Busted! Las Vegas Weather Myths That Just Aren’t True

Las Vegas weather is widely known as one thing: hot all day, every day of the year. But, the truth is that Las Vegas weather varies seasonally, just like other cities. Now that we’ve busted that Las Vegas weather myth, let’s see if we can dispel a few more.

Myth 1: It’s 100+ Degrees All the Time

Fact: Las Vegas weather only tops 100 degrees on average two months out of the year: July and August. Here are Las Vegas’ average monthly temperatures to prove it:

• January: 57.1 ℉
• February: 63.0 ℉
• March: 69.5 ℉
• April: 78.1 ℉
• May: 87.8 ℉
• June: 98.9 ℉
• July: 104.1 ℉
• August: 101.8 ℉
• September: 93.8 ℉
• October: 80.8 ℉
• November: 66 ℉
• December: 57.3 ℉

Myth 2: It Never Cools Off

Fact: It’s true that it can be hot during the middle of the day in summer, but when the sun goes down it’s a whole different story. Usually, the temperature swings about 25 degrees between daytime highs and overnight lows, so night time is almost guaranteed to be cool. There’s nothing like going out on a balmy desert evening with nary a parka to be seen. And those 80 degree daytime temps in October can’t be beat!

Myth 3: Las Vegas Doesn’t Have Seasons

Fact: Believe it or not, Las Vegas experiences four seasons a year. The leaves change color in fall, and in the spring, the desert blooms with new life and color. And come winter, we’ve even been known to get a bit of snow. Don’t worry, that snow melts pretty fast—so there’s no shoveling required.

Myth 4: Las Vegas Weather Is Unbearable

Fact: While there’s no denying that Las Vegas gets hot in the summer, it’s by no means unbearable. Locals have a saying: “It’s a dry heat.” That’s because even when temperatures top 80, 90 or even 100 degrees, the humidity rarely rises above 30% during the warmest months. Trust us, a 90-degree day with 25% humidity is very different than one with 90% humidity.

Click here to learn more about how to stay cool during Las Vegas’ hot summers!