Nile Valley weather — Cairo, Luxor & Aswan
The further south you sail on the Nile, the hotter it gets: Cairo's mild winters and Aswan's 42°C summers are worlds apart. This page shows current conditions in the four valley cities and the month-by-month average highs to plan your trip around.
Average highs month by month down the Nile
Climate normals from a 10-year archive — note the north-to-south gradient.
When to visit the Nile Valley?
The classic cruise season runs October to April: warm sunny days (20–30°C) and pleasant nights — ideal for the temples of Luxor and Aswan.
From June to August, Luxor and Aswan routinely pass 40°C by afternoon — if you travel in summer, visit sites at dawn and book an air-conditioned boat.