Luxor · Month comparison
January vs November
November ranks #1 overall vs January at #8. Goldilocks weather (28C/13C) plus cruise season in full swing — the best month, with rates still under January peak.
January
#8 of 12 months
Best match
Peak European-winter-escape month — Nile cruise capacity sold out, tombs queued, hotels USD 250+.
- ↑Ideal 22C/6C climate for tomb-walking in the Valley of the Kings
- ↑Hot-air balloon flights run almost daily — winds calm
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 | January | November |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 9 | 9 |
| Value score | 3 | 5 |
| Crowd score | 1 | 4 |
| Events score | 5 | 4 |
| Atmosphere | 9 | 9 |
| Avg high temp | 22°C | 28°C |
| Monthly rain | 1mm | 1mm |
| Daily sunshine | 9hrs | 9hrs |
January trade-offs
- ↓Tombs of Tutankhamun and Seti I have 60+ min queues
- ↓Hotel rates double over summer — Sofitel from USD 280
- ↓Cold nights down to 6C — felucca sails are chilly post-sunset
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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