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Best time to visit Egypt
The best times to visit Egypt (Luxor) are in January, February, November and December based on our default weather conditions. Update your weather preferences to see which months best match.
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Top Egypt destinations
Below are the temperatures expected today at popular countries, regions and places in Egypt. Select a destination to compare today's forecast with average weather conditions.
All Egypt regions
All Egypt destinations
- Abu Simbel
- Ain Soukhna, Red Sea
- Alexandria
- Aswan
- Asyut
- Cairo
- Dahab, Red Sea
- El Gouna, Red Sea
- El Quseir, Red Sea
- Hadaba, Red Sea
- Hurghada, Red Sea
- Luxor
- Makadi Bay, Red Sea
- Marsa Alam, Red Sea
- Marsa Matruh
- Naama Bay, Red Sea
- Nabq, Red Sea
- Nuweiba, Red Sea
- Ras Nasrani, Red Sea
- Safaga, Red Sea
- Shark's Bay, Red Sea
- Sharm el Maya, Red Sea
- Sharm el Sheikh, Red Sea
- Soma Bay, Red Sea
- St Catherine, Red Sea
- Taba, Red Sea
- Taba Heights, Red Sea
When is the best time to visit Egypt?
Max Day Temperature (°C)
- Jan
22 - Feb
24 - Mar
29 - Apr
34 - May38
- Jun40
- Jul40
- Aug39
- Sep38
- Oct34
- Nov28
- Dec24
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The weather guide for Egypt (Luxor) shows long term weather averages processed from data supplied by CRU (University of East Anglia) & today's weather forecast provided by meteoblue. Find out more about our data sources.
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Egypt overview
Egypt is located in North Africa and has both Mediterranean and Red Sea coasts. It's home to ancient sites such as the capital Cairo, the pyramids, temples of Luxor, Mount Sinai and the River Nile.
Resorts like Sharm el Sheikh and Hurghada are popular with holidaymakers, who visit for the warm sunshine and marine-rich waters, particularly between October and April.
The popularity of Egypt as a holiday destination stems not only from its ancient heritage but also from its climate.
With vast tracts of the country lying actually inside the Sahara, it is one of the world's sunniest environments throughout the year. Cairo averages 11 hours of sunshine a day in the peak summer and 8 hours in the winter.
An exception to the sunny norm is Egypt's Mediterranean coast where the winters (November to March), although warm, can bring cloudy days and short periods of rain.
More testing, on the coast and in the Nile Delta, are the spring months (March to May) when the Khamsin desert winds can blow strongly and send temperatures soaring making life unpleasant.
Nile weather
The River Nile is the longest river not only in Africa but the world. It flows for well over 6,650 km, through 11 countries, emerging at its mightiest in Sudan and then Egypt before reaching the Nile Delta and the beautiful blue of the Mediterranean Sea.
It's beloved by history and nature lovers keen to experience the surrounding archeology of Ancient Egypt and the wildlife, not to mention those simply after an indulgent and memorable river cruise.
When it comes to deciding when to go to the Nile, we recommend almost any time except the summer months from June to September, as it is very hot with exceptionally high heat and humidity.
October remains fairly hot with temperatures well into the thirties by day, falling to around 20°C overnight. However, by December and into January and February, it can feel cool once the sun goes down with temperatures falling to single figures overnight.
Come springtime, the months of March, April and May see temperatures start to climb once more into the thirties by day with heat and humidity rising also, eventually to very high levels, although conditions remain pleasant.
On occasion - roughly one day per month - this period can also see some afternoons with thick dust or even dust storms, which can disrupt your sightseeing, although these are rare.
What to pack for Egypt weather
A combination of light and warm clothing is most appropriate. Very hot daytime temperatures plunge dramatically after sundown.
More about Egypt
Explore our complete guide to Egypt with the latest travel advice for travellers and holidaymakers including official updates and local travel tips for Egypt.
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Egypt essential information
Below is a beginner's guide to Egypt with essential travel facts such as dominant language spoken, typical flight time from the UK and the local currency. You can also check whether visas are required and what plug adapter you need to pack.
| Egypt - quick facts | |
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| Flight time✝ | 5.5 hours |
| Time difference | UK +2 hours |
| Language(s) | Arabic |
| Currency | Egyptian Pound |
| Electricity | C + F plug (220V) |
| Driving side | Right |
| Visa✝ | Yes |
✝ = Typical flight time from the UK and visa requirements for UK travellers.
