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Las Vegas in December

Rodeo, lights and New Year

By Daan · Last reviewed October 2026

The short answer

December is a reasonable month in Las Vegas — with trade-offs.

December brings the National Finals Rodeo, holiday shows and New Year's Eve fireworks on the Strip.

6/10 overall4–14°CModerate crowds$$
Weather5.5/10
Crowds6/10
Prices$$
Events6.5/10

December in detail

What December actually feels like

Weather
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.

+Holiday shows and New Year's Eve.

–Cool nights and some pools closed.

My tip for December

Early December has some of the year's best rates.

  • Events
  • Shows

How December compares

Against the other eleven months

6th of 12 overall in Las Vegas, 8th for weather, 3rd for space, 4th for value. The emptiest month is August; the best value is August.

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Weather

Weather in Las Vegas in December

In December Las Vegas averages a high of 14°C (57°F) and a low of 4°C (39°F), with about 11 mm of rain or snow over 3 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
14°C
57°F
Average low
4°C
39°F
Precipitation
11 mm
Wet days
3

Climate data: NOAA (Harry Reid International Airport, 1991–2020). Temperatures are averages of daily highs and lows.

Quick answers

Las Vegas in December: the questions people ask

Is December a good time to visit Las Vegas?
December is a reasonable month in Las Vegas — with trade-offs. It ranks 6 of 12 months in Las Vegas overall (8 for weather, 3 for space, 4 for value). The main upside: Holiday shows and New Year's Eve. The main downside: Cool nights and some pools closed.
What is the weather like in Las Vegas in December?
Average highs are around 14°C and lows around 4°C. Expect about 11 mm of rain or snow over roughly 3 wet days. Mild days and cold nights. For comparison, the warmest month is July (around 40°C) and the coolest is December (around 14°C).
Is Las Vegas crowded in December?
Crowds are moderate. Moderate, busy around New Year. The quietest month is August.
How expensive is Las Vegas in December?
Prices are at level 2 of 5 ($$). Low early in the month, high at New Year. The best-value month is August.
When is the best time to visit Las Vegas?
In the CrowdFreeViews month scores, April is the best month overall (December ranks 6 of 12). The quietest month is August and the best value is August.

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