Best Time to Visit Valley of the Kings
Best time to visit Valley of the Kings: January, February, March, April, May, October, November and December. Month-by-month temperature, rainfall and crowd guidance.
Best time to visit Valley of the Kings
Go in January, February, March, April, May, October, November and December. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: June, July and August - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
Climate in Valley of the Kings month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 73° | 53° | 0,0 in | ★★★★★ |
| February | 75° | 53° | 0,0 in | ★★★★★ |
| March | 82° | 59° | 0,0 in | ★★★★★ |
| April | 91° | 68° | 0,1 in | ★★★★★ |
| May | 98° | 74° | 0,0 in | ★★★★☆ |
| June | 104° | 80° | 0,0 in | ★★★★☆ |
| July | 105° | 83° | 0,0 in | ★★★★☆ |
| August | 105° | 83° | 0,0 in | ★★★★☆ |
| September | 101° | 78° | 0,0 in | ★★★★☆ |
| October | 93° | 70° | 0,0 in | ★★★★☆ |
| November | 84° | 62° | 0,0 in | ★★★★★ |
| December | 74° | 54° | 0,0 in | ★★★★★ |
Climate type: Hot and arid. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
How Valley of the Kings compares with nearby places
Annual averages, and the difference against Valley of the Kings.
| Place | Distance | Avg temp | vs here | Annual rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Sinai | 211 mi | 56°F | 56°F cooler | 2 in |
| Memphis and its Necropolis - Pyramid Fields | 306 mi | 75°F | 37°F cooler | 1 in |
| Pyramids of Giza | 306 mi | 75°F | 37°F cooler | 1 in |
| Historic Cairo | 309 mi | 75°F | 36°F cooler | 1 in |
| Nile River | 309 mi | 75°F | 36°F cooler | 1 in |
What to pack, what to skip
- Lightweight, light-coloured clothing and a refillable water bottle
- Sunglasses, a brimmed hat and SPF 30+
- Avoid long hikes after mid-morning; start at dawn or leave it for a cooler day.
- If your dates are flexible, avoid June, July and August - historically the least comfortable months here.
Summary
Valley of the Kings is a tourist attraction in Egypt. Valley of the Kings is a landmark known for royal tombs including Tutankhamun.
Right now it is 76°F (24°C) in Valley of the Kings with partly cloudy. It feels like 72°F. Today runs from 75°F to 94°F. Chance of precipitation is 0%. Sightseeing conditions score 9.7/10 - excellent - go now.
The best time to visit Valley of the Kings is January, February, March, April, May, October, November and December. The climate is hot and arid. June, July and August tend to be the least comfortable months. August is the warmest month with average highs near 105°F, while January is the coldest with lows near 53°F.
Nearby highlights include Mount Sinai.
In plain terms. Today is about average for October. The forecast high of 94°F is in line with the 93°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 7 AM to 10 AM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. sightseeing is the strongest bet in Valley of the Kings today at 9.7/10. No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.
Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.
Weather in Valley of the Kings right now
Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 5:53 AM, Oct 2 local time.
Weekend outlook
☁️ 94° / 73°
Overcast · 6% rain · wind 12 mph
☀️ 93° / 74°
Clear sky · 0% rain · wind 13 mph
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Valley of the Kings?
Valley of the Kings is a tourist attraction in Egypt. Its coordinates are 25.7402, 32.6014. It lies in Africa.
What is the weather like in Valley of the Kings right now?
It is currently 76°F (24°C) with partly cloudy. Humidity is 35% and wind is 6 mph.
When is the best time to visit Valley of the Kings?
January, February, March, April, May, October, November and December offer the most comfortable conditions in Valley of the Kings, which has a hot and arid climate. June, July and August are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Valley of the Kings in?
Valley of the Kings observes Africa/Cairo (UTC+03:00). The local time is 5:53 AM.
What are the top things to do in Valley of the Kings?
Popular options include Mount Sinai.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (attractions) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| Forecast and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Air quality and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Climate averages | ERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years. |
| Method | Scores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing - the block is simply not shown. |
Last updated October 2, 2026 at 5:53 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
