Best time to visit Las Vegas
- Best time
- April & October
- Avoid
- July
- Warmest month
- July · 105°F
- Wettest month
- February · 0.8 in
- Peak crowds
- Mar · Apr · May · Oct · Nov
Las Vegas is indoors most of the time, so the weather matters less than you might think — until you step outside at 3 pm in July. What really moves your trip is the calendar of conventions and big events, which can double hotel rates overnight, and whether you plan to drive out to Red Rock, Valley of Fire or the national parks.
Las Vegas month by month
Average high / low and rain are NOAA 1991–2020 normals (Las Vegas Mccarran Ap, Nv Us). Crowd levels and what is open are our reading of each season, not official counts.
January
Mixed- High / low
- 59° / 41°F
- Rain
- 0.6 in
- Crowds
- Busy
Everything; most pools closed
Mild days, cold nights. CES, the giant tech show, fills the city and pushes prices up in early January.
February
Good- High / low
- 63° / 44°F
- Rain
- 0.8 in
- Crowds
- Busy
Everything; some pools open
Sunny and cool, good for hiking. Super Bowl weekend is busy.
March
Good- High / low
- 71° / 51°F
- Rain
- 0.4 in
- Crowds
- Peak
Everything; pools reopen
Spring break and March Madness basketball weekends. Warm and pleasant.
April
Best- High / low
- 79° / 57°F
- Rain
- 0.2 in
- Crowds
- Peak
Everything
Ideal weather; pool parties start. Big conventions can still spike prices — check the dates.
May
Good- High / low
- 89° / 66°F
- Rain
- 0.1 in
- Crowds
- Peak
Everything
Hot by the end of the month. The Electric Daisy Carnival festival fills the city one weekend.
June
Mixed- High / low
- 99° / 76°F
- Rain
- 0.0 in
- Crowds
- Busy
Everything
Over 100°F most afternoons. Hike only at dawn; Red Rock and Valley of Fire get dangerous.
July
Avoid- High / low
- 105° / 82°F
- Rain
- 0.4 in
- Crowds
- Busy
Everything
Peak heat; pool season, cheap weekday rates. Leave the desert parks for later.
August
Mixed- High / low
- 103° / 81°F
- Rain
- 0.3 in
- Crowds
- Moderate
Everything
Still very hot, occasional monsoon storms. Some of the year’s lowest midweek prices.
September
Good- High / low
- 95° / 72°F
- Rain
- 0.3 in
- Crowds
- Busy
Everything
Heat eases late in the month. Labor Day weekend is busy.
October
Best- High / low
- 81° / 60°F
- Rain
- 0.3 in
- Crowds
- Peak
Everything
Perfect weather, outdoor dining, desert hikes back on. One of the busiest convention months.
November
Mixed- High / low
- 67° / 47°F
- Rain
- 0.3 in
- Crowds
- Peak
Everything; Strip closures for F1
The Formula 1 Grand Prix takes over the Strip for race week: closed roads, record prices. Otherwise mild and lovely.
December
Mixed- High / low
- 57° / 40°F
- Rain
- 0.5 in
- Crowds
- Busy
Everything
Cool, holiday lights; the National Finals Rodeo fills the city for ten days early in the month. New Year’s Eve on the Strip is packed.
Temperatures and rain
Seasons and events to plan around
CES
Early January (6–9 January in 2027)
The giant consumer-tech trade show: the city fills with attendees and hotel prices reach at their highest of the winter.
Source: CES (Consumer Technology Association) · checked Oct 27, 2026
Formula 1 Las Vegas Grand Prix
November
A night race on the Strip; roads around the circuit close for the week and hotel prices peak.
Source: Formula 1 Las Vegas Grand Prix · checked Oct 27, 2026
National Finals Rodeo
Ten days in early December
Rodeo’s championship week brings cowboy boots, country concerts and full hotels downtown and on the Strip.
Source: Wrangler National Finals Rodeo · checked Oct 27, 2026
Why the price changes more than the weather
Vegas hotels price by demand: a quiet Tuesday in August can cost a fraction of a Saturday during a convention. Before you fix dates, look at the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority calendar and avoid the biggest shows. Remember the resort fee, added per night on top of the room rate — our Las Vegas guide explains it, and our hotel picks show where to stay.
The verdict
Best month
April & October
Warm enough for the pool, cool enough to walk the Strip and hike Red Rock or Valley of Fire. Both are good months to start a road trip to Zion or the Grand Canyon.
Avoid
July
The hottest month, with afternoon highs averaging over 100°F (38°C) and nights barely cooling. Pools are great; anything outdoors after 10 am is not.
When to visit Las Vegas: your questions
What is the best month to visit Las Vegas?
April or October: warm enough for the pool, cool enough to explore the desert around the city.
What is the cheapest time to go to Las Vegas?
Midweek in July and August, and early December outside rodeo week — as long as there is no large convention in town.
Is Las Vegas too hot in summer?
Outdoors in the afternoon, yes: highs over 100°F (38°C) are normal from June to September. Indoors and in the pool, it is fine.
When are Las Vegas pools open?
Most resort pools open from March to October; a few heated pools stay open all year.
Written by Kylian Dev · Last reviewed October 21, 2026. Event dates move from year to year: always confirm on the organiser’s site.