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When should you visit Las Vegas?
Las Vegas is busy all year, so the weather and the event calendar decide when to go. Summer is extremely hot, with highs around 40°C in July and August. Spring and fall are warm and comfortable, and winter is mild by day but cool at night. Big conventions and events can push hotel prices up sharply. Here is how all twelve months compare for weather, crowds, prices and events.
By Daan · Last reviewed October 2026
My recommendation
March–May
Spring brings warm, dry days and pools that are open without the summer heat. Avoid the biggest event weekends and you get good weather at reasonable weekday rates.
Best weather
April & October
Warm and dry, without summer heat.
Best value
July–August
Weekday rates drop, but the heat is extreme.
Best for day trips
March–May & October
Comfortable for Red Rock Canyon and Valley of Fire.
Best for big events
November
The Formula 1 Las Vegas Grand Prix.
March scores
Plan around
What to know before you book
- Summer heat
- Daytime highs near 40°C. Do hikes at sunrise or skip them.
- Conventions and events
- CES in early January and other big shows push hotel prices up. Check the convention calendar before booking.
- Grand Prix week
- Road closures on the Strip and high hotel rates around the race.
June–August
Year-round
November
Las Vegas travel tip
Price your dates before you pick them. A Tuesday-to-Thursday stay is usually much cheaper than a weekend, and one large convention can push every Strip hotel up at once. Plan desert day trips for spring or fall, and start early.
Month by month
All twelve months, at a glance
Tap any month for full scores, temperatures and planning notes.
- Temperature
- 5–15°C
- Mild days and cold nights.
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Moderate, with a convention spike.
- Prices
- $$$
- High during CES, lower later.
Check CES dates and avoid that week if you can.
- Shows
- Dining
- Temperature
- 7–17°C
- Mild and dry, with cool nights.
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Prices
- $$
- Fair midweek rates.
Stay midweek for the best rates.
- Shows
- Value
- Temperature
- 10–22°C
- Warm and dry.
- Crowds
- Moderate–High
- Busy.
- Prices
- $$$
- Rates rise on weekends.
Visit Red Rock Canyon early in the day.
- Pools
- Day trips
- Temperature
- 14–26°C
- Warm, dry and sunny.
- Crowds
- Moderate–High
- Busy.
- Prices
- $$$
- Mid-to-high rates.
Book a weekday stay for better rates.
- Pools
- Hiking
- Temperature
- 19–31°C
- Hot and dry.
- Crowds
- Moderate–High
- Busy, with festival weekends.
- Prices
- $$$
- High on event weekends.
Watch for festival weekends, when rates jump.
- Pools
- Nightlife
- Temperature
- 24–37°C
- Very hot and dry.
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Prices
- $$
- Fair rates.
Drink more water than you think you need.
- Pools
- Shows
- Temperature
- 28–40°C
- Extremely hot, with warm nights.
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Prices
- $$
- Good weekday value.
Skip outdoor hikes; the heat is dangerous.
- Shows
- Dining
- Temperature
- 27–40°C
- Extremely hot, with occasional storms.
- Crowds
- Low–Moderate
- Quieter.
- Prices
- $$
- Good value.
Book a hotel with a good pool and stay close to it.
- Value
- Shows
- Temperature
- 22–35°C
- Hot, cooling later in the month.
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Prices
- $$
- Fair rates.
Late September is better than early September.
- Pools
- Shows
- Temperature
- 15–27°C
- Warm, dry and sunny.
- Crowds
- Moderate–High
- Busy.
- Prices
- $$$
- Mid-to-high rates.
Do a sunrise trip to Valley of Fire.
- Hiking
- Pools
- Temperature
- 9–20°C
- Mild and dry.
- Crowds
- Moderate–High
- Busy around the Grand Prix.
- Prices
- $$$$
- Very high during race week.
Avoid race week unless you are going to the race.
- Events
- Shows
- Temperature
- 4–14°C
- Mild days and cold nights.
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Moderate, busy around New Year.
- Prices
- $$
- Low early in the month, high at New Year.
Early December has some of the year's best rates.
- Events
- Shows
Climate
Las Vegas weather by month
| Month | High | Low | Precipitation | Wet days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 15°C / 59°F | 5°C / 41°F | 14 mm | 3 |
| February | 17°C / 63°F | 7°C / 45°F | 20 mm | 4 |
| March | 22°C / 72°F | 10°C / 50°F | 11 mm | 3 |
| April | 26°C / 79°F | 14°C / 57°F | 5 mm | 2 |
| May | 31°C / 88°F | 19°C / 66°F | 2 mm | 1 |
| June | 37°C / 99°F | 24°C / 75°F | 1 mm | 0 |
| July | 40°C / 104°F | 28°C / 82°F | 10 mm | 3 |
| August | 40°C / 104°F | 27°C / 81°F | 8 mm | 2 |
| September | 35°C / 95°F | 22°C / 72°F | 8 mm | 2 |
| October | 27°C / 81°F | 15°C / 59°F | 8 mm | 2 |
| November | 20°C / 68°F | 9°C / 48°F | 8 mm | 2 |
| December | 14°C / 57°F | 4°C / 39°F | 11 mm | 3 |
Climate data: NOAA (Harry Reid International Airport, 1991–2020). Temperatures are averages of daily highs and lows.
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FAQ
Planning a trip to Las Vegas
What is the best month to visit Las Vegas?
April is a strong pick, with warm, dry weather and open pools. October is a close second.
How hot is Las Vegas in summer?
July and August average highs around 40°C (104°F), with warm nights.