Is it worth visiting Luxor in summer (July-August) given the extreme heat?
Based on 1 discussion with 6 participants · Last activity: 14 days ago
TL;DR
In July-August, temperatures in Luxor and the surrounding desert exceed 45-50°C (113-122°F), making daytime excursions exhausting — most travelers from nearby Red Sea resorts recommend skipping Luxor trips in peak summer and sticking to evening activities instead.
What the community said
One traveler recalls walking from the 'Vacation' hotel area to the Old Market in late July despite similarly brutal heat that year — the views along the way were spectacular, so the advice is to enjoy the journey rather than rush.
15 days ago Old Market
One traveler went to Luxor in early August and came back 'barely alive' from the heat — they don't recommend such excursions during this period.
19 days ago
Instead of a Luxor day trip, this traveler stuck to evening walks and electric-cart rides along the seafront promenade, swimming only from 8:00-12:00 and 16:30-18:00 to avoid midday heat. Beaches along that promenade turned out rocky with algae, requiring a long walk to reach swimmable water.
25 days ago
If the trip is planned for August, it's better to skip it: desert temperatures exceed 50°C (122°F), and travelers end up wanting to stay in the air-conditioned bus the whole time instead of sightseeing.
38 days ago 50°C+ (122°F+)
After a June desert safari, one group decided to skip Luxor altogether specifically because of the intense summer heat.
43 days ago