Las Vegas (NV) Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit

Visitors to Las Vegas can expect significant temperature changes throughout the year. Average daytime temperatures reach a very hot 40°C (104°F) in July. In December, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a moderate 13°C (55°F).

At night, temperatures range from around 28°C (82°F) in July to 3°C (37°F) in December.

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Temperature ranges by month

Las Vegas experiences desert-like conditions in terms of precipitation with almost no rainfall, generally receiving 86 mm (3.4 in) annually. Despite minor fluctuations, Las Vegas enjoys fairly consistent precipitation throughout the year. In December, you can expect around 13 mm (0.5 in) of precipitation, while in June, Las Vegas receives about 0.7 mm (0.03 in). For more details, please visit our Las Vegas Precipitation page.

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail, and snow

The average number of days each month with precipitation

Las Vegas can be enjoyed more throughout the sunniest month of June under a blue sky, with approximately 13.7 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in January, with only 8.0 hours of sunlight per day.

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Monthly hours of sunshine

Daily hours of sunshine

Daily percentage of sunshine

The relative humidity is low throughout the year in Las Vegas.

The city experiences its highest humidity in December, reaching 45%. In June, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 17%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.

Relative humidity over the year

The average wind speed over the year ranges from 3 m/s (6 knots) to 5 m/s (10 knots). It is lower in January and December and higher in March, April, May, June and July. What does this mean?

The mean monthly wind speed over the year (meters per second)