Month guide · Las Vegas · United States
Las Vegas in April
What April is really like in Las Vegas: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
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Quick answer
April is one of the best months to visit Las Vegas. Expect average highs of 26°C (79°F), lows of 12°C (54°F), about 2 rainy days and roughly 13.1 hours of daylight. Ideal weather for both pools and hiking, with resort pool clubs reopening for the season; weekends are busy.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 26°C (79°F) / 12°C (54°F)
- Rainy days
- About 2
- Daylight
- About 13.1 hours
- Crowds
- Busy
- Hotel prices
- High
Weather in April
April is the 7th-warmest month in Las Vegas: days average 26°C (79°F) against a yearly average high of 27°C (81°F), and nights fall to about 12°C (54°F). Rain falls on roughly 2 of its 30 days. Compared with March (22°C (72°F)), April is warmer; by May highs climb to around 32°C (90°F).
- Sunrise (15 April)
- About 06:07
- Sunset (15 April)
- About 19:14
- Daylight
- About 13.1 hours
Winter (December–February). Sunny, mild days and near-freezing nights, holiday displays and New Year's Eve crowds; CES in January sends prices soaring.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, April rates 4 for crowds (the peak is May at 5) and 4 for hotel prices (highest in May). Book accommodation early: April is one of the pricier months.
Events in April
- Pool club season opens at Strip resorts (usually March or April)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in April
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
Museum · South Strip
Pinball Hall of Fame
This non-profit arcade, now in a large hall near the Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas sign, has hundreds of playable pinball machines and vintage arcade games spanning seven decades.
- Time needed
- 1–2 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Kids
- Free
- Rainy day
- Off the beaten path
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Garden · West Las Vegas
Springs Preserve
Visit in the morning in warmer months, and start in the indoor galleries if the afternoon is hot.
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- Kids
- Nature
- History
- Off the beaten path
Experience · West of the Strip
AREA15 and Omega Mart
AREA15, just west of the Strip off Interstate 15, is a warehouse of immersive art and entertainment.
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Kids
- Art
- Rainy day
- After dark
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Viewpoint · Center Strip
High Roller
Ride at dusk to see the Strip in daylight and as the lights come on during a single rotation.
- Time needed
- 45 minutes
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Views
- After dark
- Couples
- Kids
What to pack
For highs near 26°C, lows near 12°C and 2 wet days: light layers for the day and a light jacket for the evening; comfortable walking shoes.
Is April a good time to visit Las Vegas?
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Questions travellers ask
+Is April a good time to visit Las Vegas?
It is one of the best months to visit Las Vegas. Ideal weather for both pools and hiking, with resort pool clubs reopening for the season; weekends are busy.
+How warm is Las Vegas in April?
Average highs are around 26°C (79°F) and lows around 12°C (54°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Las Vegas in April?
Expect rain on about 2 days of the month, so it is usually dry.