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Deir el-Shelwit

Archaeological Site

Near Luxor, Deir el-Shelwit contains temple ruins and stone reliefs from Egypt's ancient periods; Egyptology visitors study the masonry, inscriptions and its position among Nile Valley archaeological sites.

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Deir el-Shelwit essentials

Country: Egypt
Driest months: Jan-Mar
Pay in: Pound (£,ج.م)
Language: Arabic
Emergency: 122

Deir el-Shelwit at a Glance

Things to Do
When to Go

Best Time to Visit Deir el-Shelwit

Deir el‑Shelwit, being in Upper Egypt, is most comfortably visited in the cooler months; summer can be excessively hot for walking and archaeological visits.

Winter-Spring
November-March · 15-25°C
Mild temperatures suitable for exploring ruins around Luxor.

Weather & Climate near Deir el-Shelwit

Climate

Deir el-Shelwit's climate is classified as Hot Desert - Hot Desert climate with very hot summers (peaking in July) and cool winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 7°C to 41°C. Very dry conditions with minimal rainfall.

Air Quality: AQI 112 Unhealthy (Sg)
Best Time to Visit
AprilOctoberFebruary
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
47°
Warmest Month
0°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
Month Comfort Temp Feels Rain Sky Humidity Wind UV Daylight
January Excellent 7° - 22° 15° 0 mm clear 45% 2.3 m/s 1.0 high 10.6h
February Ideal 8° - 25° 17° 0 mm clear 36% 2.7 m/s 1.4 high 11.2h
March Ideal 12° - 29° 21° 0 mm clear 26% 2.8 m/s 1.9 very high 11.9h
April Ideal 18° - 35° 26° 0 mm clear 20% 2.9 m/s 2.3 extreme 12.6h
May Ideal 22° - 39° 31° 0 mm clear 18% 3.1 m/s 2.5 extreme 13.3h
June Ideal 24° - 41° 33° 0 mm clear 18% 3.3 m/s 2.7 extreme 13.6h
July Ideal 26° - 40° 33° 0 mm clear 20% 2.8 m/s 2.7 extreme 13.4h
August Ideal 25° - 40° 33° 0 mm clear 21% 2.8 m/s 2.5 extreme 12.9h
September Ideal 23° - 38° 30° 0 mm clear 25% 3.0 m/s 2.1 extreme 12.2h
October Ideal 19° - 35° 27° 0 mm clear 30% 2.5 m/s 1.6 very high 11.4h
November Ideal 13° - 29° 21° 0 mm clear 40% 2.4 m/s 1.2 high 10.8h
December Ideal 8° - 24° 16° 0 mm clear 47% 2.1 m/s 0.9 moderate 10.4h
Getting There & Around

How to Get to Deir el-Shelwit

Deir el‑Shelwit is accessed from Luxor by road. Most visitors visit as part of a tour or by hiring a local driver from Luxor city; distances are short and the site is often combined with other nearby ruins.

Tips for Visiting Deir el-Shelwit

  • The site is archaeological; wear sturdy shoes for uneven stone surfaces and loose sand.
  • Avoid visiting during the hottest midday hours in summer; early morning provides softer light for photography.