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Las Vegas (NM) Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide

The temperature in Las Vegas can vary quite a bit throughout the year. Temperatures can be warm during the warmest months, and cold during the cooler months. It's weather is marked by below-average rain/snowfall. Now, let’s break down all the climate details for a clearer picture.

Average maximum day and minimum night temperature

Visitors to Las Vegas can expect significant temperature changes throughout the year. Average daytime temperatures reach a comfortable 30°C in July. In January, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a chilly 8°C.

At night, you can expect cooler temperatures, with averages dropping to around -8°C during this month. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.

Temperature ranges by month

Precipitation and rainy days

Las Vegas typically sees modest rain/snowfall throughout the year, with an average annual precipitation of 411 mm. Las Vegas can be quite wet during July, receiving approximately 84 mm of precipitation over 16 rainy days.

In contrast January, experiences much drier conditions, with 8.6 mm of snow/rainfall, spread across 3 snowy/rainy days. For more details, please visit our Las Vegas Precipitation page.

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

Sunshine over the year

Las Vegas experiences moderate variation in sunshine hours across the seasons. With 11.9 hours daily sunshine in June, it dips to 7.4 hours in February, offering a balanced mix of sunny and overcast days. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Data from: Santa Fe, the United States of America (65 KM, 40 Miles).

Daily hours of sunshine

Data from: Santa Fe, the United States of America (65 KM, 40 Miles).

Forecast for Las Vegas (NM)

Fri   Dec 20
18°C | -6°C
S 9 m/s
clear and no rain

clear and no rain

Sat   Dec 21
15°C | 1°C
SW 6 m/s
clear and no rain

clear and no rain

Sun   Dec 22
18°C | 1°C
NW 5 m/s
clear and no rain

clear and no rain

The best time of year to visit Las Vegas in the United States of America

During the months of May, September and October you are most likely to experience good weather with pleasant average temperatures that fall between 20°C and 26°C.

Other facts from our historical weather data:
  • When is summer in Las Vegas?
    The hottest season / summer takes place in June, July, August and September.
  • Does Las Vegas have a dry season?
    Yes, the months of January, February, March, April and November are very dry.
  • Which is the warmest month in Las Vegas?
    July has an average maximum temperature of 30°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Las Vegas?
    The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 8°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Las Vegas?
    July tops the wettest month list with 84 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Las Vegas?
    January is the driest month with 9 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in Las Vegas?
    June is the sunniest month with an average of 356 hours of sunshine.

  • No idea where to travel to this year? We have a tool that recommends destinations based on your ideal conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.