Season guide · Las Vegas · United States
Las Vegas in summer
June–August: weather, crowds, prices and the best things to do this time of year.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
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Quick answer
Extreme heat above 40°C, monsoon storms and flash-flood risk; life moves to the pools and indoors, and midweek rates fall. Expect highs up to 40°C (104°F) and lows around 22°C (72°F), with about 7 rainy days across June–August.
Key facts
- Months
- June–August
- Temperatures
- 22°C (72°F) to 40°C (104°F)
- Rainy days in the season
- About 7
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Hotel prices
- Average
Weather in summer
| Month | High | Low | Rainy days | Daylight | Crowds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June | 38°C (100°F) | 22°C (72°F) | 1 | 14.6 h | 4/5 |
| July | 40°C (104°F) | 26°C (79°F) | 3 | 14.4 h | 3/5 |
| August | 39°C (102°F) | 25°C (77°F) | 3 | 13.5 h | 3/5 |
Compared with the rest of the year: average highs of 39°C (102°F) against a yearly 27°C (81°F), and 7 of the year's roughly 29 rainy days fall in these 3 months. Crowds rate 3/5 and hotel prices 3/5 on average.
What's on in summer
Recurring events; dates move from year to year, so confirm with the organiser.
- July: Fourth of July fireworks over the Strip (4 July)
Make the most of the weather
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Garden · West Las Vegas
Springs Preserve
Built around the springs that gave Las Vegas — 'the meadows' in Spanish — its name, the 73-hectare Springs Preserve has desert botanical gardens, walking trails, the Nevada State Museum, live desert animals and a flash-flood demonstration.
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- Kids
- Nature
- History
- Off the beaten path
Viewpoint · North Strip
The STRAT SkyPod
Go up on a clear evening and look south to see the whole Strip lit up end to end.
- Time needed
- 1–2 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Views
- After dark
- Active
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Viewpoint · Center Strip
High Roller
At about 167 metres, the High Roller observation wheel at The LINQ was the world's tallest when it opened in 2014.
- Time needed
- 45 minutes
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Views
- After dark
- Couples
- Kids
Nature · Red Rock Canyon
Red Rock Canyon
Start early to hike before the heat, carry far more water than you think you need, and stay on marked trails.
- Time needed
- Half a day
- Cost
- Low cost
- Outdoors
- Nature
- Active
- Views
- Photo spot
Viewpoint · Center Strip
Eiffel Tower Viewing Deck
The half-scale Eiffel Tower at Paris Las Vegas has an observation deck 46 storeys up, directly across the street from Bellagio's lake, which makes it one of the best places to watch the fountain shows from above.
- Time needed
- 45 minutes
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Views
- After dark
- Couples
Day trips in summer
- 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.
- Grand Canyon South Rim (About 4.5 hours each way by car) — The national park's South Rim has the classic panoramas from Mather Point, Yavapai Point and the Rim Trail.
What to pack
- Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen
- Comfortable walking shoes
Other times of year
Questions travellers ask
+Is summer a good time to visit Las Vegas?
It is a trade-off: Extreme heat above 40°C, monsoon storms and flash-flood risk; life moves to the pools and indoors, and midweek rates fall. The best months overall are March–May and October–November.
+What is the weather like in Las Vegas in summer?
Highs of up to 40°C (104°F) and lows around 22°C (72°F), with about 7 rainy days over the season.