Attraction in Egypt

Valley of the Kings Travel Guide

Valley of the Kings travel guide: interactive map, live weather, best time to visit, things to do and nearby places.

⛅ 77°F now🕔 8:17 AM local📅 Best: January, February, March, April, May, October, November and December

Active alerts for Valley of the Kings

⚠️Thu, Oct 8: extreme heat, 97°F (36°C). Hydrate and avoid midday sun.
⚠️Fri, Oct 9: extreme heat, 96°F (35°C). Hydrate and avoid midday sun.

Derived from the forecast. No official alert feed is wired for this country yet.

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 77°F (25°C) in Valley of the Kings with partly cloudy. It feels like 74°F. Today runs from 75°F to 94°F. Chance of precipitation is 0%. Sightseeing conditions score 9.8/10 - 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 8 AM to 11 AM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. sightseeing is the strongest bet in Valley of the Kings today at 9.8/10. 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.

Map of Valley of the Kings

Interactive map with nearby places. Switch between street, terrain and satellite views.

Coordinates: 25°44′24.7″N 32°36′5″E (25.7402, 32.6014)

Weather in Valley of the Kings right now

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77°F
Partly cloudy · feels like 74°F
Humidity34%
Wind4 mph NNW
Gusts9 mph
UV index0.6 · Low
Cloud cover58%
Pressure993 hPa
VisibilityGood · 12 mi
Air quality124 · Unhealthy for sensitive groups
Sunrise6:42 AM
Sunset6:35 PM
Moon🌗 Last quarter · 68%

Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 8:17 AM, Oct 2 local time.

⚠️Thu, Oct 8: extreme heat, 97°F (36°C). Hydrate and avoid midday sun.
⚠️Fri, Oct 9: extreme heat, 96°F (35°C). Hydrate and avoid midday sun.

Weekend outlook

Saturday, Oct 3

☁️ 94° / 73°

Overcast · 2% rain · wind 12 mph

Sunday, Oct 4

☀️ 93° / 74°

Clear sky · 0% rain · wind 13 mph

Quick facts about Valley of the Kings

TypeAttraction
CountryEgypt
ContinentAfrica
Coordinates25°44′24.7″N 32°36′5″E (25.7402, 32.6014)
Known forroyal tombs including Tutankhamun
Local time8:17 AM (UTC+03:00)
Best monthsJanuary, February, March, April, May, October, November and December
ClimateHot and arid

Things to do in Valley of the Kings

Attractions, parks and landmarks in and around Valley of the Kings.

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.

January★★★★★
February★★★★★
March★★★★★
April★★★★★
May★★★★☆
June★★★★☆
July★★★★☆
August★★★★☆
September★★★★☆
October★★★★☆
November★★★★★
December★★★★★

What to pack, what to skip

Pack for the next 7 days
  • Lightweight, light-coloured clothing and a refillable water bottle
  • Sunglasses, a brimmed hat and SPF 30+
Worth avoiding
  • 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.

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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 77°F (25°C) with partly cloudy. Humidity is 34% and wind is 4 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 8:17 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 dataUSPOTUS Atlas dataset (attractions) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts.
Map tilesOpenStreetMap contributors, CARTO and Esri.
ElevationOpen-Meteo digital elevation model where the dataset has no value.
MethodScores, 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 8:17 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

Davil Hofile
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