Luxor city-grid averages
Mild winter days, hot late spring and summer
Daytime highNighttime low°C
Open-Meteo Archive · ERA5 · Open-Meteo ERA5 grid requested at 25.6872°N, 32.6396°E; returned 25.75°N, 32.75°E · 2015–2024.
Upper Egypt · Nile Valley
Luxor in January
Warm winter days for temples, with the best touring hours early.
January has mild winter weather for long outdoor visits to Luxor's temples and tombs. Plan visits for cooler hours and check opening times, tickets and cruise schedules.
- Daytime high
- 22°sunny winter days
- Nighttime
- 9°cool early starts
- Wet days
- 0≥1 mm / day
- Relative budget
- Moderate
- January timing
- Mild winter for outdoor sightseeingCheck hotel, cruise and site availability for your exact dates.
Weather: Open-Meteo Archive · ERA5 · Open-Meteo ERA5 grid requested at 25.6872°N, 32.6396°E; returned 25.75°N, 32.75°E · 2015–2024. Not a forecast. See the annual view
January in context
The weather & the season
See where January sits, then plan for your exact week.
22°January high
Travel seasons
January in the year
Seasonal travel guidance, not measured visitor counts.
JanCool winter
FebCool winter
MarWarm spring
AprHot spring
MayEarly summer heat
JunSummer heat
JulSummer heat
AugSummer heat
SepHot shoulder
OctWarm shoulder
NovMild winter
DecWinter visitor season
Experience Egypt · planning information
Season labels reflect the official Egyptian tourism board’s broad distinction between sunny winter touring and much hotter summer weather. They are a qualitative calendar, not visitor counts or a day-by-day forecast. December and January holiday sailings can still book up.
Visit major sites early
Egypt's official tourism portal provides site and visitor information; winter is a busy season, so confirm opening hours and ticket rules before the day.
Experience Egypt · visitor informationConfirm which bank your hotel is on
Allow time for the Nile crossing between Luxor and West Bank sites; confirm driver, ferry or tour arrangements for early starts.
Monthly figures & what they measure
| Month | High °C | Low °C | Wet days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 22° | 9° | 0 |
| Feb | 25° | 11° | 0.1 |
| Mar | 29° | 15° | 0.1 |
| Apr | 34° | 19° | 0.2 |
| May | 39° | 23° | 0.1 |
| Jun | 41° | 26° | 0 |
| Jul | 41° | 27° | 0 |
| Aug | 41° | 28° | 0 |
| Sep | 39° | 25° | 0 |
| Oct | 35° | 22° | 0 |
| Nov | 29° | 16° | 0 |
| Dec | 24° | 11° | 0 |
Daily ERA5 maximum and minimum air temperatures were averaged by calendar month across 2015–2024. Wet days count daily precipitation totals of at least 1 mm; the listed value is the average count for that calendar month across ten years. Open-Meteo serves ERA5 on an approximately 0.25° grid; the returned grid point can differ from the requested coordinates. These are model reanalysis averages, not local station normals or forecasts. Requested coordinates are near Luxor city; the returned grid is not a forecast or a guarantee for a specific site. Season labels reflect the official Egyptian tourism board’s broad distinction between sunny winter touring and much hotter summer weather. They are a qualitative calendar, not visitor counts or a day-by-day forecast. December and January holiday sailings can still book up.
Towns, neighbourhoods & resort areas
Luxor area guide
Choose an area first, then compare its hotels.
The river divides Luxor’s main hotel choices. East Bank and Corniche locations suit evening walks and restaurants; a West Bank stay is quieter and closer to early tomb visits but needs ferry or road transfers.
Luxor at a glanceChoose a numbered place
Area centres are approximate geographic markers, not hotel entrances. Coastlines and land are generalized; this overview does not show streets or routes.
Natural Earth · public-domain geography
First visits, station access and evenings on foot.
Luxor Temple, the railway station, museums and most town services cluster on this side.- Beach & water
- The riverfront is a promenade and boat landing, not a swimming beach.
- Day to day
- Temple district and central restaurants are walkable; use a licensed taxi or arranged driver for Karnak.
- January trade-off
- Convenient for Karnak, Luxor Temple and restaurants; popular sites are busiest around tour arrivals.
A quieter setting and early access to west-side sites.
Small guesthouses, gardens and villages sit between the river landing and the Theban necropolis.- Beach & water
- The Nile edge has boat landings; there is no public bathing beach.
- Day to day
- Plan a car or guide for Valley of the Kings and Medinet Habu; confirm the daily ferry schedule if crossing independently.
- January trade-off
- Near tombs and funerary sites; evening services are fewer and river crossings need planning.
