Luxor · Month comparison

March vs November

November ranks #1 overall vs March at #5. Goldilocks weather (28C/13C) plus cruise season in full swing — the best month, with rates still under January peak.

March Luxor Temple obelisk and pylon in evening light

March

#5 of 12 months

Best match

Last cool month before summer heat — high season continues, Khamasin desert winds occasionally close balloon flights.

  • ↑28C afternoons still very manageable for outdoor temple visits
  • ↑European spring-break visitors arrive — lively cruise atmosphere
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
FactorMarchNovember
Weather score
9
9
Value score
4
5
Crowd score
2
4
Events score
5
4
Atmosphere
8
9
Avg high temp28°C28°C
Monthly rain0mm1mm
Daily sunshine10hrs9hrs

March trade-offs

  • ↓Khamasin sandstorms (1-3 days/year) can ground balloons and obscure views
  • ↓Ramadan often falls in March/April — daytime tea/cafe service limited
  • ↓Hotel rates remain at January-February peak

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 →March in detail →November in detail →
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