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KV45

Monument

A smaller tomb in the Valley of the Kings noted for its burial chambers and pottery finds from the New Kingdom. Its material interests Egyptologists; public access is more limited than for principal royal tombs in the area.

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KV45 essentials

Address: Valley of the Kings (West Bank), near Luxor, Egypt
Website: egymonuments.gov.eg
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When to Go

Best Time to Visit KV45

Best visited in the cooler months to avoid the intense Egyptian summer heat; mornings are generally quieter.

Winter
Nov-Feb · 10-20°C
Cooler days and comfortable touring conditions on the West Bank; busiest season for Luxor.
Spring/Autumn shoulder months
Mar-Apr, Sep-Oct · 20-30°C
Warmer but tolerable; fewer tour groups than high winter season.

Weather & Climate near KV45

Climate

KV45'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
Getting There & Around

How to Get to KV45

KV45 sits inside the Valley of the Kings on Luxor’s West Bank. From central Luxor (the Corniche/Souq area), take a taxi or a felucca-and-taxi combination across the Nile to the West Bank (approx 10-20 minutes by taxi). From the main Valley of the Kings car park the tombs are reached by short walks along marked paths; ask site staff which tombs are open on the day - access rotates for conservation.

Tips for Visiting KV45

  • Buy a Valley of the Kings ticket that covers multiple tombs - individual tomb access is often controlled at the entrance and may require a separate small fee.
  • Go early in the morning to avoid heat and crowds; the West Bank of Luxor is hottest mid-afternoon.
  • Bring a small torch and a light jacket: tomb interiors are cool, low-ceilinged and can be damp.