November is one of Egypt’s most comfortable months for sightseeing: average daytime highs are 24.7°C / 76°F in Cairo and 29.0°C / 84°F in Luxor, with nights of 14.6°C / 58°F and 12.3°C / 54°F. It falls inside the October–April season listed on Egypt Top Tours’ package pages, just before the busiest weeks of the winter peak.
Key Takeaways
- Luxor averages 29.0°C / 84°F by day and 12.3°C / 54°F at night in November; Aswan is 29.0°C / 84°F and 15.6°C / 60°F.
- Average highs fall by 6.3°C in Luxor between October and November, and by another 4.7°C by December.
- Luxor’s November average high is 12.4°C below its July average (41.4°C / 107°F), which is why midday temple visits become practical.
- The Grand Egyptian Museum sells timed tickets online in advance; its official site lists opening until 19:00 on most days and until 22:00 on Wednesdays and Saturdays (checked August 13, 2026).
November weather in Egypt by city
| City | Average high | Average low |
|---|---|---|
| Cairo | 24.7°C / 76°F | 14.6°C / 58°F |
| Alexandria | 23.7°C / 75°F | 14.2°C / 58°F |
| Luxor | 29.0°C / 84°F | 12.3°C / 54°F |
| Aswan | 29.0°C / 84°F | 15.6°C / 60°F |
| Hurghada | 27.0°C / 81°F | 17.0°C / 63°F |
| Sharm El Sheikh | 27.3°C / 81°F | 19.0°C / 66°F |
Figures are monthly climate normals (long-term averages), not a forecast for a specific week. Luxor and Aswan sit in the desert of Upper Egypt, which is why their days are hotter and their nights cooler than Cairo’s or the coast’s.
How November compares with October and December
| Luxor | October | November | December |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average high | 35.3°C / 96°F | 29.0°C / 84°F | 24.3°C / 76°F |
| Average low | 18.4°C / 65°F | 12.3°C / 54°F | 7.8°C / 46°F |
| Cairo | October | November | December |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average high | 29.7°C / 85°F | 24.7°C / 76°F | 20.4°C / 69°F |
| Average low | 19.0°C / 66°F | 14.6°C / 58°F | 11.0°C / 52°F |
November sits between the last hot days of autumn and the coolest weeks of winter. Luxor’s nights fall from 18.4°C / 65°F in October to 12.3°C / 54°F in November and 7.8°C / 46°F in December, so evening layers matter more each week. See the neighbouring guides to Egypt in October and Egypt in December.
Crowds and prices in November
November is inside the October–April window our USA packages recommend. Our best-time guide names December and January as the busiest months, with higher prices and crowded sites, so November is generally the easier month to book before the peak. Popular Nile cruise departures and private guides still fill early.
Holidays and events in November
The public-holiday list shows no fixed-date national holidays in November. Islamic holidays move with the lunar calendar, so check the current year’s dates before you travel.
One practical event-style detail is museum planning: the Grand Egyptian Museum requires tickets to be booked online with a selected entry time slot, and its site lists complex hours of 08:30–19:00 on Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday and 08:30–22:00 on Wednesday and Saturday (last entry earlier; checked August 13, 2026 – confirm on gem.eg before you go).
What to pack for Egypt in November
Pack light layers: Luxor drops to 12.3°C / 54°F at night in November, and desert evenings feel cooler than the daytime averages suggest. Add sun protection, comfortable shoes and modest clothing for mosques and rural areas (UK FCDO advice). More detail in what to pack for Egypt and what to wear in Egypt.
Best things to do in Egypt in November
- Full days at Luxor’s temples. At a 29.0°C / 84°F average high, Luxor Temple and the Temple of Hatshepsut are far easier than in summer.
- A Nile cruise between Luxor and Aswan. Ships are based in the two cities; compare options in our Nile cruise collection.
- Aswan and Philae. Aswan averages 29.0°C / 84°F by day and 15.6°C / 60°F at night in November; see Philae Temple.
- Cairo museums. Book the Giza Pyramids in advance and pair it with the pyramids.
Plan your November trip
Our Egypt tours in November page lists tours and cruises for the month, and the 8-day Cairo and Nile cruise tour includes domestic flights between Cairo, Aswan and Luxor.
Before you book
Government travel advice for Egypt and the wider region has changed during 2026. Read the current status in our travel advisory guide and check your government’s live advisory before you pay for flights or tours.
Sources: monthly temperature averages from the WMO World Weather Information Service (data supplied by Egypt’s national meteorological service; averages, not forecasts) – worldweather.wmo.int; public holidays – Public holidays in Egypt; dress guidance – UK FCDO travel advice. Checked September 28, 2026.