Month guide · Las Vegas · United States
Las Vegas in October
What October is really like in Las Vegas: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Kashyap Hosdurga, CC BY 2.0
Quick answer
October is one of the best months to visit Las Vegas. Expect average highs of 27°C (81°F), lows of 13°C (55°F), about 2 rainy days and roughly 11.2 hours of daylight. Warm, clear days and pleasant evenings make October one of the best months, so hotels are in demand.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 27°C (81°F) / 13°C (55°F)
- Rainy days
- About 2
- Daylight
- About 11.2 hours
- Crowds
- Very busy
- Hotel prices
- Highest
Weather in October
October is the 6th-warmest month in Las Vegas: days average 27°C (81°F) against a yearly average high of 27°C (81°F), and nights fall to about 13°C (55°F). Rain falls on roughly 2 of its 31 days. Compared with September (35°C (95°F)), October is cooler; by November highs drop to around 19°C (66°F).
- Sunrise (15 October)
- About 06:47
- Sunset (15 October)
- About 18:05
- Daylight
- About 11.2 hours
Summer (June–August). Extreme heat above 40°C, monsoon storms and flash-flood risk; life moves to the pools and indoors, and midweek rates fall.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, October rates 5 for crowds (the peak is May at 5) and 5 for hotel prices (highest in May). Book accommodation early: October is one of the pricier months.
Events in October
- Vegas Golden Knights NHL season begins at T-Mobile Arena (usually October)
- Halloween parties across the Strip (late October)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in October
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
Experience · Center Strip
Cirque du Soleil's O
Performed in and above a pool holding about 5.7 million litres of water at Bellagio since 1998, O is one of the longest-running Cirque du Soleil shows on the Strip, combining acrobatics, high diving and synchronised swimming.
- Time needed
- 1.5 hours
- Cost
- Expensive
- After dark
- Couples
- Iconic
- Rainy day
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
What to pack
For highs near 27°C, lows near 13°C and 2 wet days: light layers for the day and a light jacket for the evening; comfortable walking shoes.
Is October 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–May and November. Compare every month.
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Questions travellers ask
+Is October a good time to visit Las Vegas?
It is one of the best months to visit Las Vegas. Warm, clear days and pleasant evenings make October one of the best months, so hotels are in demand.
+How warm is Las Vegas in October?
Average highs are around 27°C (81°F) and lows around 13°C (55°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Las Vegas in October?
Expect rain on about 2 days of the month, so it is usually dry.