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KV38

Monument

Located in the Valley of the Kings, KV38 draws visitors interested in ancient Egyptian royal tombs, hieroglyphic inscriptions and archaeological context among the royal necropolis on Luxor's west bank.

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KV38 essentials

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

KV38 at a Glance

Tips for Visiting KV38

  • KV38 is a tomb within the Valley of the Kings - opening schedules rotate and individual tombs are often closed for conservation, so check the official opening list at the West Bank visitor centre before you go.
  • Go at site opening to avoid the heat and to see tombs with far fewer people inside; morning visits also give better light for exterior photography of the necropolis.
  • Hire a licensed guide at the Valley entrance or buy a ticket that covers the smaller tombs - guides and the visitor centre can tell you which less-visited chambers are open that day and explain their history.
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When to Go

Best Time to Visit KV38

Best visited in the cooler months (roughly October-April) when daytime temperatures are comfortable; summers are extremely hot and taxing for outdoor archaeology visits.

Cool season
October-April · ~15-30°C (day)
Milder daytime temperatures make visiting the Valley of the Kings and tombs far more comfortable; this is the main tourist season so sites can be busier.
Hot season
May-September · ~30-45°C (day)
Very hot daytime temperatures; outdoor walking is strenuous and enclosed tombs offer limited relief-early morning visits help avoid heat and crowds.

Weather & Climate near KV38

Climate

KV38'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 6°C to 40°C. Very dry conditions with minimal rainfall.

Air Quality: AQI 105 Unhealthy (Sg)
Best Time to Visit
MayAprilOctober
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
47°
Warmest Month
0°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
Month Comfort Temp Feels Rain Sky Humidity Wind UV Daylight
January Excellent 6° - 22° 14° 0 mm clear 45% 2.3 m/s 1.0 high 10.6h
February Ideal 8° - 24° 16° 0 mm clear 36% 2.5 m/s 1.4 high 11.2h
March Ideal 12° - 28° 20° 0 mm clear 26% 2.9 m/s 1.9 very high 11.9h
April Ideal 18° - 34° 26° 0 mm clear 20% 2.9 m/s 2.3 extreme 12.6h
May Ideal 22° - 38° 30° 0 mm clear 18% 3.2 m/s 2.5 extreme 13.3h
June Ideal 24° - 40° 32° 0 mm clear 18% 3.3 m/s 2.7 extreme 13.6h
July Ideal 25° - 40° 33° 0 mm clear 20% 2.9 m/s 2.7 extreme 13.4h
August Ideal 25° - 40° 32° 0 mm clear 21% 2.9 m/s 2.5 extreme 12.9h
September Ideal 22° - 38° 30° 0 mm clear 25% 3.2 m/s 2.1 extreme 12.2h
October Ideal 19° - 35° 27° 0 mm clear 30% 2.7 m/s 1.6 very high 11.4h
November Ideal 12° - 28° 20° 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