is the canonical Luxor romantic itinerary.
Weather still genuinely pleasant for Valley of the Kings + Hatshepsut hiking. Hot air balloon launches daily.
The smart February move: target the second + third weeks for the year's best Luxor weather + balanced pricing (avoiding Sun Festival surge week + Valentine's surge week).
What to Wear & What to Pack
Cool mornings + warm-to-hot afternoons — light jacket morning, short sleeves midday. Mornings 8-12°C / 46-54°F, afternoons 25°C / 77°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 February a good time to visit Luxor?
Luxor in February is very-high. Tourist crowds are very busy and flight/hotel prices are peak.
What's the average temperature in Luxor in February?
Luxor February averages a high of 25°C and a low of 8°C.
Does it rain much in Luxor in February?
Luxor February averages 1mm of rainfall over about 0 rainy days.
What should I wear in Luxor in February?
Cool mornings + warm-to-hot afternoons — light jacket morning, short sleeves midday. Mornings 8-12°C / 46-54°F, afternoons 25°C / 77°F.
What time are sunrise and sunset in Luxor in February?
Luxor February sunrise is 06:30 and sunset is 17:30, with 11h 0m of daylight.
What's the air quality like in Luxor in February?
Luxor February air quality (AQI) averages 55, rated Moderate. PM2.5 averages 18μg/m³.
What activities are recommended in Luxor in February?
In February, Luxor is great for Abu Simbel Sun Festival Feb 22, Valley of the Kings + Hatshepsut + Medinet Habu, Hot air balloon sunrise.
Is February peak season in Luxor?
Luxor February 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.