Best Time to Visit

Las Vegas has hot desert summers and mild winters, and when you visit changes everything from what you'll pack to how much you'll pay. Here's a month-by-month look at weather, crowds and typical prices.

Best time: March-May & September-November

Mild desert temperatures make it comfortable to walk the Strip and take day trips to Red Rock Canyon, Zion and the Grand Canyon.

Good alternative: Winter (December-February)

Mild days and cool nights, plus lower hotel rates outside major conventions and holidays, though some canyon shuttles and trails scale back.

Consider avoiding: June-August

Daytime highs regularly top 40°C (104°F) in the Mojave Desert, making midday sightseeing and long canyon hikes tough, even though pool season and lower hotel rates can be appealing.

Month Weather Crowds Prices Notes
January 38-59°F (3-15°C), cool and dry Low Low Quiet month once New Year's crowds clear; some of the year's best hotel deals.
February 42-64°F (6-18°C), mild Low-Moderate Low Super Bowl weekend and Valentine's Day briefly push up rates, but overall good value.
March 48-70°F (9-21°C), warming up Moderate Moderate March Madness and race weekends can spike prices; pleasant weather for Red Rock Canyon.
April 55-79°F (13-26°C), warm Moderate-high Moderate-high One of the best months for day trips to Zion and the Grand Canyon before summer heat arrives.
May 64-89°F (18-32°C), hot High High Pool season kicks off on the Strip; book Grand Canyon and Zion excursions for early morning.
June 73-99°F (23-37°C), very hot High High Desert heat makes midday sightseeing tough; plan outdoor excursions for early morning or evening.
July 82-106°F (28-41°C), extreme desert heat Moderate-high Moderate Extreme heat keeps some visitors away, which can mean lower hotel rates despite peak-season dates.
August 81-105°F (27-41°C), extreme desert heat Moderate-high Moderate Still brutally hot, though occasional monsoon storms bring brief afternoon downpours.
September 72-99°F (22-37°C), cooling slightly Moderate-high Moderate-high Heat starts to ease by late month; a good time to combine the Strip with early-season Zion trips.
October 61-88°F (16-31°C), pleasant High High One of the best months overall, with comfortable temperatures for the Grand Canyon and Valley of Fire.
November 48-74°F (9-23°C), mild High High Comfortable daytime temperatures, though nights turn cold in the desert and colder still at Zion and Bryce Canyon.
December 39-61°F (4-16°C), cool High High Holiday lights and New Year's Eve crowds push rates up despite cooler weather.
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