Best Time to Visit Las Vegas in 2026
A real month-by-month breakdown — weather, hotel prices, crowds, and the major event weekends that turn the city upside down. Built from the actual NOAA climate normals, not vibes.
Quick Answer
The best months to visit Las Vegas are March, April, May, October, and November — pleasant weather (70s–80s), lower hotel rates than peak season, and pool season is either ramping up or winding down. Avoid F1 weekend in November, CES in early January, and NYE if you want anything resembling normal pricing. The cheapest windows are mid-January, late August, and the first week of December.
Source: Monthly temperature and precipitation data is from U.S. Climate Data (citing NOAA 1991–2020 normals for KLAS), based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for Harry Reid International Airport (KLAS). Verified 2026-04-09.
Las Vegas Weather by Month
Average daily high and low temperatures, average precipitation, and the typical number of days with measurable rain — based on the 30-year NOAA climate normals (1991–2020) for the Las Vegas airport weather station.
| Month | Avg High | Avg Low | Precip | Rain Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 58°F | 40°F | 0.56" | 3 |
| February | 63°F | 44°F | 0.80" | 4 |
| March | 71°F | 51°F | 0.42" | 2 |
| April | 78°F | 57°F | 0.20" | 1 |
| May | 89°F | 66°F | 0.07" | 1 |
| June | 99°F | 76°F | 0.04" | 0 |
| July | 105°F | 82°F | 0.38" | 2 |
| August | 103°F | 81°F | 0.32" | 2 |
| September | 95°F | 72°F | 0.32" | 1 |
| October | 81°F | 60°F | 0.32" | 1 |
| November | 67°F | 47°F | 0.30" | 1 |
| December | 57°F | 40°F | 0.45" | 3 |
Vegas by Season
Each season has a different personality. Pick the one that matches what you're looking for — and the one that doesn't collide with whatever event you don't want to pay for.
Winter (December – February)
Dec / Jan / Feb
Mild days, cool nights, indoor everything. The pool decks are closed but the casinos are unbothered.
Pros
- +Lowest hotel rates of the year (outside CES week and NYE)
- +Comfortable walking weather — 55–65°F most days
- +Off-peak crowds at restaurants and shows
Watch Out
- −Pool season is closed; dayclubs are shut
- −CES (early January) absorbs the city for a week with sky-high rates
- −NYE in Vegas is a different planet — book months ahead and expect 3–5x rates
- −Evenings and early mornings can drop into the 30s
Pricing tip: Cheapest weeks of the year are typically mid-January (post-CES) and late February.
Spring (March – May)
Mar / Apr / May
The sweet spot. Pool season opens, weather is perfect, and the city is alive but not yet melting.
Pros
- +Pool decks open in March / April depending on the property
- +Daytime highs in the 70s and 80s — ideal for walking the Strip
- +Spring residencies and tour stops in full swing
Watch Out
- −March Madness weekends spike hotel and restaurant prices
- −NFL Draft in late April (if hosted in Vegas) will sell out the city
- −Spring break weekends draw heavy crowds
Pricing tip: Mid-week stays in March and early May are some of the best value of the year.
Summer (June – August)
Jun / Jul / Aug
Pool season at full volume. Triple-digit heat outside, frigid casinos inside, and dayclubs running 7 days a week.
Pros
- +Peak pool and dayclub season — every major Strip property is at full capacity
- +Heat keeps non-pool tourists away in late August, dropping rates
- +Sphere and residency lineups are at their strongest in summer
Watch Out
- −Highs of 100–110°F+ make outdoor anything brutal
- −Pool day clubs are expensive — covers, bottles, cabanas all peak
- −Early July (4th) and Memorial Day are sold-out weekends
Pricing tip: Late August is one of the cheapest summer windows — heat scares people off.
Fall (September – November)
Sep / Oct / Nov
The other sweet spot. Pool season winds down, the heat breaks, and event weekends drive the market.
Pros
- +September still has pool weather without the summer prices
- +October weather is arguably the best of the year — 70s–80s, low humidity
- +Strong residency calendar and Raiders home games in fall
Watch Out
- −F1 weekend in November is the most expensive weekend of the entire year
- −Las Vegas Marathon, NFR (National Finals Rodeo) in early December crosses over
- −NHL playoffs and college football weekends can spike rates
Pricing tip: Early-to-mid November (before F1) and mid-October midweek are top value.