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Holidays to Egypt
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TUI Find and book ATOL protected holidays to Egypt and destinations worldwide with low deposits and free child places available. |
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Jet2holidays UK's largest package holiday provider offers escapes to Egypt. Book holidays to Europe and North Africa from regional UK airports. |
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Love Holidays Book flights, hotels and transfers as holiday packages to worldwide destinations with this UK-based OTA. |
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Mercury Holidays Award-winning travel provider offering package holidays, escorted tours and river cruises to Egypt and more. |
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lastminute.com Leading European travel company specialising in dynamic holiday packages to thousands of destinations including Egypt. |
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Thomas Cook This iconic British travel brand invented the package holiday. Now offers holidays, city breaks and hotels to Egypt and more. |
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Broadway Travel With 75 years+ history, this UK independent travel agency offers great-value holidays, hotels and cruises to Egypt and beyond. |
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Secret Escapes Members-only travel club offering exclusive deals on hand-picked luxury hotels and holidays to Egypt and more. |
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Holiday Discount Centre Compare millions of cheap holiday deals to Egypt and beyond on this popular UK travel comparison website. |
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Holiday Hypermarket Specalists in discounted beach, ski and city holiday packages, this UK-based OTA is part of TUI. |
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easyJet holidays Popular, low-cost holiday provider covering over 100 destinations across Europe and North Africa including Egypt. |
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Expedia Compare and book holidays, flights, hotels, car hire and more on this trusted website covering global destinations. |
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First Choice Part of the TUI Group, this well-known UK travel brand offers package holidays to Egypt and beyond. |
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Hays Travel UK's largest independent travel agency offers no and low-deposit getaways to countless destinations worldwide including Egypt. |
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On the Beach One of the UK's largest OTAs specialising in affordable package beach holidays to Egypt and beyond. |
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Sunshine.co.uk UK OTA offering low-cost holidays, hotels and flights to Egypt and beyond. Low deposit deals available. |
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Travelbag Award-winning UK-based travel company specialising in personalised long-haul holidays to Egypt and further afield. |
Tours to Egypt
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Travelsphere UK-based tour operator with 60+ years experience. Offers award-winning guided tour holidays across six continents. |
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Saga Holidays Award-winning travel operator specialising in escorted tours and hotel holidays to Europe and worldwide for over 50s. |
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Riviera Travel The UK's leading river cruise and tour operator, offering scenic experiences worldwide including in Egypt. |
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Wendy Wu Tours UK's leading specialist tour operator to China, Japan and southeast Asia. Flights, hotels, meals, guides and visa included. |
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Newmarket Holidays Long-established travel brand offering escorted tours, river cruises, resort stays and more to Egypt and beyond. |
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Explore! Adventure travel company offering authentic experiences for small groups to over 100 countries including Egypt. |
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Trafalgar Discover your next guided tour through this top-rated travel brand covering every destination from Europe to Australia. |
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G Adventures Award-winning adventure travel brand specialising in small-group tours, safaris and expeditions across all seven continents. |
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Exoticca Online tour operator offering cultural trips and experiences designed by an in-house team of travel experts. |
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TUI Tours Browse from a wide range of tour packages with expert local guides through TUI's dedicated escorted tour brand. |
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Contiki Global travel brand for 18-35s, offering over 200 all-inclusive group trips across six continents. Low deposit bookings available. |
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Topdeck Global tour operator specialising in small group tours for 18-30 somethings to Europe, Asia, New Zealand and North Africa. |
Flights to Egypt
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TUI One of the world's leading tourism brands. Offers flights, hotels and cruises to Egypt and beyond. |
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British Airways The UK's national flag carrier is a major global airline, serving over 200 destinations across 80 countries including Egypt. |
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KAYAK Search and compare flights, hotels, car hire and package holidays through this award-winning travel search engine. |
