Deir el-Bahari الدير البحري
Deir el-Bahari is an archaeological site located in the Qurnah District of Luxor. It is part of the Theban Necropolis and is included as part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Planning a visit
The weather is warmest from May to September, with daily highs reaching 37 °C to 40 °C. The coolest months are January and December, when daily highs are around 21 °C to 22 °C and lows are between 7 °C and 9 °C. Rainfall is minimal throughout the year, with only about 1 mm recorded in certain months.
To reach the site, you can fly into Luxor International Airport, which is 12 km away. The site is located 498 km from Cairo. Visitors can combine a trip to Deir el-Bahari with nearby locations such as the Mortuary temple of Hatshepsut (0.1 km), the Valley of the Kings (0.6 km), the Tomb of Tutankhamun (0.7 km), the Theban Necropolis (0.9 km), or the Tomb of Nefertari (0.9 km).
Weather by month
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 40 °C. Rain is spread fairly evenly through the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 21 | 23 | 27 | 33 | 37 | 39 | 40 | 39 | 38 | 34 | 27 | 22 |
| Average low, °C | 7 | 8 | 11 | 16 | 20 | 22 | 24 | 23 | 21 | 18 | 13 | 9 |
| Rainfall, mm | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Rainy days | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
