There is no doubt that Las Vegas is an awesome city to explore. With more than 300 days of sun every year, the great weather in Las Vegas is part of what makes the city a top vacation destination all year round.
Located in the Mojave Desert, the city enjoys a subtropical desert climate with an abundance of sunshine and low rain fall.
Las Vegas is aligned with the Sierra Nevada Mountain range, which creates a ‘rain shadow’ over the region. The city typically receives about 4 inches of rain each year.
While the climate is good on average, late autumn and early spring are the best times to visit. The reason for this is, it is not too hot like during the summer, which can be extreme with the searing heat.
Winter in the city is very mild and great for escaping a cold Christmas.
Las Vegas Summer
Summer
If you are visiting Las Vegas during the summer, you will never really love air conditioning until now. Summer in the city is harsh, since you are in the middle of the desert. If you must leave your hotel or casino, try to go out early in the morning or after dark when the air is cooler.
If you go out in the day, you will be met with temperatures of around 40°C, which is comparable to an oven. During July, the average high temperature is 40°C and the minimum is 25.7°C, which is still pretty hot.
June and August are somewhat cooler with average highs of 36°C. Summer nights will provide little relief since the temperatures will drop to the mid 20’s. Despite the city’s unbearable heat, July and August experience a fair amount of short-lived showers.
The humidity in the city is also very low, which makes the heat much more bearable for you.
Snowy Vegas
Winter
If you are trying to avoid the winter blues or shoveling snow, Las Vegas rarely gets any of it. Real American winter weather is basically nonexistent in the city.
During the winter season, if you are in Vegas it might get cold but it never get the freezing temperatures that you normally experience in most other cities. From December to February, Las Vegas’ weather is quite pleasant, with average highs of around 15.5°C.
However, the nights can be really cold. Between December and January, the city’s average low is around 2°C, which is pretty chilly. The city hardly receives any snow and it doesn’t really fall below freezing.
A lot of rain falls during the winter months, with an average of 2cm precipitation per month. If you’re visiting in November, be prepared for the onset of the winter chill. It can also get a little windy from time to time. Keep in mind that even when it is sunny all day it can be cold
Vegas Autumn Scene
Autumn And Spring
While Las Vegas doesn’t experience spring and fall, in truth, the best times to visit the city is during the traditional spring and fall months. If you are looking for the best weather on your trip, it doesn’t get any better than this time of the year.
The temperatures are usually pleasant, and fluctuate between warm and hot days. The nights are cooler and agreeable. The average city’s high temperature is about 21°C in March. During the nights it get down to about 10°C. In autumn, there is still an 80 to 90% odds of daily sunshine.
Autumn and spring are normally great times for outdoor activities such as golf, swimming or walking.
Winter Cityscape Las Vegas
A Final Word
Las Vegas is a glamorous city with lots of exciting things to do.
When you are planning your Vegas escape, the best times to visit Sin City are from March to May and from September to November, when the average temperatures make the Las Vegas weather a dose of perfection.
The consistently pleasant weather allows for a wide array of activities to be enjoyed. From lounging at the pool to playing a round or two of golf.
Over all, the city experiences mostly sunny days throughout the year and with little precipitation, which means the odds of good weather is in your favor.
It also means it is always the right time to go. Since the malls, restaurants, casinos, hotels, bars, nightclubs and entertainment venues are heavily air conditioned, even if you are coming in the summer months you will easily forget about the scorching desert heat outside.
However, you should keep in mind that although the weather is certainly warmer than most parts of the country, Vegas can get pretty cold during the winter months. So grab your jacket on the way out.
The weather in Las Vegas can be either the reason you want to return to the city or the reason you’d never want to go back, based on the time of the year you visit. Plus, summer doesn’t give way to fall until October.