When is the best time to visit Las Vegas? It’s a question that I am asked quite often, and is mostly asked in regard to weather.
Since people’s “comfort levels” vary from one person to the next, we’ll break the weather in Las Vegas down by season.
The daily high in the beginning of April in Las Vegas is around 75, and by the end of June it’s 100+. The daily low starts around 50 and ends up around 75. Spring is also the driest season in Las Vegas. Normally the combined average precipitation for April, May and June is less than 1/2″.
Summer in Las Vegas is hot, by any definition of the word. July and August are also a bit more humid and prone to thunderstorms than prior months, but dry weather is still typical for Las Vegas. High temperatures peak at a daily norm of 105, although 110+ days are not unusual. Normal daily lows are in the 80’s, but, again, lows of 90+ can be found.
Fall in Las Vegas starts out hot, but the temperature drops quickly. The average high and low on the first day of fall starts at 95/65, but by the end of fall they are 55/35. A windy day towards the end of fall can feel blustery, but you are likely to stay dry during your visit.
Winter in Las Vegas is far warmer than much of the country, but you still will need a jacket and long pants. Don’t plan on swimming much, either, as normal highs remain below 60 until the middle of February, and the low doesn’t break 40 until the same time. January and February are also the months with the highest levels of precipitation. It’s possible, but not likely, for you to spend a sunless week in Las Vegas during these months. And it has even snowed as much as 16 inches in January in Las Vegas, although there hasn’t been a month with more than 2 inches since 1979.
EDIT: December of 2008 brought to our desert oasis the largest single snowfall event ever recorded. The Las Vegas valley received between 4 and 10 inches of snow in one afternoon.
So when will you find the best Las Vegas weather? That’s up to you. It would seem that spring and fall would be best for most people who enjoy outdoor activities like golf and tennis. Summer is for pure sun and heat worshippers, and winter, while not perfect, is still warmer than most of the United States.
