Month guide · Las Vegas · United States
Las Vegas in May
What May 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
May is one of the best months to visit Las Vegas. Expect average highs of 32°C (90°F), lows of 17°C (63°F), about 1 rainy days and roughly 14.1 hours of daylight. Hot, dry and sunny; peak pool season begins, and a huge electronic music festival fills hotels in May.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 32°C (90°F) / 17°C (63°F)
- Rainy days
- About 1
- Daylight
- About 14.1 hours
- Crowds
- Very busy
- Hotel prices
- Highest
Weather in May
May is the 5th-warmest month in Las Vegas: days average 32°C (90°F) against a yearly average high of 27°C (81°F), and nights fall to about 17°C (63°F). Rain falls on roughly 1 of its 31 days. Compared with April (26°C (79°F)), May is warmer; by June highs climb to around 38°C (100°F).
- Sunrise (15 May)
- About 05:34
- Sunset (15 May)
- About 19:39
- Daylight
- About 14.1 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, May rates 5 for crowds (the peak is May at 5) and 5 for hotel prices (highest in May). Book accommodation early: May is one of the pricier months.
Events in May
- Electric Daisy Carnival at Las Vegas Motor Speedway (usually mid-May)
- Memorial Day weekend pool parties (late May)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in May
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
Viewpoint · Center Strip
Eiffel Tower Viewing Deck
Go after dark and time your visit to look down on a fountain show.
- Time needed
- 45 minutes
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Views
- After dark
- Couples
Viewpoint · North Strip
The STRAT SkyPod
The STRAT's 350-metre tower at the northern end of the Strip is the tallest freestanding observation tower in the United States.
- Time needed
- 1–2 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Views
- After dark
- Active
Street · The Strip
The Las Vegas Strip
Distances are deceptive: the next resort can be a 15-minute walk away, so use the pedestrian bridges, trams and Monorail, and carry water in summer.
- Time needed
- Half a day
- Cost
- Free
- Iconic
- Free
- After dark
- Photo spot
- Architecture
Landmark · Center Strip
Fountains of Bellagio
Bellagio's choreographed fountains send jets of water up to about 140 metres above an artificial lake, set to music from opera to pop.
- Time needed
- 30 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Iconic
- Free
- After dark
- Couples
- Kids
- Photo spot
What to pack
For highs near 32°C, lows near 17°C and 1 wet days: light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen; comfortable walking shoes.
Is May 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 March–April and October–November. Compare every month.
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Questions travellers ask
+Is May a good time to visit Las Vegas?
It is one of the best months to visit Las Vegas. Hot, dry and sunny; peak pool season begins, and a huge electronic music festival fills hotels in May.
+How warm is Las Vegas in May?
Average highs are around 32°C (90°F) and lows around 17°C (63°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Las Vegas in May?
Expect rain on about 1 days of the month, so it is usually dry.