Egypt Luxor Weather in January — Climate Guide
January in Luxor is very-high
Luxor Weather in January — Quick Answer
As of 2026- Avg temp
- 23° / 6°
- Rainfall
- 1mm · 0 days
- Crowds
- Very busy
As of 2026, Luxor in January averages a high of 23°C and low of 6°C with 1mm of rain over about 0 days. Cool mornings + warm afternoons — light jacket + long pants + long-sleeve shirt early, short sleeves + sun hat midday. Mornings drop to 6-10°C / 43-50°F, afternoons climb to 23°C / 73°F.
January is very-high for Luxor.
January is Luxor's canonical peak season — high 23°C / 73°F, low 6°C / 43°F. Genuinely the best month to visit, with cool mornings perfect for Valley of the Kings hiking + warm afternoons for the Nile + felucca sunsets.
The smart January move: book hotels + Nile cruises 3-4 months ahead. The first week (Dec 23-Jan 5) sees Christmas-New Year rates triple at Sofitel Winter Palace + Hilton Luxor + the apex Nile cruises (Oberoi + Mövenpick). The second + third weeks of January are still busy but rates moderate.
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Luxor January Weather Stats
Avg High
23°C
Avg Low
6°C
Rainy Days
0
1mm total
Sunshine
9h
Daily avg
Humidity
50%
moderate
UV Index
5
Moderate
Wind
8 km/h
Gusts 22
Sea Temp
18°C
swimming chilly
Crowds
Very busy
At attractions
January 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
5°C
Humidity and wind affect how the actual temperature feels.
Wind
8 km/h
Max gust 22 km/h
Activities Recommended for January
January Travel Pros & Cons
Pros
- Genuinely perfect weather (cool mornings + warm afternoons)
- Hot air balloon launches daily
- Felucca sunset season at peak
- Valley of the Kings + Hatshepsut hiking pleasant
- Nile cruise season at peak
Cons
- Peak season pricing (book 3-4 months ahead)
- Christmas-NYE week rates triple
- Tour groups dominate sites after 11:00
- Cool nights require packing layers
January Events & Festivals
- Coptic Christmas (January 7)
- Peak peak season — book hotels 4-6 months ahead
- New Year week (Dec 23-Jan 5) — Sofitel + Hilton triple rates
Luxor in January — Full Picture
January is Luxor's canonical peak season — high 23°C / 73°F, low 6°C / 43°F. Genuinely the best month to visit, with cool mornings perfect for Valley of the Kings hiking + warm afternoons for the Nile + felucca sunsets.
The smart January move: book hotels + Nile cruises 3-4 months ahead. The first week (Dec 23-Jan 5) sees Christmas-New Year rates triple at Sofitel Winter Palace + Hilton Luxor + the apex Nile cruises (Oberoi + Mövenpick). The second + third weeks of January are still busy but rates moderate.
Hot air balloon launches daily at sunrise — $80-130 per person. Cool morning launches mean you'll want layers (mornings genuinely cool at 6-10°C). Valley of the Kings + Hatshepsut at 06:00 opening are uncrowded and pleasant; by 11:00 the tour groups dominate.
Coptic Christmas January 7 — Egypt's Coptic Christian minority celebrates. Some local restaurants close but tourist sites operate normally.
Dress for the cool mornings + warm afternoons — light jacket + long pants + long-sleeve shirt early, short sleeves + sun hat by 11:00.
What to Wear & What to Pack
Cool mornings + warm afternoons — light jacket + long pants + long-sleeve shirt early, short sleeves + sun hat midday. Mornings drop to 6-10°C / 43-50°F, afternoons climb to 23°C / 73°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 January a good time to visit Luxor?
Luxor in January is very-high. Tourist crowds are very busy and flight/hotel prices are peak.
What's the average temperature in Luxor in January?
Luxor January averages a high of 23°C and a low of 6°C.
Does it rain much in Luxor in January?
Luxor January averages 1mm of rainfall over about 0 rainy days.
What should I wear in Luxor in January?
Cool mornings + warm afternoons — light jacket + long pants + long-sleeve shirt early, short sleeves + sun hat midday. Mornings drop to 6-10°C / 43-50°F, afternoons climb to 23°C / 73°F.
What time are sunrise and sunset in Luxor in January?
Luxor January sunrise is 06:45 and sunset is 17:15, with 10h 30m of daylight.
What's the air quality like in Luxor in January?
Luxor January air quality (AQI) averages 55, rated Moderate. PM2.5 averages 18μg/m³.
What activities are recommended in Luxor in January?
In January, Luxor is great for Karnak Temple sunrise + Luxor Temple sunset, Valley of the Kings + Hatshepsut Temple morning, Hot air balloon sunrise launch.
Is January peak season in Luxor?
Luxor January 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.