Average Monthly Sunshine in Las Vegas (NV)

The graphs on this page shows the average number of hours per month and per day that Las Vegas receives direct sunlight. The numbers are calculated over a 30-year period to provide a reliable average.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Those who love seasonal contrasts will appreciate Las Vegas. Expect long, bright days with 411 hours in June and darker periods with just 239 hours in January. The total annual amount of sun is 3838 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

For those who appreciate different seasons, Las Vegas serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in June with an average of 13.7 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in January, offering only 8.0 hours of daily sunlight.

Las Vegas’s total hours of sunshine compared to other major cities

Las Vegas enjoys an average of 3838 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

Athens, Greece, enjoys 2769 hours of sunshine each year, making it one of the sunniest destinations in the Mediterranean region.

In contrast, Brussels, Belgium, receives only about 1590 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

Stockholm, Sweden, receives approximately 1907 hours of sunshine annually.

Melbourne, Australia, has 2380 hours of sunshine annually, with its famous “four seasons in a day” weather pattern.

Other climate information

December, Las Vegas’s wettest month, receives 9.1 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 13°C. During the driest month June you can expect a temperature of 38°C.

For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Las Vegas Precipitation page.