Winter Dec – Feb
The cold peaks here: highs of 56–63°F (14–17°C), and nights reach 35°F (2°C). It's the wettest season, with about 2.3 in (59 mm) of rain, 40% of the year's total. February is among the best-scoring months (season average 85/100).
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Best Time to Visit Las Vegas
February – April and October & November are the best time to visit Las Vegas on the climate data: April scores 97/100, with highs around 80°F (27°C) and 0.3 in (8 mm) of rain. December & January are good shoulder-season months. The toughest months are June – August, mainly because of heat.
- Best months
- Feb – Apr and Oct & Nov
- Shoulder
- Dec & Jan
- Toughest
- Jun – Aug
- Warmest
- Jul · 107°F
- Coldest nights
- Dec · 35°F
- Wettest
- Feb · 0.9 in
- Driest
- Jun · 0.0 in
These averages also cover The Strip.
Las Vegas weather by month
Highs run from 56°F to 107°F across the year, and the yearly total is about 5.8 in (147 mm) of rain.
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high | 58°F15°C | 63°F17°C | 72°F22°C | 80°F27°C | 91°F33°C | 103°F40°C | 107°F42°C | 104°F40°C | 97°F36°C | 82°F28°C | 68°F20°C | 56°F14°C |
| Avg low | 36°F2°C | 39°F4°C | 46°F8°C | 52°F11°C | 62°F17°C | 73°F23°C | 80°F27°C | 78°F26°C | 70°F21°C | 57°F14°C | 44°F7°C | 35°F2°C |
| Rain | 0.7 in18 mm | 0.9 in23 mm | 0.5 in12 mm | 0.3 in8 mm | 0.1 in3 mm | 0.0 in1 mm | 0.6 in15 mm | 0.6 in15 mm | 0.4 in9 mm | 0.5 in13 mm | 0.5 in12 mm | 0.7 in18 mm |
| Humidity | 46% | 43% | 37% | 29% | 22% | 14% | 22% | 24% | 23% | 28% | 35% | 46% |
| Cloud | 47% | 48% | 45% | 40% | 35% | 25% | 38% | 33% | 24% | 32% | 39% | 50% |
| Comfort | 84 | 91 | 95 | 97 | 75 | 60 | 57 | 59 | 64 | 95 | 97 | 80 |
Source: NASA POWER (public domain), 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km satellite and reanalysis grid, so coasts and valleys can differ from what's shown. The grid cell sits at about 725 m (2,379 ft), close to Las Vegas's own ~612 m. Precipitation includes snow as melted water; daylight is calculated from latitude. Check a forecast before you go.
How we pick the best months
- Temperature (40 pts): full marks for average daytime highs of 64–81°F (18–27°C); minus 3 points per °C below and 4 per °C above.
- Rain (25 pts): full marks up to 40 mm (1.6 in) a month, falling to zero at 250 mm (9.8 in).
- Humidity (15 pts): only counts when it is warm (mean above 18°C); minus 0.75 points per % above 70% relative humidity.
- Cloud (20 pts): full marks at 30% cloud cover or less, falling to zero at 90%.
Best months: within 6 points of the top (or 85+). Shoulder: within 18 and at least 45. Toughest: within 6 of the lowest. Comfort only; crowds, prices, festivals and openings aren't scored.
Las Vegas season by season
Spring Mar – May
Temperatures climb through the season, from 72°F highs in March to 91°F by May. It's the driest season, with only about 0.9 in (23 mm) of rain, 16% of the year's total. Lows bottom out around 46°F (8°C). Comfort peaks here: March & April rank with the year's best, and the season averages 89/100.
Summer Jun – Aug
The warmest stretch of the year, with highs of 103–107°F (40–42°C). About 1.2 in (31 mm) of rain falls across these months, 21% of the year's total. Lows bottom out around 73°F (23°C). It holds the toughest stretch on our comfort score (June – August), averaging 59/100.
Autumn Sep – Nov
Temperatures slide from 97°F highs in September to 68°F by November. About 1.3 in (34 mm) of rain falls across these months, 23% of the year's total. Lows bottom out around 44°F (7°C). Comfort peaks here: October & November rank with the year's best, and the season averages 85/100.
What our curated routes say
- Our curated Las Vegas & National Parks route recommends Mar – May. That lines up with the climate data here: March & April are among the better-scoring months.
Plan by month
By comfort score: 8 Great, 2 Good and 2 Fair. Great months: October – May. Tap a month for its own guide.
Las Vegas weather questions
When is the best time to visit Las Vegas?
February – April and October & November are the best time to visit Las Vegas on the climate data: April scores 97/100, with highs around 80°F (27°C) and 0.3 in (8 mm) of rain. December & January are good shoulder-season months. The toughest months are June – August, mainly because of heat.
What is the rainiest month in Las Vegas?
February is the wettest month, averaging about 0.9 in (23 mm) of rain. June is the driest, with less than 0.1 in (3 mm). The yearly total is around 5.8 in (147 mm).
What is the coldest month in Las Vegas?
December is the coldest, with average lows of 35°F (2°C) and highs of 56°F (14°C). The warmest is July, with average highs of 107°F (42°C).
Is Las Vegas humid in summer?
Not very: summer (June – August) humidity averages 20%, and highs peak around 107°F (42°C), so heat matters more than mugginess.
Does it get below freezing in Las Vegas?
Not on average: even in December, the coldest month, lows average 35°F (2°C). Individual cold snaps can still dip lower.
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Pick your Las Vegas dates together
Poll the group on February – April and October & November dates, then plan the days, packing and costs together.