Weather in Las Vegas in May
May in Las Vegas is warm outdoor weather. Days are long enough to be useful. Shade starts to matter at midday.
In United States, this is how Las Vegas actually wears May, not how a country centroid would. Compared with July and December, May sits in the middle of Las Vegas's year.
- Average temp
- 25°C
18–31°C
- Rainfall
- 2 mm
Not much rain
- Sunshine
- —
- Wind
- 16 km/h
What to expect
Daytime
Warm days in Las Vegas in May. A hat starts to earn its keep at midday. Evenings are the comfortable part of the clock.
You can walk at more hours than in the fierce months. Still build in a pause when the sun is high. Nights are easy.
Rain
Rain is not the story in Las Vegas in May. Pack for sun. A shower would be news, not a plan.
Do not build the trip around weather windows. Build it around shade if it is hot, and around getting outside if it is not.
Evening
Evenings stay warm.
What to pack
Sun protection
A layer for cooler evenings
Where to stay in Las Vegas
Dates are a starting point for May.
Travel guides for Las Vegas
What to read before you book.
Average weather in Las Vegas
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FAQs about Las Vegas
Climate averages for Las Vegas, 1991–2020.
The best time to visit Las Vegas is between April and June, the most comfortable stretch of the year on these averages.
July is the hottest month, with an average around 34°C.
February is the wettest month, with about 21 mm of rain.
No. These are 1991–2020 climate normals from Meteostat, not a live forecast. Actual weather in any given week can differ.
