Valley of the Queens وادي الملكات
The Valley of the Queens is an archaeological site, wadi, and necropolis in the Qurnah District. It is part of the Theban Necropolis and is part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Planning a visit
The site is located about 498 km from Cairo. The nearest airport is Luxor International Airport, which is 13 km away. Visitors can combine a trip to this site with visits to Deir el-Medina, the Tomb of Nefertari, the Theban Necropolis, the Tomb of Tutankhamun, or the Valley of the Kings.
Temperatures vary throughout the year. The hottest months are June, July, and August, when daily highs reach 40 °C. The coolest month is January, with a high of 21 °C and a low of 7 °C. 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 | 27 | 22 |
| Average low, °C | 7 | 8 | 12 | 17 | 21 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 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.
