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Las Vegas weather in January (New Mexico, United States of America)

Will it be warm or cold in Las Vegas this January? Want to know if this month is ideal for visiting? Our guide provides detailed weather information.

Temperatures

During January, Las Vegas usually has low temperatures and low snow/rainfall. January is part of winter. Throughout the day, temperatures can rise to about 9°C. At night, they generally drop to -8°C.

Precipitation

Las Vegas in January usually receives low snow/rainfall, averaging around 8.6 mm for the month. With virtually no rain, this driest month of the year is perfect for exploring the outdoors. Looking at the last 30 years, the data shows about 3 days with snow/rain.

Average sunshine

With around 228 hours of sunshine, the days are mostly sunny. It gives a pleasant and vibrant feel to the area.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Las Vegas. April, May, August, September and October typically offer the best circumstances. While January and December tend to showcase 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 January

Min TemperatureMin Temperature -8°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 9°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 11%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 8.6 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 3 days  
SunshineSunshine 228 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine *  
Data from: Santa Fe, the United States of America (65 KM, 40 Miles).

Where to go in the United States of America in January

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

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor
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 this month?

Wear a base layer in cold weather; this is the #1 thing you can do to increase your overall body temperature. Also, consider bringing a rain jacket as there might be some rain.

What To Do

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

Swimming
4/10
Cycling
4/10
Walking
4/10
Camping
2/10
Outdoor sports
4/10

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