Luxor · Month comparison

July vs November

November ranks #1 overall vs July at #11. Goldilocks weather (28C/13C) plus cruise season in full swing — the best month, with rates still under January peak.

July Hatshepsut Temple in extreme heat with empty plaza

July

#11 of 12 months

Avoid

Cheapest month — 41C+ daily, near-empty Egyptian sites, hardcore budget travellers only.

  • ↑Annual bottom-of-cycle hotel pricing — Hilton Luxor Resort from USD 70
  • ↑Step-pyramid-style solitude inside the Karnak Hypostyle Hall
November hot-air balloons rising over Theban Necropolis at sunrise

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
FactorJulyNovember
Weather score
2
9
Value score
10
5
Crowd score
10
4
Events score
2
4
Atmosphere
5
9
Avg high temp41°C28°C
Monthly rain0mm1mm
Daily sunshine13hrs9hrs

July trade-offs

  • ↓Heatstroke risk demands dawn-only sightseeing
  • ↓Most experienced guides take summer leave (less skilled fill in)
  • ↓Many West Bank cafes shut all month

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
See all 12 months for Luxor →July in detail →November in detail →
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