Tomb of Tutankhamun
The Tomb of Tutankhamun is a tomb and hypogeum located in Luxor, Egypt, within the Valley of the Kings. It measures 31 meters in length and is one of the most looked-up sights in Egypt on English Wikipedia. The site offers a glimpse into ancient burial architecture.
Planning a visit
January and December offer cooler daily highs of 21 °C to 22 °C and lows of 7 °C to 9 °C, while July brings higher temperatures with highs of 40 °C and lows of 24 °C. Rain is rare throughout the year, with totals of 0 mm to 1 mm.
The nearest airport is Luxor International Airport, located 13 km away, and the capital city of Cairo is 497 km away. Nearby locations include the Valley of the Kings at 0.1 km, the Mortuary temple of Hatshepsut at 0.6 km, Deir el-Bahari at 0.7 km, the Theban Necropolis at 0.8 km, and the Tomb of Nefertari at 0.8 km. Visiting requires an extra ticket priced at LE700.
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.
