The weather in May in Luxor

It's hot in May in Luxor with an average temperature of 40°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 37°C to a high of 42°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 22°C and 26°C.

May isn’t a good month to be in Luxor. The average temperature of 40°C this month is uncomfortably hot for a comfortable stay.

Average temperatures and precipitation

This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in May for Luxor, Egypt. A low precipitation value usually indicates little to no rainfall on that day in recent years, while a higher value suggests more frequent rainfall.

Temperature records

With 47°C in 2015, Luxor reached the highest temperature in May over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 30°C in 2019. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of 15°C to a highest value of 31°C.

Rainfall amount

According to weather history, there is only 0,3 mm of precipitation in May. The wind speed is around 3 Bft, mostly coming from the West.

Daily weather in May for Luxor

Click on any day in May to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Luxor. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.

May weather comparison

  Luxor New York
Average temperature 40°C 22°C
Max. temperature 42°C 28°C
Min. temperature 22°C -5°C
Total precipitation 0,3 mm 105 mm
Rainy days 1 day 14 days

Start of May

The month of May starts in Luxor with hot temps, averaging around 39°C during the day and nights around 23°C.

Mid May

By mid-May, daytime temps rise to around 41°C, with nights around 25°C. No precipitation expected during this period, so you can enjoy plenty of sunshine.

End of May

By the end of May, the average daytime temperature in Luxor is around 41°C, while nighttime temps are about 26°C. No precipitation expected at the end of the month; it’ll be mostly sunny.

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UV index

The UV index is a maximum of 10 this month. That's a very high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 10-15 minutes.

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Temperature charts

These charts show the average temperatures in May in Luxor, Egypt. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.

Daily Temperature in May in Luxor

Temperature in May in Luxor over the years

Precipitation charts

These charts show the average amount of precipitation in May in Luxor, Egypt. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.

Daily Precipitation in May in Luxor

Total precipitation in May in Luxor over the years

Daily UV index in May in Luxor

This chart shows the average daily UV index in May in Luxor, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.

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Average weather in Luxor by month

Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Luxor. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.