People hear "Las Vegas weather" and think: hot. And yeah, it's hot. But there's a lot more nuance to living here year-round than most people expect. Here's what each month actually feels like on the ground in 89183.
January
Highs around 57°F, lows in the mid-30s. You'll need a real jacket — not just a hoodie. Mornings are genuinely cold, and you might see frost on your car. It almost never snows in the valley (maybe a dusting every few years), but the mountains around Las Vegas will be white.
This is actually one of the nicest months. Clear skies, crisp air, and the city feels calm after the holiday rush.
February
Similar to January but warming up toward the end. Highs hit the low 60s. This is when you start seeing wildflowers if winter rains were decent. Still jacket weather in the morning, but you might be in a t-shirt by 2pm.
Wind picks up this month. Las Vegas wind is no joke — 30-40mph gusts that rattle your windows and blow trash cans down the street. You learn to bring your patio furniture in when the forecast says "breezy."
March
Highs in the upper 60s to low 70s. This is prime time. The weather is genuinely perfect — warm days, cool nights, low humidity. If you're used to a Midwest or East Coast March (cold, grey, muddy), this will feel like a miracle.
Spring break tourists flood the Strip, but out in 89183, it's just pleasant suburban living.
April
Highs push into the 80s. Still comfortable but you can feel summer coming. This is the last month where you'll enjoy leaving windows open. The desert is blooming if there was any winter rain.
Pool season starts for the brave ones. The water is still pretty cold, but the air temperature makes it tempting.
May
Highs in the low 90s. This is the transition month. Mornings are perfect. By 2pm, you're reaching for the AC. Not brutal yet, but you start adjusting your schedule — outdoor activities shift to mornings and evenings.
Your first real power bill increase hits. Nothing scary yet.
June
Here we go. Highs between 100-107°F. The heat goes from "it's warm out" to "the steering wheel will burn your hands." You learn to crack your car windows, use a windshield shade, and never touch a metal seatbelt buckle without checking first.
The good news: it's dry heat (I know, everyone says that, but it matters). 105°F in Las Vegas genuinely feels more bearable than 90°F in Houston or Atlanta. You're not drenched in sweat — you're just... baked.
Your AC runs nonstop. Power bill: $200-$300.
July
The hottest month. Highs of 110-115°F are common. There will be at least a few days that hit 115+. You plan your life around the heat: errands before 10am, stay inside from noon to 5pm, maybe venture out after 7pm when it's "cooled down" to 100°F.
This is also monsoon season. About 2-3 times in July, massive thunderstorms roll through from the south. They're dramatic — dark skies, lightning, heavy rain for 30 minutes, then it's over. Flash flooding is a real risk. Never drive through standing water on the roads.
Your power bill peaks. $250-$350 for a typical house. Set your thermostat to 78°F and don't feel guilty about it.
August
Still hot — 105-110°F most days — but you can feel the peak breaking. Monsoon storms continue. Humidity actually increases during monsoon season, and you'll notice it. Suddenly that "dry heat" feels a bit sticky.
School starts mid-August, which means you'll see kids waiting at bus stops at 6:30am in 95°F heat. It's a Vegas thing.
By late August, sunset starts creeping earlier and there's a psychological shift. The worst is behind you.
September
Highs drop to the mid-90s. Still hot by most standards, but after July and August, 95°F feels like a cool front. You start eating dinner on the patio again. Pool water is at its warmest.
This is the month where you remember why you moved here. Summer's grip is loosening and the valley starts to come alive again.
October
Perfection. Highs in the upper 70s to low 80s. Low humidity. Clear skies. This is why people move to the desert. You'll spend every possible minute outside. Hiking season at Red Rock Canyon kicks off. Neighborhood walks feel amazing.
Halloween in 89183 is huge. The weather is warm enough that kids don't need coats over their costumes, and every neighborhood goes all-out on decorations.
November
Highs in the mid-60s. Cool mornings, warm afternoons. Very similar to March but with shorter days. Football season vibes. You'll start using your heater at night for the first time since February.
This is the second-best weather month after October. Enjoy it — January is coming.
December
Highs around 55-60°F, lows in the mid-30s. Cold mornings, mild days. Las Vegas goes hard on holiday decorations, and the Strip is packed with tourists. Out in 89183, it's quiet and cozy.
You'll need the heater running, but gas bills are modest compared to summer electric bills. $40-$60 for gas heat.
The Bottom Line
Las Vegas has about 7 months of genuinely great weather (October through April), 2 transitional months (May and September), and 3 months of serious heat (June through August). The summers are the price of admission for everything else — and most locals agree it's worth it.
The key is adapting your routine. Mornings become sacred. Garages matter more than you think. And a good pair of sunglasses is the most important accessory you'll own.