August weather forecast
Luxor, Egypt

The fierce heat in Luxor persists through August with the smallest dip in maximum temperature compared to July. Despite being in late summer, the weather remains arduously hot and dry, discouraging extensive outdoor activity during the day. An interesting trend begins with the daylight durations showing a noticeable decrease to 13 hours daily. The UV index remains persistently high at 12, warranting the utmost precautions against the biting sun. The heat margin modestly contracts to between a warm 23.2C to a still sizzling 40.4C.

Temperature

The introduction of August in Luxor notes a subtle temperature variation to a still blisteringly hot 40.4°C (104.7°F) from July's 41.1°C (106°F). In Luxor, a significant divergence from daytime highs is recorded, with average lows of 23.2°C (73.8°F) during August nights.

Humidity

In Luxor, the average relative humidity in August is 33%.

Rainfall

January through September, November and December are months without rainfall in Luxor.

Daylight

The average length of the day in August in Luxor is 13h and 1min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:16 am and sunset at 7:35 pm. On the last day of August, sunrise is at 6:29 am and sunset at 7:09 pm EEST.

Sunshine

The months with the most sunshine are June through August, with an average of 12h of sunshine.

UV index

April through August, with an average maximum UV index of 12, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index of 11, and more, symbolizes an ultimate health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 12 in August interprets into the following recommendations:
Take all necessary precautions, as unprotected skin can burn in minutes. Limit your exposure to the sun's UV radiation, which is strongest between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., and note that parasols or canopies may not provide full sun protection. For optimum UV protection, wear sun-resistant attire complemented with a hat and quality shades. A sunscreen with at least SPF 30 should be used liberally and reapplied frequently on cloudy days, especially after swimming or an outdoor workout.