Sun

In all seasons the sun is extremely strong. In the less oppressive months, especially when there is a breeze, it may not be apparent how strong the sun really is. A high factor sun block is recommended all year round. Avon sell a factor 50 sun cream for children (click 'kids and lifestyle' on their front page) and Direct Cosmetics sell Ambre Solaire spray-on factor 40 for children at £2.99 for 200ml.

Rain

Some say that it never rains in Luxor. Local people tell us that it rains most years, but just once. Even then the rain is fairly brief and it dries out again very quickly. The rainfall can be heavy but it is usually not enough to measure. The official 'average weather' charts show no measured rainfall in any month.

Temperature

There is some variation in temperature through the year. July and August are the hottest and unbearable for some. English winter months, December to February, are the least oppressive and can even get chilly at night. March and November would suit most people best.

The weather now

This is the temperature in Luxor at the local (Luxor) time shown.

Temperatures are measured in the shade. The actual temperature may well be much higher in the sun.

Weather forecast

For a 5 day forecast, click the link above, or click here to link to the BBC web site.

The forecasts will invariably promise sun, but other conditions will vary, such as exactly how hot it is, the humidity, whether there is cloud and how clear it is.

Hours of sunshine

Average temperatures