Best time to visit Las Vegas, NV, USA

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The best time to visit Las Vegas is April-May

When’s the best time to visit Las Vegas, you ask? Based on several factors like the weather and climate, cost of flights and hotels, peak travel seasons and much more, the best time to go to Las Vegas is April-May.

In summer, temperatures can reach as high as 39℃ (102℉) in the middle of the day. In the colder months such as December, temperatures usually get down to an average minimum of 3℃ (38℉).

If you want to get the most out of your time visiting Las Vegas, or you’re just afraid of the dark, the days in August are usually the longest between sunrise and sunset. On average it rains the most days in July, making it the wettest month of the year. Although it’s the wet season, it can often rain a little bit during the day or evening but have fine weather for a majority of the day too, so don’t let this put you off.

Below you’ll find loads more detailed information about when to visit Las Vegas, including a monthly climate breakdown, what to pack, and loads of tools and recommendations to help you find flights and accommodation to suit your budget.

Warmest month

July

Least rainfall

June

Most daylight

August

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Las Vegas seasons

Before you continue, it’s important to know when the seasons are in Las Vegas as they might be different to yours depending on where in the world you’re travelling from. Las Vegas is in the Northern Hemisphere, so the seasons fall during these months:

Season Months
Summer June to August
Autumn/fall September to November
Winter December to February
Spring March to May

Average temperatures in Las Vegas

If the temperature is a big factor for you to help you decide when to visit, the chart below shows the average minimum and maximum temperatures in Las Vegas for each month side-by-side so you can easily see the difference in weather throughout the year. To see the temperatures in both Celsius (°C) and Fahrenheit (°F), hover or tap the shaded boxes on the graph.

Las Vegas climate by month

If you already have a rough idea about which months you might want to travel, the section below shows a detailed breakdown of the climate in Las Vegas for each month so you can see if it all suits your wants and needs. Scroll down, or use the quick menu below to jump to your preferred month.

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MAR
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JUN
JUL
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OCT
NOV
DEC

Las Vegas in January

  • Average temperature: 7℃ (45℉)
  • Average high temperature: 11℃ (52℉)
  • Average low temperature: 4℃ (38℉)
  • Average humidity: 48%
  • Average sunny days: 25 days
  • Average rainfall: 14mm (1") over 5 days
25 days
of pure sunshine
5 days
of showers or rain

What to pack: If you’re heading to Las Vegas in January, make sure you pack a thick snow/winter jacket, thermals and some extra layers as it's always very cold.


Las Vegas in February

  • Average temperature: 9℃ (48℉)
  • Average high temperature: 13℃ (56℉)
  • Average low temperature: 5℃ (41℉)
  • Average humidity: 43%
  • Average sunny days: 22 days
  • Average rainfall: 16mm (1") over 5 days
22 days
of pure sunshine
5 days
of showers or rain

What to pack: If you’re heading to Las Vegas in February, make sure you pack a warm jacket or coat.


Las Vegas in March

  • Average temperature: 13℃ (56℉)
  • Average high temperature: 18℃ (64℉)
  • Average low temperature: 9℃ (48℉)
  • Average humidity: 34%
  • Average sunny days: 24 days
  • Average rainfall: 10mm (0") over 6 days
24 days
of pure sunshine
6 days
of showers or rain

What to pack: If you’re heading to Las Vegas in March, make sure you pack a warm jacket or coat.


Las Vegas in April

  • Average temperature: 17℃ (63℉)
  • Average high temperature: 22℃ (72℉)
  • Average low temperature: 12℃ (54℉)
  • Average humidity: 25%
  • Average sunny days: 24 days
  • Average rainfall: 8mm (0") over 5 days
24 days
of pure sunshine
5 days
of showers or rain

What to pack: If you’re heading to Las Vegas in April, make sure you pack a light jumper or hoodie for the evenings and some light clothes for the daytime.


Las Vegas in May

  • Average temperature: 22℃ (72℉)
  • Average high temperature: 27℃ (80℉)
  • Average low temperature: 16℃ (61℉)
  • Average humidity: 21%
  • Average sunny days: 24 days
  • Average rainfall: 6mm (0") over 4 days
24 days
of pure sunshine
4 days
of showers or rain

What to pack: If you’re heading to Las Vegas in May, make sure you pack t-shirts for the daytime and maybe a light jumper for the evenings as it cools down a bit.


