What to wear to Egypt, Luxor in june?

Question

Since it´s going to be really hot I was wondering if I should cover myself like the egyptians with cloths?

Answer 1

I worked in Scuba in Egypt for 5 years in extreme heat (up to 55 Celsius or 130F)

Some people thought I was crazy to cover myself completely but here is why:

You will note that people living in the desert are ALWAYS fully covered. It is simply because the sun is so intense and the wind often stops blowing.

If your skin is exposed, you WILL get burned no matter how tough you are! Bedouin wear galabeyas (the "dresses" for instance) These are extremely lightweight and porous which helps air to circulate. Cotton is ideal

I used to wear cotton Thai long pants and even tracksuit pants. A T-shirt is okay but cover your arms with a very strong sun factor.

Here I wore light sweater shirts with long sleeves. I promise you I did not feel hotter than anybody else! In those temperatures, it makes VERY little difference.

Honestly, the heat there is no joke in mid summer. Take care.

S0: long cotton pants with good sandals for walking

Semi long T-shirts or even sweater

Very good sunglasses for the glare off the sandstone, water and sand

Cotton is the bottom line, but must be porous

Enjoy. Its a good trip

BTW: if you want to wear a galabeya, go for it. But you will get very funny looks from the locals. It is actually only the peasant class and  Bedouins of the Sinai that still wear these.

But if you have no problem with people staring and giggling, go for it!

NB: OF COURSE SHORTS AND T-SHIRT ALSO!! BUT DONT OVERDO IT. JUST STRIKE A GOOD BALANCE AND COVER UP ESPECIALLY IF YOU GET OUT OF WATER

Answer 2

The best things to wear are pure cotton T shirts, a loose skirt made of cotton and very comfortable shoes of leather. It is better if the shoes cover your toes, they should not be open in the front to avoid having sands between your toes which can annoy you. These things have pores and breathe.

Answer 3

GOD NO... luxor is the hottest place in egypt in the summer, especially june through august...if you wear anything heavier than a tank top and shorts youll die!!

ofcourse u might get bothered by some ppl when they see u in these clothes (idk why theyre idiots) but who cares rly

Answer 4

a cotton top, stay away from dark colors, a pair of jeans or a skirt would be fine, just don't reveal so much, make sure u have a hat & a sun screen (or sun block), & sneakers

NOW u r ready to enjoy

HAVE FUN

Answer 5

Wear light cotton, but NOT sheer.

DON'T wear shorts or tank tops - it offends people.

Wear a hat with a wide brim.

"Myth of Sisyphus" has the best answer.

Have a great time! I LOVE EGYPT!

Answer 6

You can research it on the internet - about their local customs.