Las Vegas · SummerMonth summary
Las Vegas weather in August
✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
26°C – 40°C
🌧 Rainy days
6% of days
☀️ Sunshine
12.4h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Summer
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
6.9/10
📅 📅 Best month
April (9.3/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Las Vegas in August?
✅ Good
✅ Yes if: you want to explore cultural sites and local food.
❌ No if: you need guaranteed sunshine for photos or outdoor activities.
Our take: Not the best window: 6% rain risk and 12.4h of sunshine. April is much safer.
By trip type
Las Vegas in August by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ⚠️ Possible
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : — No sea access
- 💰 💰 Budget : ✅ Low season
Local context
What to expect in August
🎯 Open terraces and outdoor markets — best season for al fresco dining In the height of summer, Las Vegas sees high temperatures (40°C). Heat is a factor for outdoor activities. Rain is virtually absent (6% of days) — ideal for planning without a backup. Not the best window, but acceptable if dates are constrained. April (9.3/10) is significantly better if possible.
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| Month | Min °C | Max °C | Rain % | Precip mm | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ⛅ January | 4°C | 14°C | 12% | 0.7 | 8.8h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌤️ February | 6°C | 18°C | 10% | 0.6 | 9.8h | 7.4/10 |
| 🌤️ March | 9°C | 21°C | 13% | 0.5 | 10.7h | 8.0/10 |
| ☀️ April | 14°C | 27°C | 5% | 0.2 | 12.0h | 9.3/10 |
| ☀️ May | 18°C | 32°C | 4% | 0.2 | 13.0h | 8.6/10 |
| 🥵 June | 24°C | 39°C | 2% | 0.1 | 13.4h | 6.9/10 |
| 🥵 July | 28°C | 41°C | 5% | 0.2 | 13.2h | 6.9/10 |
| 🥵 August | 26°C | 40°C | 6% | 0.5 | 12.4h | 6.9/10 |
| 🥵 September | 22°C | 36°C | 4% | 0.3 | 11.1h | 6.9/10 |
| ☀️ October | 15°C | 28°C | 4% | 0.2 | 10.3h | 9.2/10 |
| 🌤️ November | 9°C | 20°C | 6% | 0.5 | 9.0h | 7.7/10 |
| ⛅ December | 4°C | 14°C | 8% | 0.5 | 8.7h | 7.0/10 |
Ideal
Fair
Challenging climate
◀ Current month · Source Open-Meteo · 10 years
📊 Data source
Data based on 10 years of ERA5 records via Open-Meteo, with ECMWF seasonal adjustment. In August, Las Vegas averages 40°C, 6% rainy days and 12.4h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 6.9/10.
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Comparison
August vs April (best month)
The best month is April (score 9.3/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : -13°C
- 🌧 Rainy days : -1%
- ☀️ Sunshine : -0.4h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Las Vegas in August
Is August a good time to visit Las Vegas?
August is an acceptable time for Las Vegas (score 6.9/10). Conditions are decent but not optimal — consider April (9.3/10) if possible.
Is it too hot in Las Vegas in August?
Temperatures reach 40°C. The heat is extreme — limit activities to cooler hours. Sunshine: 12.4h/day.
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