Measured, not vibes
Best Time to Visit Las Vegas
By measured weather comfort, the top months for Las Vegas are November, March, April — and RouteVerdict's editorial pick, which also weighs crowds and prices, is March, April, May, October, November, December. The table below is computed from ERA5 reanalysis data for 2020–2024, measured at Las Vegas (610 m elevation).
Month by month
Las Vegas weather and comfort, 2020–2024
| Month | Avg high | Wet days | Comfort | Season |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 14.6°C / 58°F | 2.3 | 62 | Shoulder |
| February | 17.6°C / 64°F | 2.5 | 79 | Shoulder |
| March | 20.7°C / 69°F | 3.7 | 90 | Best |
| April | 28.1°C / 83°F | 0.5 | 84 | Best |
| May | 33.4°C / 92°F | 0 | 51 | |
| June | 38.9°C / 102°F | 0.5 | 21 | |
| July | 42.4°C / 108°F | 1.7 | 10 | |
| August | 40.1°C / 104°F | 2 | 16 | |
| September | 36.7°C / 98°F | 1 | 31 | |
| October | 29.6°C / 85°F | 0.7 | 75 | |
| November | 20°C / 68°F | 0.7 | 93 | Best |
| December | 15.3°C / 60°F | 1.8 | 67 |
Comfort is RouteVerdict's 0–100 score: 100·exp(−(high−23)²/162) × (1 − min(0.35, wet days × 0.02)). The full method is on the methodology page. Weather data by Open-Meteo.com (ERA5, CC BY 4.0), 2020–2024 normals. Wet day = ≥1 mm precipitation.
What the seasons are actually like
Traveling to Las Vegas month by month
Las Vegas' comfort score peaks in November at 93.3, with an average high of 20°C and just 0.7 wet days, followed by March's 89.6 and April's 84.3. Summer is severe: July averages 42.4°C, the hottest month, with comfort collapsing to just 9.5 — the lowest of the year — despite only 1.7 wet days. June and August aren't far behind in heat, at 38.9°C and 40.1°C, with comfort scores of 20.8 and 15.8. RouteVerdict's editorial pick spans March through May and October through December, bracketing the brutal summer stretch entirely.
FAQ
Las Vegas timing questions
What is the best month to visit Las Vegas?
By measured weather comfort (ERA5 2020–2024), the top months are November, March, and April, with November scoring highest. RouteVerdict's editorial pick is March, April, May, October, November, and December, which also weighs crowds, prices, and events.
What is the hottest month in Las Vegas?
July, with an average daily high of 42.4°C (108°F).
What is the rainiest month in Las Vegas?
March, averaging 3.7 days with at least 1 mm of precipitation.
When is shoulder season in Las Vegas?
February and January — the best-scoring months outside both the measured top three and RouteVerdict's editorial peak-season pick.
How hot does Las Vegas get in summer?
July averages 42.4°C, the hottest month, with comfort collapsing to just 9.5 — the lowest score of the year. June (38.9°C, comfort 20.8) and August (40.1°C, comfort 15.8) aren't much better.
What is Las Vegas' single best month for weather?
November, with an average high of 20°C, only 0.7 wet days, and a comfort score of 93.3 — the highest measured for any month.