Las Vegas at a glance
- Best time
- Feb – Apr, Oct – Nov
- Warmest month
- Jul · 39°
- Sunshine a year
- 3,760 h
- Rain a year
- 118 mm
- Climate
- Hot desert
- Time zone
- UTC−8 / UTC−7
- Elevation
- 610 m
Climate in Las Vegas
Las Vegas has a hot desert climate with sunshine almost every day and hardly any rain. July is the warmest month with average highs of 39 °C, while December is the coolest at 13 °C. With around 3,760 hours of sunshine a year, Las Vegas is very sunny; June is the sunniest month with 12.9 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Excellent
Best time to visit: February – April, October – November
What is the weather like in Las Vegas in October?
In October, Las Vegas is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. With around 10 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 7 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Las Vegas.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 20 min06:46 – 18:06
- UV index
- 5 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or more
- Wind
- 13 km/haverage daily peak
- Cloud cover
- 20 %on average
- Hot days
- 7 days30 °C or more
- Time zone
- UTC−7America/Los_Angeles
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %100 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %100 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %100 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “City break”.
What to pack in October
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses & sun hat
- Light, breathable clothes
- A jumper for the evenings
Sunshine hours in Las Vegas
Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.
In October, the sun shines for about 10.0 of 11.3 hours of daylight in Las Vegas, 88 % of the day.
Sunshine hours count the time with bright, direct sunshine (WMO definition, estimated from model data); daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
UV index in Las Vegas
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 5 · moderateAround midday seek shade; use sunscreen, a hat and sunglasses.
The sun is strongest in June (UV 11).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 25 min
- Fair skin
- about 30 min
- Light brown skin
- about 45 min
- Olive skin
- about 60 min
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen it, water, sand and snow shorten it. Sunscreen extends the time only partly.
Monthly values: clear-sky noon estimate from the sun's angle, ozone and altitude. UV today: Open-Meteo forecast.
Rain in Las Vegas: rainy days and rainfall
A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.
In October, Las Vegas has about one rainy day with 8 mm of rain in total.
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 76 | 14° | 4° | 8.0 h | 3 | 16 |
| FebruaryFeb | 88 | 16° | 5° | 8.6 h | 4 | 21 |
| MarchMar | 100 | 21° | 8° | 10.0 h | 3 | 13 |
| AprilApr | 100 | 25° | 12° | 11.4 h | 1 | 5 |
| MayMay | 79 | 30° | 17° | 12.2 h | 1 | 2 |
| JuneJun | 50 | 36° | 23° | 12.9 h | 0 | 2 |
| JulyJul | 50 | 39° | 26° | 11.6 h | 3 | 8 |
| AugustAug | 50 | 38° | 26° | 11.3 h | 3 | 11 |
| SeptemberSep | 60 | 33° | 21° | 11.2 h | 1 | 8 |
| OctoberOct | 100 | 26° | 15° | 10.0 h | 1 | 8 |
| NovemberNov | 99 | 19° | 8° | 8.8 h | 2 | 11 |
| DecemberDec | 71 | 13° | 4° | 7.6 h | 2 | 15 |
Climate averages 1996–2025, not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, GeoNames (CC BY 4.0)
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Best time to visit Las Vegas
The best time to visit Las Vegas is from February to April and from October to November. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from February to April and from October to November. From June to September it can get very hot, with highs of up to 39 °C. The wettest month is February with 21 mm of precipitation.
Las Vegas through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Las Vegas in spring
Mar – May
Excellent
- 21–30 °C by day
- 11 h of sun a day
- 5 rainy days in all
Las Vegas in summer
Jun – Aug
Fair
- 36–39 °C by day
- 12 h of sun a day
- 6 rainy days in all
Las Vegas in autumn
Sep – Nov
Excellent
- 19–33 °C by day
- 10 h of sun a day
- 4 rainy days in all
Las Vegas in winter
Dec – Feb
Good
- 13–16 °C by day
- 8 h of sun a day
- 9 rainy days in all
Find your perfect month
Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Las Vegas for you.
