Las Vegas in August
Hot and cheaper
By Daan · Last reviewed October 2026
The short answer
August is a below-average month in Las Vegas.
August is very hot but one of the cheaper months.
August in detail
What August actually feels like
- Weather
- 27–40°C
- Extremely hot, with occasional storms.
- Crowds
- Low–Moderate
- Quieter.
- Prices
- $$
- Good value.
+Some of the best rates.
–Extreme heat and occasional storms.
My tip for August
Book a hotel with a good pool and stay close to it.
- Value
- Shows
How August compares
Against the other eleven months
9th of 12 overall in Las Vegas, 11th for weather, 1st for space, 1st for value. It is the emptiest month of the year; and it's also the best value.
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What’s on in Las Vegas in August
- Summer heat
- Daytime highs near 40°C. Do hikes at sunrise or skip them.
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Weather
Weather in Las Vegas in August
In August Las Vegas averages a high of 40°C (104°F) and a low of 27°C (81°F), with about 8 mm of rain or snow over 2 wet days. The warmest month is July (around 40°C) and the coolest is December (around 14°C); the wettest month is February.
- Average high
- 40°C
- 104°F
- Average low
- 27°C
- 81°F
- Precipitation
- 8 mm
- Wet days
- 2
Climate data: NOAA (Harry Reid International Airport, 1991–2020). Temperatures are averages of daily highs and lows.
Quick answers
Las Vegas in August: the questions people ask
- Is August a good time to visit Las Vegas?
- August is a below-average month in Las Vegas. It ranks 9 of 12 months in Las Vegas overall (11 for weather, 1 for space, 1 for value). The main upside: Some of the best rates. The main downside: Extreme heat and occasional storms.
- What is the weather like in Las Vegas in August?
- Average highs are around 40°C and lows around 27°C. Expect about 8 mm of rain or snow over roughly 2 wet days. Extremely hot, with occasional storms. For comparison, the warmest month is July (around 40°C) and the coolest is December (around 14°C).
- Is Las Vegas crowded in August?
- Crowds are low–moderate. Quieter. August is the quietest month of the year.
- How expensive is Las Vegas in August?
- Prices are at level 2 of 5 ($$). Good value. August is also the best-value month.
- When is the best time to visit Las Vegas?
- In the CrowdFreeViews month scores, April is the best month overall (August ranks 9 of 12). The quietest month is August and the best value is August.
Still going to Las Vegas in August?
Book early and plan around the busiest hours — extreme heat and occasional storms.
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