Luxor · Month comparison

November vs January

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.

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
Karnak Temple Hypostyle Hall columns in January light with tourists

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
FactorNovemberJanuary
Weather score
9
9
Value score
5
3
Crowd score
4
1
Events score
4
5
Atmosphere
9
9
Avg high temp28°C22°C
Monthly rain1mm1mm
Daily sunshine9hrs9hrs

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

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
See all 12 months for Luxor →November in detail →January in detail →
Scores compare months within Luxor. Climate data: Open Meteo ERA5 30-year normals (1991–2020). Methodology →