Valley of the Kings
The Valley of the Kings is a valley, necropolis and archaeological site located in the Qurnah District of Luxor, Egypt, and is part of the Theban Necropolis and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It is one of the most looked-up sights in Egypt.
Planning a visit
The site experiences daily highs from 21 °C in January to 40 °C in July, and lows from 7 °C in January to 24 °C in July. Rain is minimal throughout the year, with totals of 0 mm to 1 mm per month. January and December offer cooler daily highs of 21 °C and 22 °C, while July sees the highest temperatures.
The nearest airport is Luxor International Airport, located 13 km away, and the site is 497 km from Cairo. Nearby places to combine with a visit include the Tomb of Tutankhamun at 0.1 km, the Mortuary temple of Hatshepsut at 0.5 km, Deir el-Bahari at 0.6 km, the Theban Necropolis at 0.8 km, and the Tomb of Nefertari at 0.8 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 | 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.
