Winter
Dec → Feb14 to 17°
nights 4 to 6°
- 3 rainy days · 20 mm
When is the best time to visit Las Vegas?
- Jan14°not recommended
- Feb17°fair
- Mar21°recommended
- Apr27°recommended
- May31°recommended
- Jun38°fair
- Jul40°not recommended
- Aug39°not recommended
- Sep35°fair
- Oct27°recommended
- Nov19°recommended
- Dec14°fair
RecommendedFairNot recommended· afternoon temperature
The weather in Las Vegas, month by month
The table of records, month by month
| Month | High | Low | Rainfall | Rainy days | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 14° | 4° | 25 mm | 4 d | |
| February | 17° | 6° | 20 mm | 3 d | |
| March | 21° | 9° | 17 mm | 4 d | ✓ |
| April | 27° | 13° | 5 mm | 2 d | ✓ |
| May | 31° | 17° | 5 mm | 1 d | ✓ |
| June | 38° | 24° | 2 mm | 0 d | |
| July | 40° | 27° | 7 mm | 2 d | |
| August | 39° | 26° | 11 mm | 2 d | |
| September | 35° | 22° | 8 mm | 1 d | |
| October | 27° | 15° | 7 mm | 2 d | ✓ |
| November | 19° | 8° | 8 mm | 1 d | ✓ |
| December | 14° | 4° | 14 mm | 2 d |
The four seasons in Las Vegas, in figures
What the 2015-2024 records (The Strip) show, season by season, to compare at a glance instead of reading twelve rows of a table.
Spring
Mar → May21 to 31°
nights 9 to 17°
- 2 rainy days · 9 mm
Summer
Jun → Aug38 to 40°
nights 24 to 27°
- 1 rainy days · 7 mm
Autumn
Sep → Nov19 to 35°
nights 8 to 22°
- 1 rainy days · 8 mm
Book early for March to May and October to November
The timing is right, so it is right for everyone: in these months the best places to stay and the small-group tours go first. Here is where to start.
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Daylight in Las Vegas, month by month
The time between sunrise and sunset, from shortest to longest. Not to be confused with the sunshine hours in the table above, which count clear skies. In June there are 14h36 of daylight, in December 9h43, a difference of 4h53.
9h57Jan
10h49Feb
11h52Mar
13h04Apr
14h04May
14h36Jun
14h23Jul
13h31Aug
12h21Sep
11h12Oct
10h12Nov
9h43Dec
Calculated for the latitude of the reference point "The Strip" (36.12°). Values on the 15th of each month, local solar time.
What to do in Las Vegas, month by month
EventsCESJanuaryElectric Daisy CarnivalMayNational Finals RodeoDecemberNew Year's Eve on the StripDecemberDetails ↓
favourablewith compromisesunfavourable
- Sightseeing & walks: January, February, March, April, May, October, November, December
- Long days: May, June, July
Grid derived from the records (temperature, rainfall), not from an opinion.
What's on in Las Vegas, month by month?
What comes back every year, and when. These events fill the hotels and push prices up: something to aim for or to avoid, depending on what you want.
- JanuaryCES big crowds
The electronics show fills the Convention Center and every hotel at the start of the month, with prices at their highest.
- MayElectric Daisy Carnival big crowds
Three nights of electronic music at the Motor Speedway, from sunset until the early hours.
- DecemberNational Finals Rodeo big crowds
Ten days of rodeo at the Thomas and Mack Center, cowboy hats all over town and rooms hard to find.
- DecemberNew Year's Eve on the Strip big crowds
The boulevard closes to traffic and fireworks are launched from the casino rooftops as the new year arrives.
Travelling off-peak
Month by month, in detail
January
Not recommended14°4° at night
- 25 mm · 4 d
Busy, without the crush
February
Fair17°6° at night
- 20 mm · 3 d
Low season, lower prices
March
Recommended21°9° at night
- 17 mm · 4 d
Busy, without the crush
April
Recommended27°13° at night
- 5 mm · 2 d
Busy, without the crush
May
Recommended31°17° at night
- 5 mm · 1 d
High season, book early
June
Fair38°24° at night
- 2 mm · 0 d
Low season, lower prices
July
Not recommended40°27° at night
- 7 mm · 2 d
Low season, lower prices
August
Not recommended39°26° at night
- 11 mm · 2 d
Low season, lower prices
September
Fair35°22° at night
- 8 mm · 1 d
Low season, lower prices
October
Recommended27°15° at night
- 7 mm · 2 d
Busy, without the crush
November
Recommended19°8° at night
- 8 mm · 1 d
Busy, without the crush
December
Fair14°4° at night
- 14 mm · 2 d
Busy, without the crush
Read the twelve months in detail
January. Cool: 14 °C at best, 4 °C at night. Rain stays light: 25 mm over 4 days. Busy season, without the crush.
February. Cool: 17 °C at best, 6 °C at night. Hardly any rain (20 mm over 3 days). Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
March. Mild, 21 °C in the afternoon and 9 °C early in the morning. Rain stays light: 17 mm over 4 days. Busy season, without the crush.
April. 27 °C in the afternoon and 13 °C at night. Hardly any rain (5 mm over 2 days). Busy season, without the crush.
May. 31 °C in the afternoon and 17 °C at night. Hardly any rain (5 mm over 1 day). High season: book early.
June. Real heat: 38 °C at the warmest of the day, 24 °C at night. Hardly any rain (2 mm over 0 days). Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
July. Real heat: 40 °C at the warmest of the day, 27 °C at night. Hardly any rain (7 mm over 2 days). Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
August. Real heat: 39 °C at the warmest of the day, 26 °C at night. Hardly any rain (11 mm over 2 days). Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
September. Real heat: 35 °C at the warmest of the day, 22 °C at night. Hardly any rain (8 mm over 1 day). Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
October. 27 °C in the afternoon and 15 °C at night. Hardly any rain (7 mm over 2 days). Busy season, without the crush.
November. Mild, 19 °C in the afternoon and 8 °C early in the morning. Hardly any rain (8 mm over 1 day). Busy season, without the crush.
December. Cool: 14 °C at best, 4 °C at night. Hardly any rain (14 mm over 2 days). Busy season, without the crush.
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Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Las Vegas?
March to May and October to November: over these months, recorded highs range from 19 to 31 °C, with 2 days of rain a month on average (2015-2024 records, The Strip).
Which month should you avoid in Las Vegas?
January: it is the wettest of the months to avoid, with 25 mm over 4 days of rain on average, according to 2015-2024 records at the reference point (The Strip).
What is the hottest month in Las Vegas?
July, with 40 °C on average in the afternoon and 27 °C at night. 2015-2024 records (The Strip).
What is the coldest month in Las Vegas?
January, with 14 °C at best during the day and 4 °C at night. 2015-2024 records (The Strip).
What is the driest month in Las Vegas?
June: 2 mm over 0 days of rain, against 25 mm in January, the wettest month.
Does it get cold at night in Las Vegas?
The gap between day and night reaches 14 °C in April: 27 °C in the afternoon, 13 °C at dawn. Pack an extra layer, even in high season.
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