Luxor · Month comparison
February vs November
November ranks #1 overall vs February at #3. Goldilocks weather (28C/13C) plus cruise season in full swing — the best month, with rates still under January peak.
February
#3 of 12 months
Best match
Perfect Egypt weather peak — 24C days, near-zero rain, Sun Festival at Abu Simbel a few days drive south.
- ↑Abu Simbel Sun Festival Feb 22 — sun illuminates Ramses II statues inside temple
- ↑Maximum hot-air balloon flying days — stable wind
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 | February | November |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 10 | 9 |
| Value score | 3 | 5 |
| Crowd score | 1 | 4 |
| Events score | 5 | 4 |
| Atmosphere | 9 | 9 |
| Avg high temp | 24°C | 28°C |
| Monthly rain | 0mm | 1mm |
| Daily sunshine | 10hrs | 9hrs |
February trade-offs
- ↓Tombs queues remain at 30-60 min for high-demand Tutankhamun and Nefertari
- ↓Hotel rates near year-peak — book 4 months ahead
- ↓Best cruise itineraries sold out 6 months ahead
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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