Month guide · Las Vegas · United States
Las Vegas in September
What September is really like in Las Vegas: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Quick answer
September is a shoulder-season month. Expect average highs of 35°C (95°F), lows of 20°C (68°F), about 2 rainy days and roughly 12.4 hours of daylight. Hot at first, cooling later in the month; conventions and the start of the football season make weekends busy.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 35°C (95°F) / 20°C (68°F)
- Rainy days
- About 2
- Daylight
- About 12.4 hours
- Crowds
- Busy
- Hotel prices
- High
Weather in September
September is the 4th-warmest month in Las Vegas: days average 35°C (95°F) against a yearly average high of 27°C (81°F), and nights fall to about 20°C (68°F). Rain falls on roughly 2 of its 30 days. Compared with August (39°C (102°F)), September is cooler; by October highs drop to around 27°C (81°F).
- Sunrise (15 September)
- About 06:23
- Sunset (15 September)
- About 18:48
- Daylight
- About 12.4 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, September rates 4 for crowds (the peak is May at 5) and 4 for hotel prices (highest in May). Book accommodation early: September is one of the pricier months.
Events in September
- Las Vegas Raiders NFL home games at Allegiant Stadium (September to January)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in September
With intense heat, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
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Aquarium · South Strip
Shark Reef Aquarium
Use the free tram between Mandalay Bay, Luxor and Excalibur to save a long, hot walk.
- Time needed
- 1.5 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Kids
- Rainy day
- Nature
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
Museum · South Strip
Pinball Hall of Fame
Bring small bills to change into quarters; older machines cost very little per game.
- Time needed
- 1–2 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Kids
- Free
- Rainy day
- 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
What to pack
For highs near 35°C, lows near 20°C and 2 wet days: light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen; comfortable walking shoes.
Is September a good time to visit Las Vegas?
A shoulder-season month, with a notable event on the calendar. If your dates are flexible, March–May and October–November are better overall. Compare every month.
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Questions travellers ask
+Is September a good time to visit Las Vegas?
It is a shoulder-season month. Hot at first, cooling later in the month; conventions and the start of the football season make weekends busy.
+How warm is Las Vegas in September?
Average highs are around 35°C (95°F) and lows around 20°C (68°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Las Vegas in September?
Expect rain on about 2 days of the month, so it is usually dry.