Ramesseum
The Ramesseum is an Egyptian temple and archaeological site situated in the Theban Necropolis. It is part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is one of the 72 sights of Egypt looked up on English Wikipedia.
Planning a visit
The site is located 499 km from Cairo and is 11 km from Luxor International Airport. Visitors can combine a trip to the Ramesseum with nearby locations such as the Colossi of Memnon (0.8 km away), Deir el-Medina (0.9 km), Deir el-Bahari (1.1 km), the Mortuary temple of Hatshepsut (1.2 km), or the Tomb of Nefertari (1.2 km).
Weather conditions vary throughout the year. The coolest months are January and December, with daily highs of about 21-22 °C and lows of about 8-9 °C. Temperatures rise significantly from March to October, with daytime highs reaching 34 °C to 40 °C between April and September. Rainfall is minimal, with only about 1 mm recorded in January, October, and December.
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.
