Luxor heat index — what it really feels like

In Egypt's hot climate, humidity makes the air feel far harsher than the thermometer shows. This page tracks the Luxor heat index — the real feel computed from temperature and humidity — against the standard safety bands.

Heat index now in Luxor

Air temperature

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Humidity

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Feels like

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Heat index

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Safety bands

Index	Level	Possible effects
< 27°C	Normal	Little to no heat risk for most people.
27–32°C	Caution	Fatigue possible with prolonged exposure and activity.
32–41°C	Extreme caution	Heat cramps and heat exhaustion possible; limit outdoor effort.
41–54°C	Danger	Heat exhaustion likely, heat stroke possible with continued exposure.
≥ 54°C	Extreme danger	Heat stroke imminent; avoid staying outdoors.

What is the heat index?

The heat index combines air temperature and relative humidity into a single number that reflects what your body actually experiences. The more humid the air, the less sweat can evaporate — so the body feels hotter than the measured temperature.

In coastal Gulf cities the feels-like can exceed the measured temperature by ten degrees or more in summer. Drink water regularly, avoid the midday peak, and never leave children or pets in parked cars.