Luxor or Cairo in January?
On climate data, Luxor comes out ahead overall in January. See the per-criterion details below.
LuxorPhoto: Vyacheslav Argenberg · CC BY 4.0
CairoPhoto: Djehouty · CC BY-SA 4.0Key figures in January
| Criterion | Luxor | Cairo |
|---|---|---|
| Average daily high | 22 °C | 19 °C |
| Average daily low | 7 °C | 7 °C |
| Rainy days | 0 rainy days (est.) ★ | 2 rainy days (est.) |
| Sun | 6 h/day ★ | 4 h/day |
| Humidity | 46 % | 63 % |
Winner by travel type
Trade-offs
- Luxor is about 3 °C warmer by day.
Luxor or Cairo in January: the short answer
In January, Luxor comes out ahead on the overall climate score (Luxor 94/100 vs Cairo 85/100). That is a snapshot of one month, though — which one truly fits depends on what you want from the trip, so the breakdown below goes criterion by criterion.
This comparison focuses on January as a representative month for the pair; for any other month, use each destination's month-by-month pages. Across the whole year Luxor averages a climate score of 72/100, Cairo 75/100. Both profiles below are historical monthly averages, not a forecast.
Weather in January, side by side
The average daily high is about 22 °C in Luxor and 19 °C in Cairo — warmer in Luxor. Average daily lows are around 7 °C versus 7 °C.
On rain, Luxor sees about 0 rainy days in January and Cairo about 2 — drier in Luxor. Luxor gets more sunshine (6 vs 4 hours a day).
Rain and sun across the year
Over a full year Luxor records roughly 1 rainy days and Cairo about 11 — the drier of the two overall is Luxor. At their sunniest, Luxor reaches about 10 hours of sun a day (June) and Cairo about 10 (June). If dependable dry, sunny weather is your top priority, weigh these annual totals alongside the single month above.
Best time to visit each
Climatically, Luxor is at its best in January, February, March and December, while Cairo peaks in February, March, November and December. If your dates are fixed, pick the destination whose strong season overlaps them; if you are flexible, plan around these windows.
Which suits which kind of trip
Based on the January scores for each travel style:
City breaks: Luxor scores higher in January (Luxor 99 vs Cairo 94).
Active & hiking: Luxor scores higher in January (Luxor 97 vs Cairo 95).
Family: Luxor scores higher in January (Luxor 87 vs Cairo 71).
Verdict: which should you pick?
In January, Luxor leads across every scored category here — the overall score and each travel type — so on the climate data it is the clearer pick this month. Over the year, Cairo carries the higher overall climate score. Your own priority (sun, sea, low rain or sightseeing comfort) still matters, and the month-by-month pages for each destination give you the full picture before you book.