Las Vegas in June

  • Average temperature: 28℃ (83℉)
  • Average high temperature: 34℃ (93℉)
  • Average low temperature: 22℃ (72℉)
  • Average humidity: 15%
  • Average sunny days: 27 days
  • Average rainfall: 3mm (0") over 2 days
27 days
of pure sunshine
2 days
of showers or rain

What to pack: If you’re heading to Las Vegas in June, make sure you pack t-shirts and shorts.. It stays pretty warm most of the time.


Las Vegas in July

  • Average temperature: 31℃ (88℉)
  • Average high temperature: 36℃ (97℉)
  • Average low temperature: 26℃ (78℉)
  • Average humidity: 23%
  • Average sunny days: 17 days
  • Average rainfall: 23mm (1") over 9 days
17 days
of pure sunshine
9 days
of showers or rain

What to pack: If you’re heading to Las Vegas in July, make sure you pack t-shirts, shorts and sun protection.


Las Vegas in August

  • Average temperature: 30℃ (86℉)
  • Average high temperature: 35℃ (95℉)
  • Average low temperature: 25℃ (77℉)
  • Average humidity: 22%
  • Average sunny days: 20 days
  • Average rainfall: 22mm (1") over 6 days
20 days
of pure sunshine
6 days
of showers or rain

What to pack: If you’re heading to Las Vegas in August, make sure you pack t-shirts and shorts.. It stays warm all day and night.


Las Vegas in September

  • Average temperature: 26℃ (79℉)
  • Average high temperature: 31℃ (88℉)
  • Average low temperature: 21℃ (70℉)
  • Average humidity: 24%
  • Average sunny days: 22 days
  • Average rainfall: 13mm (1") over 5 days
22 days
of pure sunshine
5 days
of showers or rain

What to pack: If you’re heading to Las Vegas in September, make sure you pack t-shirts and shorts.. It stays pretty warm most of the time.

Las Vegas in October

  • Average temperature: 19℃ (66℉)
  • Average high temperature: 23℃ (74℉)
  • Average low temperature: 14℃ (58℉)
  • Average humidity: 29%
  • Average sunny days: 25 days
  • Average rainfall: 12mm (0") over 4 days
25 days
of pure sunshine
4 days
of showers or rain

What to pack: If you’re heading to Las Vegas in October, make sure you pack t-shirts for the daytime and maybe a light jumper for the evenings as it cools down a bit.


Las Vegas in November

  • Average temperature: 12℃ (54℉)
  • Average high temperature: 16℃ (61℉)
  • Average low temperature: 8℃ (46℉)
  • Average humidity: 35%
  • Average sunny days: 27 days
  • Average rainfall: 12mm (0") over 3 days
27 days
of pure sunshine
3 days
of showers or rain

What to pack: If you’re heading to Las Vegas in November, make sure you pack a warm jacket or coat.


Las Vegas in December

  • Average temperature: 6℃ (44℉)
  • Average high temperature: 10℃ (50℉)
  • Average low temperature: 3℃ (38℉)
  • Average humidity: 46%
  • Average sunny days: 24 days
  • Average rainfall: 17mm (1") over 5 days
24 days
of pure sunshine
5 days
of showers or rain

What to pack: If you’re heading to Las Vegas in December, make sure you pack a thick snow/winter jacket, thermals and some extra layers as it's always very cold.


Top FAQs

The hottest month of the year in Las Vegas is usually July, where temperatures tend to rise to around 36℃ (97℉) in the middle of the day or early afternoon.
The month with the least amount of rain in Las Vegas is generally around June. The dry season often coincides with cooler weather, so you should check the temperatures in June first to make sure it’s still a good time to go.
The rainiest time of year in Las Vegas is generally around July, although the wetter season can sometimes extend a few months either side of July too.
If you want to get the most out of your time visiting Las Vegas, or if you're just afraid of the dark, the days in August are usually the longest between sunrise and sunset.

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