Your best months: March – April, October
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No sea nearby
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Feb – Apr, Oct – Nov
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Peak heat
Jun – Sep
Highs of 33 °C or more
Las Vegas month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
76January14° · 8 h
In January, Las Vegas is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 16 mm in total. All in all, January is a good month for a holiday in Las Vegas.
Las Vegas in January88February16° · 9 h
In February, Las Vegas is cool: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. The sun shines for around 9 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 21 mm in total. All in all, February is an excellent month for a holiday in Las Vegas.
Las Vegas in February100March21° · 10 h
In March, Las Vegas is mild: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. With around 10 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 13 mm in total. All in all, March is an excellent month for a holiday in Las Vegas.
Las Vegas in March100April25° · 11 h
In April, Las Vegas is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. With around 11 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. All in all, April is an excellent month for a holiday in Las Vegas.
Las Vegas in April79May30° · 12 h
In May, Las Vegas is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. With around 12 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 18 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Las Vegas.
Las Vegas in May50June36° · 13 h
In June, Las Vegas is very hot: daytime highs average 36 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. With around 13 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 28 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, June is a so-so month for a holiday in Las Vegas.
Las Vegas in June50July39° · 12 h
In July, Las Vegas is very hot: daytime highs average 39 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 26 °C. With around 12 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 8 mm in total. On about 31 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, July is a so-so month for a holiday in Las Vegas.
Las Vegas in July50August38° · 11 h
In August, Las Vegas is very hot: daytime highs average 38 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 26 °C. With around 11 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 11 mm in total. On about 30 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, August is a so-so month for a holiday in Las Vegas.
Las Vegas in August60September33° · 11 h
In September, Las Vegas is very hot: daytime highs average 33 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. With around 11 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 25 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, September is a good month for a holiday in Las Vegas.
Las Vegas in September100October26° · 10 h
In October, Las Vegas is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. With around 10 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 7 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Las Vegas.
Las Vegas in October99November19° · 9 h
In November, Las Vegas is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sun shines for around 9 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, November is an excellent month for a holiday in Las Vegas.
Las Vegas in November71December13° · 8 h
In December, Las Vegas is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 2 days bring 15 mm in total. All in all, December is a good month for a holiday in Las Vegas.
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Las Vegas vs. Los Angeles
In October the holiday weather in Las Vegas and Los Angeles is about equally good (score 100 vs. 100). During the day it is about as warm in Los Angeles as in Las Vegas.
| in October | Las Vegas | Los Angeles |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 100 | 100 |
| Daytime high | 26° | 26° |
| Sea | – | 19° |
| Sunshine | 10 h | 10 h |
| Rainy days | 1 | 2 |
| Best time | Feb – Apr, Oct – Nov | Sep – Jul |
Through the year
USA in October: the best places
In October, Las Vegas ranks 1 of 10 destinations in this country.
- Las VegasThis page26°100
- 2Los Angeles26°19°100
- 3San Francisco21°14°99
- 4Kihei29°27°99
- 5Honolulu27°27°95
- 6Key West27°28°84
- 7Miami Beach28°28°80
- 8New York18°18°80
Planning a trip to Las Vegas
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 10 h 35 min
- Distance
- 8,390 km
- Time zone
- UTC−7
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
Frequently asked questions about Las Vegas
When is the best time to visit Las Vegas?
The best time to visit Las Vegas is from February to April and from October to November. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Las Vegas?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 39 °C and nights around 26 °C. December is the coolest month at 13 °C.
When does it rain most in Las Vegas?
The wettest month is February with 21 mm of precipitation. The driest month is June with 2 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Las Vegas get?
Las Vegas gets around 3,760 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is June with 12.9 hours a day; in December there are 7.6 hours a day.
What time zone is Las Vegas in?
Las Vegas uses the time zone America/Los_Angeles: UTC−8 in January and UTC−7 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Las Vegas?
A nonstop flight from London to Las Vegas takes about 10 h 35 min, for a straight-line distance of about 8,390 km.
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