January 2027

Luxor’s great Sufi festival is held in Sha’ban, about two weeks before Ramadan, which puts it in late January 2027. Expect processions with boat-shaped floats, music and stick dancing around Luxor Temple. Exact dates are announced locally.

Late January is busy with families from the Gulf and Europe. Book cruises, Abu Simbel flights and Valley of the Kings mornings early.

Highs around 23°C and almost no rain, with about 290 hours of sunshine across the month.

Lows near 7°C in Luxor make balloon mornings and the drive to Abu Simbel chilly. Bring a jacket.

Sunset is around 5.30pm, so plan tombs and temples for the morning and save souqs and the river for the evening.