Las Vegas weather in December (Nevada, United States of America)

Planning a trip to Las Vegas in December? This guide provides all the details you need.

In December, Las Vegas typically experiences moderate temperatures and low rainfall. December is a winter month. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 13°C. But by evening, they drop to around 3°C. This time of year is characterized by the most temperate climate of all the months.

Las Vegas in December usually receives low rainfall, averaging around 13 mm for the month. It's the month with the highest rainfall of the year, but the precipitation is still relatively light. Rain is expected on roughly 4 days.

The days are predominantly sunny, with an estimated total of around 250 hours of sunshine. This amount of sunlight does not only brightens the days but also contributes to a cheerful ambiance in the area during this month.

In case you lean more towards enjoying temperate temperatures and rain-free days February, March, April, May, October and November typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, June, July and August tend to have less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Las Vegas climate page with graphs.

 

Las Vegas, monthly averages in December

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 3°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 13°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 13%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 13 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 4 days  
HumidityHumidity 45%  
WindspeedWindspeed 11 km/h  
SunshineSunshine 250 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 78%  

Where to go in the United States of America in December

Find out more about the weather in the United States of America in December and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in Las Vegas in December?

Plan on layering your clothes. Some days or part of the day it will be nice and warm and some moments it can be a bit chilly.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do in December.

Swimming
4/10
Cycling
6/10
Walking
6/10
Camping
5/10
Outdoor sports
10/10

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