Tomb of Nefertari
The Tomb of Nefertari is a tomb in Luxor, Egypt, containing the occupant Nefertari. It dates back to about 1250 BC.
Planning a visit
The weather in Luxor is warmest from May to September, with daily highs reaching 37 °C to 40 °C. The coolest months are January and December, when highs are around 21 °C to 22 °C and lows are between 7 °C and 9 °C. There is very little rain throughout the year.
Luxor International Airport is 13 km away, and the site is about 498 km from Cairo. Visitors can combine a trip to this tomb with nearby sites such as the Theban Necropolis, Deir el-Medina, the Tomb of Tutankhamun, the Valley of the Kings, or the Mortuary temple of Hatshepsut. Entry involves a maximum stay of 10 minutes, and there are no discounts for students.
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.
