Luxor · Month comparison

May vs November

November ranks #1 overall vs May at #9. Goldilocks weather (28C/13C) plus cruise season in full swing — the best month, with rates still under January peak.

May Karnak Temple under blazing sun with few tourists

May

#9 of 12 months

Strong option

Heat-season begins — 39C kills the cruise market, hotels cut rates 50%, tomb visits limited to dawn and dusk.

  • ↑Hotel Sofitel Winter Palace from USD 130 — half winter rate
  • ↑Tombs of Tutankhamun and Nefertari walk-in any time
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
FactorMayNovember
Weather score
4
9
Value score
8
5
Crowd score
7
4
Events score
3
4
Atmosphere
7
9
Avg high temp39°C28°C
Monthly rain0mm1mm
Daily sunshine12hrs9hrs

May trade-offs

  • ↓Midday 39C makes outside between 10:00-17:00 dangerous
  • ↓Some hot-air balloon operators close until October
  • ↓Most cruises run shortened summer schedules

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 →May in detail →November in detail →
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