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Best month to go
Egypt Tours in November
November is, by a narrow margin, the most comfortable month to see Egypt properly - warm days, cool evenings, full cruise schedules, and prices that have not yet reached the Christmas peak.
Last updated: October 2026·Reviewed by the Cairo planning team
At a glance
- Cairo temperature
- 14-25 C (57-77 F)
- Luxor & Aswan
- 12-30 C (54-86 F)
- Crowds
- High, below the December peak
- Prices
- High, below Christmas rates
- Rain
- Very rare
- Daylight
- About 10.5 hours
- Sea temperature
- About 26 C
- Best for
- First visits, Nile cruises, photography
The heat of the Egyptian summer has gone by November, but the winter crowds have not fully arrived. Cairo sits between 14 and 25 degrees, and Luxor and Aswan are warm in the afternoon and genuinely cool at dawn - which is exactly when you want to be standing in the Valley of the Kings.
It is also the month photographers ask for. The air is clear, the light is low and warm, and the haze that can settle over Cairo in high summer has lifted.
The one thing to plan around is availability rather than weather. November fills up, especially the Nile cruises, so the boats and hotels worth having tend to go three to six months ahead.
Nile Cruises Sailing in November
November is peak Nile cruise season and the boats sail full schedules. Deck life is comfortable all day and genuinely cool after dark.
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Multi-Day Egypt Packages
Cairo, Luxor and Aswan in one trip. November suits the longer itineraries because you can walk all day without fighting the heat.
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Cairo & Giza Day Tours
If you only have a few days, or you are adding a stopover, these run year-round and are at their most pleasant now.
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What November is actually like
- Widely regarded as the best sightseeing weather of the year - warm enough for the Nile, cool enough to walk all day.
- Nile cruises run full schedules, so there is real choice of boat rather than whatever is left.
- The clearest light of the year, which matters if you care about photographs.
- Prices are high but still below the Christmas and New Year peak two weeks later.
- Evenings are genuinely cool. A moving cruise deck after dark needs a jacket, not a cardigan.
What to pack for November
- Layers - warm afternoons, cool mornings and evenings.
- A proper jacket for Nile cruise decks after sunset.
- Sun protection: the midday sun is still strong in Upper Egypt.
- Comfortable closed shoes - temple ground is uneven and dusty.
- A light scarf, useful for sun, dust, and for visiting mosques.
Frequently asked
Why is November so highly recommended for Egypt?
It combines winter comfortable temperatures with slightly lower prices and thinner crowds than late December and January. For a first visit covering Cairo, Luxor and Aswan, it is hard to beat.
How cold does it get in November?
Cairo evenings drop to around 14 C and Upper Egypt mornings can be cooler still. Days are warm. Most visitors underpack warm clothing for this month, particularly for cruise decks after dark.
Is the Red Sea still warm enough to swim in November?
Yes. The water sits around 26 C, comfortable for snorkelling, though cooler than September and October.
How far ahead should I book a November trip?
Three to six months for Nile cruises and the better hotels. November is popular, and the good boats sell out well before the month itself.
Is November better than October or December?
October is warmer and still has the Abu Simbel sun alignment on the 22nd. December is cooler and much busier once the festive season starts. November sits between them and is the most balanced of the three.