Average Monthly Sunshine in Las Vegas

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

If you're visiting Las Vegas, timing is key. In July, you can enjoy up to 334 hours of sunshine, while the less sunny days of December provide just 171 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 2890 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite obvious. While July receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 11.1 hours, December marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 5.7 hours of sunlight per day.

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

Las Vegas enjoys an average of 2890 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

The city of Rome, Italy, experiences 2470 hours of sunshine annually, adding to its charm as a year-round tourist destination.

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

The climate in San Francisco, USA, includes 3072 hours of sunshine annually, thanks to its mild coastal weather.

Adelaide, Australia, enjoys 2770 hours of sunshine annually, with long, sunny summers.

Other climate information

December, Las Vegas’s wettest month, receives 5.4 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 19°C. During the driest month July you can expect a temperature of 25°C.

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