Luxor · Month comparison
June vs November
November ranks #1 overall vs June at #10. Goldilocks weather (28C/13C) plus cruise season in full swing — the best month, with rates still under January peak.
June
#10 of 12 months
Worth considering
Brutal 41C heat empties the city — but pyramids of Egyptology are uncrowded and hotels at year-low.
- ↑Tomb queues effectively zero — walk straight in
- ↑Sonesta and Movenpick Cruises from USD 90/night vs USD 300 winter
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 | June | November |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 3 | 9 |
| Value score | 9 | 5 |
| Crowd score | 9 | 4 |
| Events score | 2 | 4 |
| Atmosphere | 6 | 9 |
| Avg high temp | 41°C | 28°C |
| Monthly rain | 0mm | 1mm |
| Daily sunshine | 13hrs | 9hrs |
June trade-offs
- ↓Outside 06:00-09:00 and 18:00-21:00 essentially unbearable
- ↓Many balloon operators paused for the season
- ↓Local felucca captains scarcer
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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