cultural · Egypt · 25.69°N 32.64°E

Best time to visit Luxor & Nile (and when it is crowded)

Luxor & Nile is a cultural destination in Egypt. Its peak season is October, and it is least crowded in May, June, July, and August. Here is how busy it gets across the year, so you can pick the right time to go.

Crowd levels by month

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Mar
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Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
QuietModerateBusyVery BusyPacked

Busiest months

October

Quietest months

May, June, July, and August

Luxor & Nile month by month

How crowded Luxor & Nile gets in each month, so you can pick a quieter time to visit.

Luxor & Nile in January
Quiet
Luxor & Nile in February
Quiet
Luxor & Nile in March
Quiet
Luxor & Nile in April
Quiet
Luxor & Nile in May
Quiet
Luxor & Nile in June
Quiet
Luxor & Nile in July
Quiet
Luxor & Nile in August
Quiet
Luxor & Nile in September
Quiet
Luxor & Nile in October
Quiet
Luxor & Nile in November
Quiet
Luxor & Nile in December
Quiet

A typical year, week by week

Common questions

Is Luxor & Nile busy?
Luxor & Nile gets busiest in October. Crowd levels ease off outside that window, so you can time a trip around the peak.
When is the best time to visit Luxor & Nile?
For thinner crowds, visit Luxor & Nile in May, June, July, and August, when travel demand is at its lowest.
When is Luxor & Nile least crowded?
Luxor & Nile is least crowded in May, June, July, and August.

Estimates based on seasonal travel-demand modelling, not live visitor counts.

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