Season guide · Las Vegas · United States

Las Vegas in spring

March–May: weather, crowds, prices and the best things to do this time of year.

Updated 23 October 2026By the AMZBooking editorial team

Quick answer

Warm, dry and the most comfortable season for hiking and pools, with spring break, pool-club openings and festivals bringing busy weekends. Expect highs up to 32°C (90°F) and lows around 8°C (46°F), with about 6 rainy days across March–May. March–May are among the best months of the year to visit.

Months: March–May
Temperatures: 8°C (46°F) to 32°C (90°F)
Rainy days in the season: About 6
Crowds: Busy
Hotel prices: High

Weather in spring

Las Vegas in spring: month by month
Month	High	Low	Rainy days	Daylight	Crowds
March	22°C (72°F)	8°C (46°F)	3	11.9 h	4/5
April	26°C (79°F)	12°C (54°F)	2	13.1 h	4/5
May	32°C (90°F)	17°C (63°F)	1	14.1 h	5/5

Compared with the rest of the year: average highs of 27°C (81°F) against a yearly 27°C (81°F), and 6 of the year's roughly 29 rainy days fall in these 3 months. Crowds rate 4/5 and hotel prices 4/5 on average.

What's on in spring

Recurring events; dates move from year to year, so confirm with the organiser.

March: College basketball conference tournaments (usually March)
March: NASCAR race weekend at Las Vegas Motor Speedway (usually spring)
April: Pool club season opens at Strip resorts (usually March or April)
May: Electric Daisy Carnival at Las Vegas Motor Speedway (usually mid-May)
May: Memorial Day weekend pool parties (late May)

Make the most of the weather

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

Aquarium · South Strip

Shark Reef Aquarium

Shark Reef Aquarium at Mandalay Bay is built around a sunken-shipwreck tank and walk-through tunnels with sharks, rays, sawfish and sea turtles, plus a touch pool.

Time needed: 1.5 hours
Cost: Mid-priced

Kids
Rainy day
Nature

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

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

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

Day trips in spring

Valley of Fire State Park (About 1 hour by car) — Nevada's oldest state park has red sandstone formations such as Elephant Rock and the Fire Wave, petroglyphs at Atlatl Rock and short trails through narrow canyons.
Grand Canyon West and the Skywalk (About 2.5 hours by car) — On Hualapai tribal land, Grand Canyon West is the closest part of the canyon to Las Vegas, with a glass Skywalk that extends over the rim.

What to pack

Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen
Comfortable walking shoes

Other times of year

Questions travellers ask

+Is spring a good time to visit Las Vegas?

Yes: March–May are among the best months. Warm, dry and the most comfortable season for hiking and pools, with spring break, pool-club openings and festivals bringing busy weekends.

+What is the weather like in Las Vegas in spring?

Highs of up to 32°C (90°F) and lows around 8°C (46°F), with about 6 rainy days over the season.