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

What weather conditions can you expect in Las Vegas this May? Curious if the timing is right for your trip? Our page offers an in-depth look at the monthly weather conditions.

Temperatures

Experience perfect weather in Las Vegas in May, characterized by high temperatures and moderate rainfall. During the daylight hours, temperatures often reach 23°C. After dark they usually decrease to around 5°C.

Precipitation

Las Vegas in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 39 mm for the month. Typically, you can expect about 7 days of rain this month.

Average sunshine

Enjoy a sunny month with about 340 hours of sunshine, providing a cheerful and lively atmosphere.

If you favor pleasant temperatures and minimal rainfall, May is one of the better months to visit Las Vegas. April, May, August, September and October typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Las Vegas, monthly averages in May

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 5°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 23°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 24%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 39 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 7 days  
SunshineSunshine 340 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 May

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?

For visitors traveling to Las Vegas, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes.

What To Do

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

Cycling
10/10
Walking
10/10
Barbeque
9/10
Camping
5/10
Outdoor sports
10/10

Interested in more climate information?

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