Luxor · Month comparison
December vs November
November ranks #1 overall vs December at #4. Goldilocks weather (28C/13C) plus cruise season in full swing — the best month, with rates still under January peak.
December
#4 of 12 months
Best match
Christmas/New Year on the Nile — Sofitel and AmaWaterways cruises at year-peak rates, hotels USD 350+, atmosphere magic.
- ↑Christmas Eve cocktail on the Sofitel Winter Palace terrace overlooking the Nile
- ↑Cruise ships dressed up for festive period — sailaway parties
November
#1 of 12 months
Best match
Goldilocks weather (28C/13C) plus cruise season in full swing — the best month, with rates still under January peak.
- ↑28C/13C perfect for full-day temple walking
- ↑Hot-air balloons run daily — most stable wind month
| Factor | December | November |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 9 | 9 |
| Value score | 2 | 5 |
| Crowd score | 1 | 4 |
| Events score | 6 | 4 |
| Atmosphere | 10 | 9 |
| Avg high temp | 24°C | 28°C |
| Monthly rain | 1mm | 1mm |
| Daily sunshine | 9hrs | 9hrs |
December trade-offs
- ↓Annual peak rates — Sofitel Winter Palace from USD 380
- ↓Christmas-week cruises sold out 6 months ahead
- ↓Tomb queues 60-90 min for Tutankhamun
November trade-offs
- ↓Cruise ship volume back at full peak
- ↓Tomb queues building — 30-45 min for Tutankhamun
- ↓Best cruises require 2-3 month booking
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