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Deir el-Medina is an archaeological site, necropolis, and human settlement in Luxor, Egypt. It is one of the 72 sights listed on this site and is ranked 44th among the most looked-up sights in Egypt on English Wikipedia.
Planning a visit
The weather is warmest from May to September, when daily highs reach about 40 °C. The coolest months are January and December, with highs around 21-22 °C and lows between 8 °C and 9 °C. There is very little rain throughout the year, with only about 1 mm recorded in certain months.
Visitors can reach the site via Luxor International Airport, which is 12 km away. The site is approximately 498 km from Cairo. Nearby locations include the Tomb of Nefertari and the Theban Necropolis, both 0.6 km away, as well as the Valley of the Queens (0.8 km), the Ramesseum (0.9 km), and Deir el-Bahari (1.2 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 | 28 | 34 | 38 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 38 | 34 | 28 | 23 |
| Average low, °C | 8 | 9 | 12 | 17 | 21 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 19 | 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.
