Karnak الكرنك
Luxor, Egypt UNESCO World Heritage Site
Karnak is an archaeological site and temple located in Luxor, Egypt. It is part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site and features ancient Egyptian architecture spanning an area of 0.7 km2. It is one of the sights of the country on this site.
Planning a visit
The site experiences very hot months from May to September with daily highs reaching 38 °C to 40 °C and lows of 21 °C to 24 °C. Milder temperatures occur from December to February with highs of 21 °C to 23 °C and lows of 8 °C to 9 °C. Rainfall is extremely low throughout the year, with totals of 0 mm to 1 mm per month.
To reach Karnak, the nearest airport is Luxor International Airport, located 7 km away. The capital Cairo is 501 km away. Nearby sights include Luxor Temple at 2.8 km, Colossi of Memnon at 4.8 km, Ramesseum at 4.9 km, Deir el-Bahari at 5.5 km, and the Mortuary temple of Hatshepsut at 5.6 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.
