September is still hot but easing: average highs are 39.3°C / 103°F in Luxor, 39.5°C / 103°F in Aswan and 33.1°C / 92°F in Cairo, down from 41.0°C / 106°F in Luxor in August. It is the last month before the October–April season that Egypt Top Tours’ package pages list as best, and a sensible time to book for autumn.
Key Takeaways
- Luxor’s average high falls from 41.0°C / 106°F in August to 39.3°C / 103°F in September and 35.3°C / 96°F in October.
- Cairo averages 33.1°C / 92°F by day and 21.7°C / 71°F at night; Alexandria 29.8°C / 86°F and 21.9°C / 71°F.
- Nights are still warm in Upper Egypt: Luxor averages 22.2°C / 72°F.
- September has no fixed-date national holiday; the Coptic New Year (Nayrouz) falls on Sunday, September 12, 2027.
September weather in Egypt by city
| City | Average high | Average low |
|---|---|---|
| Cairo | 33.1°C / 92°F | 21.7°C / 71°F |
| Alexandria | 29.8°C / 86°F | 21.9°C / 71°F |
| Luxor | 39.3°C / 103°F | 22.2°C / 72°F |
| Aswan | 39.5°C / 103°F | 25.0°C / 77°F |
| Hurghada | 33.3°C / 92°F | 24.9°C / 77°F |
| Sharm El Sheikh | 35.7°C / 96°F | 26.5°C / 80°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 September compares with August and October
| Luxor | August | September | October |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average high | 41.0°C / 106°F | 39.3°C / 103°F | 35.3°C / 96°F |
| Average low | 24.4°C / 76°F | 22.2°C / 72°F | 18.4°C / 65°F |
| Cairo | August | September | October |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average high | 34.5°C / 94°F | 33.1°C / 92°F | 29.7°C / 85°F |
| Average low | 23.3°C / 74°F | 21.7°C / 71°F | 19.0°C / 66°F |
Luxor’s average high is 39.3°C / 103°F in September, against 41.0°C / 106°F in August and 35.3°C / 96°F in October (changes of 1.7°C and 4.0°C). Cairo moves from 34.5°C / 94°F to 33.1°C / 92°F to 29.7°C / 85°F over the same three months. Neighbouring guides: Egypt in August and Egypt in October.
Crowds and prices in September
September is just before the October–April window our USA packages recommend. Our best-time guide names December and January as the busiest months, so September is not a peak month, and a good moment to book autumn and winter trips early.
Holidays and events in September
- September 12 – Nayrouz (Coptic New Year), 2027. The Coptic New Year falls on September 11, or September 12 in the year before a Gregorian leap year, which includes 2027. It is a Coptic religious observance; we could not confirm its status as an official public holiday.
There is no fixed-date national public holiday in September, and we could not verify any major tourist festival in the month. The Wafaa El-Nil celebrations that begin on August 15 last about two weeks, so they end before September.
What to pack for Egypt in September
Pack light, breathable clothes, a hat, sunscreen and a refillable bottle; add a light layer for evenings and air-conditioned vehicles. Dress modestly at mosques and in rural areas (UK FCDO advice). See what to pack for Egypt and what to wear in Egypt.
Best things to do in Egypt in September
- Morning visits in Luxor and Aswan. Highs of 39.3°C / 103°F (Luxor) and 39.5°C / 103°F (Aswan) still call for early starts at Karnak Temple and Philae Temple.
- Cairo and Giza. 33.1°C / 92°F by day in Cairo; the Giza Pyramids and Grand Egyptian Museum are best in the morning.
- Alexandria and the Red Sea. Alexandria (29.8°C / 86°F high), Hurghada (33.3°C / 92°F high) and Sharm El Sheikh (35.7°C / 96°F high).
- Planning ahead. Compare Nile cruises for the cooler months.
Plan your September trip
Browse the Egypt tours in September page, or see the 7-day Cairo and Nile cruise package for a Cairo, Luxor and Aswan route.
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; dress guidance – UK FCDO travel advice; Nayrouz – Wikipedia: Nayrouz; national holidays – Wikipedia: Public holidays in Egypt; Nile flood commemoration – Wikipedia: Flooding of the Nile. Checked October 5, 2026.
Image: Diego Delso, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.