Nile views, cruise access and central restaurants.
The Nilefront Corniche runs through the central East Bank, with hotels, restaurants and river landings.- Beach & water
- The riverfront is a promenade and landing area, not a swimming beach.
- Day to day
- Walk to central East Bank sights; arrange a driver for Karnak and West Bank tombs.
- January trade-off
- Central Nile access and restaurants; check room view and cruise pickup point.
Stay options for the season
Hotels for a January stay
Compare the pools, setting and seasonal details that matter.
Nilefront & heated pool1 East Bank · City centre
Steigenberger Nile Palace
Central Nile-side hotel listing a heated outdoor pool for winter downtime.
- Heated outdoor pool listed
- Travellers who want hotel facilities with restaurants on site.
The Valley of the Kings is across the river and about 26 km by road according to the hotel.
January details & sources
Confirm current pool operation, room view and festive dinner requirements.
The official listing describes a heated pool; confirm hours and operation for your stay.
Steigenberger Nile PalaceArea view · West BankWest Bank gardens2 West Bank · River village
Al Moudira
A garden setting on the West Bank with arranged site visits and a pool.
- Pool listed; heating not stated
- Travellers who favour a quiet garden base and arranged outings.
It is outside the East Bank centre, so use the hotel’s transport arrangements for the river and restaurants.
January details & sources
Check transfer arrangements, dining hours and pool temperature directly.
The checked official site does not state winter heating.
Al Moudira
Nilefront & heated pool3 Corniche · Nilefront district
Sonesta St George Hotel Luxor
A central Nile-side hotel listing an outdoor heated pool.
- Outdoor heated pool listed
- Travellers looking for a central hotel with river views.
The river view depends on room category and allocation.
January details & sources
Confirm pool-area status, room category and cruise pickup details for January.
Ask the hotel to confirm current operation and temperature.
Sonesta St George Hotel LuxorThese are researched hotel examples, not live prices. The East Bank Corniche and West Bank garden properties are mostly full-service stays; compare simpler guesthouses in central Luxor if you need a lower nightly spend. Check holiday minimum stays and cancellation terms. Facilities checked 2026-10-30. Research from official hotel pages, not personal reviews.
Before you travel
A few checks before Luxor
Entry, medical and safety advice depends on your passport, route and activities. Check your own government’s current advice before paying for the trip.
Passport & visa
Rules depend on passport and route
Egypt’s rules differ by nationality, arrival point and trip. Check passport validity, visa eligibility and transit rules for your own passport; regional entry exceptions do not cover travel to Luxor.
Health & medical cover
Review vaccines and local care
Ask a travel-health clinician about routine vaccines, route-specific risks and any personal needs. Confirm that your insurance covers medical care, evacuation and the activities you plan.
Current regional advice
Warnings vary by region
As checked 29 October 2026, the UK advice warns against travel to some Egyptian regions and distinguishes the Upper Egypt tourist sites including Luxor. Recheck current warnings for the whole route, including any transfer or cruise stops; an advisory may affect insurance cover.
Check the current Egypt entry rules for your own passport and route.
Passport validity, visa eligibility, transit rules and regional warnings vary. Use official immigration information and your government’s current advice; confirm whether a cruise or overland transfer enters a separately advised area.
Checked 29 October 2026. Recheck the linked authorities before departure. Health guidance is general; individual advice comes from a qualified health professional.
Before you book
A few January questions
Early temple visits and cool evenings call for different layers.
Is January a good month for Luxor?
January's mild winter weather suits outdoor temple visits. Plan around the day's forecast and confirm site opening and ticket details before you go.
Should I stay on Luxor's East Bank or West Bank?
The East Bank has the main town services and temples. The West Bank is closer to tomb sites but has fewer evening services and requires transport planning.
Which Luxor hotels have heated pools in January?
Steigenberger Nile Palace and Sonesta St George list heated outdoor pools. Al Moudira lists a pool but does not state heating. Confirm current operation.
Do Luxor sites close for New Year?
Hours and ticketing can vary by attraction and holiday. Check the official Experience Egypt information and the venue's current notices before visiting.
Sources & checks
Weather, areas & hotels
- Open-Meteo Archive · ERA5
- Experience Egypt · useful information
- Egypt e-Visa portal
- CDC · Egypt health guidance
- FCDO · Egypt warnings and insurance
- Steigenberger Nile Palace · official property page
- Al Moudira · official property page
- Sonesta St George Hotel Luxor · official property page
- Experience Egypt · Luxor
- OpenStreetMap · East Bank point
- OpenStreetMap · West Bank point
- OpenStreetMap · Luxor Corniche
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