🇿🇦 Cape Town vs Luxor 🇪🇬

Cape Town, South Africa vs Luxor, Egypt — a side-by-side climate comparison to help you pick. Luxor is the warmer of the two — about 11 degrees warmer on average across the year. Luxor is drier, with roughly 85 fewer rainy days a year.

Climate at a glance

🇿🇦 Cape Town🇪🇬 Luxor
Avg annual high22°C33°C
Hottest monthFebruary (27°C)August (42°C)
Coldest monthJuly (7°C low)January (9°C low)
Rainy days / year894
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Best months to visitApril, October, NovemberJanuary, February, December

🇿🇦 Cape Town

Best around April, October, November. Hottest in February (27°C), coldest lows in July (7°C).

🇪🇬 Luxor

Best around January, February, December. Hottest in August (42°C), coldest lows in January (9°C).

Frequently asked questions

Is Cape Town or Luxor warmer?

Luxor is warmer overall, averaging about 11 degrees higher across the year.

Which is rainier, Cape Town or Luxor?

Cape Town is rainier — Luxor sees about 85 fewer rainy days per year.

When is the best time to visit Cape Town vs Luxor?

Cape Town is best around April, October, November; Luxor is best around January, February, December.

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