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Jet2 Major British low-cost airline serving over 70 sun, city and ski destinations across Europe including Egypt. |
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Vueling Spanish low-cost airline and one of Europe's fastest growing. Offers affordable flights to Europe, North Africa and the Near East. |
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Air France This major French international airline serves almost 170 destinations across 73 countries including Egypt via its hub in Paris. |
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KLM The Netherland's national flag carrier and the world's largest airline. Serves 170 international destinations via Amsterdam. |
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eDreams Leading European OTA offering thousands of flights and hotels across 40,000 destinations including Egypt. |
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Kiwi.com Global OTA and search engine specialising in affordable flights, hotels and car hire across worldwide destinations including Egypt. |
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Turkish Airlines Fly to more than 120 countries including Egypt and book hotels, car hire and travel insurance with Turkey's national airline. |
Hotels in Egypt
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Barcelo Spanish hotel chain with 90+ years of experience. Accommodation locations include Spain, Mexico and the UAE. |
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Hilton Leading global hospitality brand with a portfolio of 9,000 properties across 141 countries and territories including Egypt. |
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IHG Leading global hotel group with a portfolio of international brands including Holiday Inn, Crowne Plaza and more. |
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Marriott The world's largest hotel company with a portfolio of 30+ brands and almost 9,600 properties across 143 countries. |
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Priceline |
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Hotels.com Part of Expedia Group, this major OTA offers deals and discounts on hotel rooms worldwide including in Egypt. |
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Booking.com Leading global OTA founded in Amsterdam. Offers worldwide accommodation, flights, car hire, activities and more. |
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Agoda One of the world's largest online travel platforms with a network of over 6 million hotels. Plus flights, activities and more. |
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ALL World-leading hospitality group offering experiences and stays across more than 110 countries including Egypt. |
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Egypt travel advice
Check the latest travel advice and guidance on visiting Egypt from official government sources (in english) from around the world including entry requirements and travel restrictions.
- UK traveller advice for Egypt - UK FCDO
- Irish traveller advice for Egypt - Department of Foreign Affairs, Ireland
- Canadian travel advice for Egypt - Government of Canada
- US travel advisories for Egypt - US Department of State
- Safe travel advisories for Egypt - Ministry of Foreign Affairs, New Zealand
- Smarter traveller advice for Egypt - Department of Foreign Affairs, Australia
Learn more about the current safety and security risks from terrorism, natural disasters and more. Read about the local laws and customs to consider when travelling around Egypt.
Note: UK FCDO - UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office
Egypt travel health
Find out more about staying safe when travelling to Egypt with the latest guidance on required vaccinations and recommended medication to take with you.
- Vaccines & medicines for Egypt - CDC
- Health & vaccinations for Egypt - TravelHealthPro, NaTHNac
- How to stay safe & healthy in Egypt - Fit for Travel, Public Health Scotland
Check out the general travel tips for staying safe and healthy in Egypt, risks of preventable diseases and what to pack.
Note: CDC - Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Egypt travel features
Do you want to learn more about Egypt? Read our latest features covering travel tips and insider destination guides on where to go and what to do in Egypt.
Egypt FAQs
Read our frequently asked questions about travelling to Egypt including the current entry restrictions, driving side, electrical plugs used and much more.
Which is the hottest month in Egypt?
The hottest time of year in Luxor, Egypt is normally August. Expect maximum daytime temperatures to reach 39°C with extreme heat and humidity.
Does it ever rain in Egypt?
It never rains much in Luxor, Egypt but October usually has the most rain with an average of 1mm. There are normally no days in October with some rain.
When is it sunniest in Egypt?
The sunniest time of year in Luxor, Egypt is normally July with bright sunshine on average for 91% of daylight hours; that's 12 hours of sunshine per day.
What is the flight time to Egypt from the UK?
The flight time to Egypt from the UK is typically 5.5 hours.
What is the time difference between Egypt and the UK?
The time difference between Egypt and the UK is UK time+2 hours.
What is the main language spoken in Egypt?
The main language spoken in Egypt is Arabic.
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What is the currency in Egypt?
The currency in Egypt is the Egyptian Pound (EGP).
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Which plugs are used in Egypt?
Egypt uses electrical plug type C + F (220 Volts).
Which side of the road do they drive on in Egypt?
They drive on the right side of the road in Egypt.
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Do you need a visa for Egypt?
Yes, UK passport holders do need a visa to enter Egypt.
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