TripVibzWorst times to visit Las Vegas
The weeks, days and hours locals would tell you to avoid in Las Vegas — and what to do instead.
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Festivals, conventions, weather and price seasons that change what a visit is like. Researched by the TripVibz editors from official event and weather sources.
January
CES — avoid. Early January. The giant consumer tech trade show takes over the Strip for four days, and big convention weeks push room rates up across town.
March
Spring shoulder season — good. Highs in the 70s and 80s with cooler evenings, and fewer visitors than the peak periods. Midweek stays are usually cheapest.
April
Spring shoulder season — good. Highs in the 70s and 80s with cooler evenings, and fewer visitors than the peak periods. Midweek stays are usually cheapest.
May
EDC Las Vegas — busy. Mid-May. Three all-night dance music festival nights at Las Vegas Motor Speedway, north of the Strip, draw festivalgoers from out of town.
Spring shoulder season — good. Highs in the 70s and 80s with cooler evenings, and fewer visitors than the peak periods. Midweek stays are usually cheapest.
June
Summer heat — avoid. Daytime highs often top 100°F, and hotel rates run a bit higher. Plan outdoor sightseeing for early morning or after dark.
July
Summer heat — avoid. Daytime highs often top 100°F, and hotel rates run a bit higher. Plan outdoor sightseeing for early morning or after dark.
August
Summer heat — avoid. Daytime highs often top 100°F, and hotel rates run a bit higher. Plan outdoor sightseeing for early morning or after dark.
September
Fall shoulder season — good. The heat breaks: highs fall into the 80s and 90s, and crowds are lighter than in summer or the winter holidays.
October
Fall shoulder season — good. The heat breaks: highs fall into the 80s and 90s, and crowds are lighter than in summer or the winter holidays.
November
Las Vegas Grand Prix — busy. Mid-to-late November. The Formula 1 race runs on the Strip itself, with nightly road closures, detours and bus disruptions all race week.
December
New Year's Eve — busy. Holiday crowds are heaviest around New Year's Eve. Book flights and hotels several weeks ahead.
National Finals Rodeo — busy. Early-to-mid December. Ten nights of championship rodeo at the Thomas & Mack Center fill the city with rodeo fans.