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Las Vegas in August
what's the weather like?

Tough conditions in August. Consider April if possible.

Open-Meteo · 10 years · 12 months compared · 36.17°N 115.14°W
104°FMax temperature
6%Rainy days
12.4hSunshine / day

Las Vegas weather in August

✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
79°F – 104°F
🌧 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)

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.

🌧 Rain : █░░░░░░░░░ 6%
🌡 Temperature : ██████████ 104°F
☀️ Sunshine : █████████░ 12.4h/d

Our take: Not the best window: 6% rain risk and 12.4h of sunshine. April is much safer.

Las Vegas in August by trip type

What to expect in August

In the height of summer, Las Vegas sees high temperatures (40°F). 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.

All months for Las Vegas

Month-by-month comparison

MonthMin °FMax °FRain %Precip inSun h/dScore
⛅ January39°F57°F12%0.0in8.8h7.0/10
🌤️ February43°F64°F10%0.0in9.8h7.4/10
🌤️ March48°F70°F13%0.0in10.7h8.0/10
☀️ April57°F81°F5%0.0in12.0h9.3/10
☀️ May64°F90°F4%0.0in13.0h8.6/10
🥵 June75°F102°F2%0.0in13.4h6.9/10
🥵 July82°F106°F5%0.0in13.2h6.9/10
🥵 August79°F104°F6%0.0in12.4h6.9/10
🥵 September72°F97°F4%0.0in11.1h6.9/10
☀️ October59°F82°F4%0.0in10.3h9.2/10
🌤️ November48°F68°F6%0.0in9.0h7.7/10
⛅ December39°F57°F8%0.0in8.7h7.0/10
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 104°F, 6% rainy days and 12.4h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 6.9/10. See methodology →

August vs April (best month)

The best month is April (score 9.3/10). Difference:

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 104°F. The heat is extreme — limit activities to cooler hours. Sunshine: 12.4h/day.

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