Event Weekends That Spike Hotel Prices
These are the windows when Las Vegas hotel rates jump. If you're booking for a casual trip, build around these. If you're booking specifically for one of them, book months in advance.
Early January
CES (Consumer Electronics Show)
Convention sells out the city for a week. Hotel rates often 3–5x normal.
Early February
Super Bowl Weekend
Vegas became a Super Bowl host city in 2024. Even when the game is elsewhere, the weekend is busy.
Mid-to-late March
March Madness — first & second rounds
Sportsbooks are jammed; restaurants and clubs near the books fill up early.
Late April
NFL Draft (when hosted in Vegas)
Sells out the city when Vegas hosts. 2026 host city varies — verify before assuming.
Mid-to-late May
EDC Las Vegas
Three-day EDM festival at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway. Drives massive demand for nightlife and hotels.
Around July 4
July 4th Weekend
Pool parties at peak, hotel demand high, fireworks across the Strip.
Early September
Labor Day Weekend
Last big pool weekend of the year. Rates spike then crater the following week.
Mid-to-late November
F1 Las Vegas Grand Prix
Most expensive single weekend in Las Vegas. Strip-front rooms can hit 5–10x normal rates. Plan around it or for it — never accidentally.
Early-to-mid December
NFR (National Finals Rodeo)
Ten-day event that fills off-Strip and budget hotels. Cowboy hats everywhere.
December 30 – January 1
New Year's Eve
The single biggest party weekend of the year. Rates 4–8x normal, club covers $200+. Book months in advance.
Frequently Asked Questions
What people search when planning when to come.
When is the best time to visit Las Vegas?
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March–May and September–November are the sweet spots — pleasant weather (70s–80s), pool season is either ramping up or winding down, and hotel rates haven't hit summer or holiday peaks. Mid-October is arguably the single best week of the year for weather.
When is Las Vegas cheapest?
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Mid-January (after CES), late February, the first week of December (before NFR), and Sunday–Wednesday outside any event weekend. Bare-bones midweek stays in these windows can come in under $80/night at older Strip properties.
When is Las Vegas most expensive?
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F1 weekend in November is the single most expensive weekend of the year — Strip-front hotel rates can hit 5–10x normal. New Year's Eve, Super Bowl weekend, EDC, CES week, NFL Draft (when hosted in Vegas), and major UFC fight weekends are the other big spikes.
How hot does it actually get in Las Vegas?
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July is the hottest month with an average daily high of 105°F. Daytime temperatures regularly exceed 110°F in late June through August. Nighttime lows in summer rarely drop below 80°F. The dry desert heat is more tolerable than humid heat, but you will sweat walking the Strip — plan for indoor activities midday.
When does pool season start and end in Las Vegas?
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Most major Strip pool decks open in March or early April and close in late September or early October. Some heated pools at properties like The Cosmopolitan and Mandalay Bay run year-round, but the dayclubs (TAO Beach, Encore Beach Club, Élia, Marquee, Liquid, Ayu) operate seasonally — typically late March through September weekends.
How long should I stay in Las Vegas?
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Three nights is the sweet spot for a first trip — long enough for two big nights out, two nice dinners, and a show without burning out. Two nights feels rushed. Four nights is great if you want to add a pool day or a Grand Canyon excursion. Beyond five nights, most people are ready to leave.
Does it ever rain in Las Vegas?
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Almost never. Las Vegas averages about 4 inches of rain per year, spread thin across roughly 20 rainy days. February is technically the wettest month with about 4 rainy days on average. Summer monsoon thunderstorms in July and August are the biggest single rain events, but they're short and dramatic rather than day-long soakers.
Is Vegas worth visiting in summer if it's 110°F?
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If pool season is the entire reason for your trip — yes, summer is when dayclubs run at full volume and the energy is unmatched. If pools are not the draw, fall and spring deliver better weather, lower prices, and the same city. Late August specifically can be a sneaky-good window: the heat scares people off, rates drop, and pool season is still technically running.