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Karnak Temple

Luxor, Egypt
Best timeFeb–Mar & Oct–Nov
Set inLuxor, Egypt
In season~90°F high
Climate
Data source

Climate

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2018–2023 averages, not a forecast. Wet days estimate days with at least 1 mm of rain or snow using a calibrated ERA5 threshold. Contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Weather data by Open-Meteo.com (AWS Open Data, CC BY 4.0).

ERA5 via Open-Meteo AWS Open Data

48–106°F
Nearest airportLXR
CurrencyEGP
LanguageArabic
TimezoneUTC+02:00
On the map
Map showing the location of Karnak Temple
Directions (Google Maps) →
Historical monthly weather
Sunny share of daylightAug · 93%
WarmestJun · 106°F
Best windowFeb–Mar & Oct–Nov
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Bar height is the typical daytime high; color shows sunny share of daylight. The shaded months are the ideal window to go.
Weather data & source

2018–2023 averages, not a forecast. Wet days estimate days with at least 1 mm of rain or snow using a calibrated ERA5 threshold. Contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Weather data by Open-Meteo.com (AWS Open Data, CC BY 4.0). Sunny share of daylight is calibrated from daytime cloud cover. ERA5 via Open-Meteo AWS Open Data

A staggering forest of ancient columns on the Nile at Luxor.

Best time to visit

Two separate windows work best: Feb–Mar & Oct–Nov. Pick the one that matches what you came for.

Pairs well with

SS Thistlegorm Wreck
164 mi away
Saint Catherine Monastery
212 mi away

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Karnak Temple?

The best time to visit Karnak Temple is February–March & October–November, in Luxor, Egypt.

Where is Karnak Temple?

Karnak Temple is in Luxor, Egypt. The nearest major airport is LXR.

What is Karnak Temple known for?

A staggering forest of ancient columns on the Nile at Luxor.

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