Month guide · Las Vegas · United States
Las Vegas in March
What March is really like in Las Vegas: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Jürgen Matern, CC BY-SA 3.0
Quick answer
March is one of the best months to visit Las Vegas. Expect average highs of 22°C (72°F), lows of 8°C (46°F), about 3 rainy days and roughly 11.9 hours of daylight. Warm days and cool nights make March one of the best months; spring break and college basketball tournaments bring crowds.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 22°C (72°F) / 8°C (46°F)
- Rainy days
- About 3
- Daylight
- About 11.9 hours
- Crowds
- Busy
- Hotel prices
- High
Weather in March
March is the 8th-warmest month in Las Vegas: days average 22°C (72°F) against a yearly average high of 27°C (81°F), and nights fall to about 8°C (46°F). Rain falls on roughly 3 of its 31 days. Compared with February (17°C (63°F)), March is warmer; by April highs climb to around 26°C (79°F).
- Sunrise (15 March)
- About 06:52
- Sunset (15 March)
- About 18:48
- Daylight
- About 11.9 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, March rates 4 for crowds (the peak is May at 5) and 4 for hotel prices (highest in May). Book accommodation early: March is one of the pricier months.
Events in March
- College basketball conference tournaments (usually March)
- NASCAR race weekend at Las Vegas Motor Speedway (usually spring)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in March
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
Garden · Center Strip
Bellagio Conservatory and Botanical Gardens
Go early in the morning, when the conservatory is quiet and the light through the glass roof is soft.
- Time needed
- 30 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Kids
- Couples
- Photo spot
- Rainy day
Museum · Downtown
Neon Museum
The Neon Museum's outdoor Boneyard preserves hundreds of signs from demolished casinos, motels and businesses, from the Stardust to the original Golden Nugget, and its visitor centre is the restored shell-shaped lobby of the La Concha Motel.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- History
- After dark
- Photo spot
- Art
Architecture · Center Strip
The Venetian and the Grand Canal Shoppes
Walking the indoor canal is free; book a gondola ride only if you want the full serenade.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Free
- Couples
- Kids
- Rainy day
- Architecture
- Shopping
Museum · Downtown
Mob Museum
The National Museum of Organized Crime and Law Enforcement occupies Downtown's 1933 former federal courthouse, where one of the Kefauver Committee hearings on organised crime was held in 1950.
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- History
- Rainy day
What to pack
For highs near 22°C, lows near 8°C and 3 wet days: light layers for the day and a light jacket for the evening; comfortable walking shoes.
Is March a good time to visit Las Vegas?
One of the best months to visit Las Vegas, with 2 notable events on the calendar. The other best months are April–May and October–November. Compare every month.
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Questions travellers ask
+Is March a good time to visit Las Vegas?
It is one of the best months to visit Las Vegas. Warm days and cool nights make March one of the best months; spring break and college basketball tournaments bring crowds.
+How warm is Las Vegas in March?
Average highs are around 22°C (72°F) and lows around 8°C (46°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Las Vegas in March?
Expect rain on about 3 days of the month, so it is usually dry.