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Best time to visit Las Vegas
Month-by-month weather, crowds, prices, and festival calendar — so you know exactly when to book.
Best time to visit Las Vegas, United States
Month-by-month breakdown of weather, crowds, prices, and seasonal highlights.
| Month | Score | Weather | Crowds | Prices | Highlights |
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| January | 9-15°C, generally clear and cool | moderate | moderate |
⚠ Can be surprisingly cold at night. | |
| February | 11-17°C, mild with abundant sunshine | moderate | moderate |
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| March | 14-21°C, pleasant and sunny | high | high |
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| April | 17-25°C, warm and mostly sunny | high | high |
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| May | 22-30°C, hot and sunny | high | high |
⚠ Temperatures begin to climb significantly. | |
| June | 27-36°C, very hot and dry | high | high |
⚠ Extreme heat is the norm; indoor activities are essential. | |
| July | 30-40°C, scorching hot and dry | peak | peak |
⚠ Extreme heat wave potential; outdoor activities are severely limited. | |
| August | 30-40°C, extremely hot and dry | high | high |
⚠ Still dangerously hot; focus on air-conditioned entertainment. | |
| September | 27-36°C, still very hot but starting to cool | moderate | moderate |
⚠ Heat can linger, but less intense than July/August. | |
| October | 20-29°C, ideal with plenty of sunshine | high | high |
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| November | 14-22°C, cool and sunny | moderate | moderate |
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| December | 9-17°C, cool with festive decorations | peak | peak |
⚠ New Year's Eve is extremely crowded and expensive. |
Annual events worth timing your trip around
The world's largest tech trade show takes over the city, impacting hotel availability and prices.
The championship event of professional rodeo draws a massive crowd, significantly increasing prices and activity.
Sportsbooks are packed, and hotel rates surge as fans descend for tournament viewing parties and betting.
Festivities and special events, particularly in Mexican-themed venues.
Unofficial start of summer, bringing large crowds and higher prices for pool parties and events.
Fireworks displays and special hotel packages, coinciding with peak summer heat and crowds.
Another busy weekend with parties and promotions before the fall season.
The Strip and downtown areas host numerous costume parties and themed events.
Massive street party on the Strip with fireworks and exclusive hotel events; prices are at their highest.
Insider timing tips
- •The extreme desert heat in July and August makes outdoor exploration uncomfortable to impossible; plan around indoor casinos, shows, and pools.
- •While summer is hot, it's also when pool parties and nightclub events are at their peak, attracting a younger, party-focused crowd.
- •Shoulder seasons (March-April, October-November) offer the best balance of pleasant weather and manageable crowds, though prices can still be high due to major events.
- •Avoid visiting during major convention weeks (like CES in January) or large sporting events (March Madness, NFR) if you're seeking lower prices and fewer crowds.
- •Las Vegas experiences a significant 'dry season' from roughly October to June, with a brief, unpredictable 'monsoon season' in July and August that can bring sudden, intense (but usually short-lived) thunderstorms.
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