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.

☀️ 100°F now🕔 12:56 AM local📅 Best: January, February, March, April, May, October, November and December

Active alerts for Valley of the Kings

⚠️Thu, Aug 20: extreme heat, 102°F (39°C). Hydrate and avoid midday sun.
⚠️Fri, Aug 21: extreme heat, 103°F (39°C). Hydrate and avoid midday sun.
⚠️Sat, Aug 22: extreme heat, 103°F (39°C). Hydrate and avoid midday sun.
⚠️Sun, Aug 23: extreme heat, 101°F (38°C). Hydrate and avoid midday sun.
⚠️Mon, Aug 24: extreme heat, 103°F (40°C). Hydrate and avoid midday sun.
⚠️Tue, Aug 25: extreme heat, 104°F (40°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 100°F (38°C) in Valley of the Kings with clear sky. It feels like 93°F. Today runs from 80°F to 102°F. Chance of precipitation is 0%. Sightseeing conditions score 7.4/10 - good conditions.

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 106°F, while January is the coldest with lows near 53°F.

Nearby highlights include Mount Sinai.

In plain terms. Today is slightly cooler than average for August. The forecast high of 102°F is 3.8°F below the 106°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. stargazing is the strongest bet in Valley of the Kings today at 10/10. 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

☀️
100°F
Clear sky · feels like 93°F
Humidity13%
Wind10 mph NW
Gusts19 mph
UV index0.7 · Low
Cloud cover0%
Pressure986 hPa
VisibilityGood · 12 mi
Air quality182 · Unhealthy
Sunrise6:25 AM
Sunset7:21 PM
Moon🌔 Waxing gibbous · 74%

Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 12:56 AM, Aug 23 local time.

⚠️Thu, Aug 20: extreme heat, 102°F (39°C). Hydrate and avoid midday sun.
⚠️Fri, Aug 21: extreme heat, 103°F (39°C). Hydrate and avoid midday sun.
⚠️Sat, Aug 22: extreme heat, 103°F (39°C). Hydrate and avoid midday sun.
⚠️Sun, Aug 23: extreme heat, 101°F (38°C). Hydrate and avoid midday sun.
⚠️Mon, Aug 24: extreme heat, 103°F (40°C). Hydrate and avoid midday sun.
⚠️Tue, Aug 25: extreme heat, 104°F (40°C). Hydrate and avoid midday sun.

Weekend outlook

Saturday, Aug 22

☀️ 103° / 80°

Clear sky · 0% rain · wind 13 mph

Sunday, Aug 23

☀️ 101° / 78°

Clear sky · 0% rain · wind 12 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 time12:56 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 100°F (38°C) with clear sky. Humidity is 13% and wind is 10 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 12:56 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 August 23, 2026 at 12:56 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

Davil Hofile
Written byWriter at USPOTUS

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