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Las Vegas Weather in May — Climate Guide

May in Las Vegas is Excellent

Avg High
32°C
Avg Low
18°C
Rainy Days
1
Sunshine
11h

May is Excellent for Las Vegas.

May is the start of Vegas's hot season — 32°C days, low humidity 23%. Pool season at peak. EDC (Electric Daisy Carnival, mid-May) is the biggest US electronic music festival, drives hotel prices 50-100% for that 4-day weekend.

Memorial Day weekend kicks off unofficial summer — beaches, pools, dayclubs at peak.

Crowds: Busy Prices: Peak Sea temp: 0°C
9 /10

Travel score

Las Vegas May Weather Stats

Avg High

32°C

-10°
40°
Temperature range

Avg Low

18°C

Rainy Days

1

2mm total

Sunshine

11h

Daily avg

Humidity

23%

Dry

UV Index

10

Very high

Wind

14 km/h

Gusts 30

Sea Temp

0°C

Avg water temp

Crowds

Busy

At attractions

May Sunrise & Sunset

Sunrise
05:35
Day length
14h 07m
Sunset
19:42
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Air Quality

70
AQI
Moderate
GoodModeratePoorVery poor

PM2.5

28 μg/m³

PM10

55 μg/m³

Status

Moderate

Feels-Like Temperature & Wind

Feels like

Daytime

33°C

/

Nighttime

17°C

Humidity and wind affect how the actual temperature feels.

Wind

14 km/h

Max gust 30 km/h

Activities Recommended for May

Pool + dayclubs (peak) All Strip + indoor activities Antelope Canyon light beams Grand Canyon West EDC festival (mid-May)

May Travel Pros & Cons

Pros

  • Pool season at peak
  • Antelope Canyon light beams peak
  • Dry + sunny days

Cons

  • EDC weekend price spike
  • Death Valley too hot May-September
  • Memorial Day weekend pricing

May Events & Festivals

  • Memorial Day weekend (last Monday May)
  • Pool season at peak
  • EDC (Electric Daisy Carnival) — mid-May

Las Vegas in May — Full Picture

May is the start of Vegas's hot season — 32°C days, low humidity 23%. Pool season at peak. EDC (Electric Daisy Carnival, mid-May) is the biggest US electronic music festival, drives hotel prices 50-100% for that 4-day weekend.

Memorial Day weekend kicks off unofficial summer — beaches, pools, dayclubs at peak.

Grand Canyon West + Antelope Canyon at peak hiking before summer heat. Death Valley becomes dangerous May onwards (40°C+).

What to Wear & What to Pack

Shorts + T-shirts + swimwear. Light layer for cool evenings. Sunscreen SPF 50+ mandatory — UV jumps to 10.

Packing Checklist

Shorts + T-shirts
Multiple swimwear sets
Light jacket evening
Sunscreen SPF 50+
Sun hat + sunglasses
Hydration backpack

Seasonal Weather Overview

Spring (Mar·Apr·May)

Current
Avg High

26.7°C

Avg Low

13.3°C

Rainy days

1.3/mo

Busy Peak

Summer (Jun·Jul·Aug)

Avg High

39.7°C

Avg Low

25.7°C

Rainy days

1/mo

Very busy Peak

Autumn (Sep·Oct·Nov)

Avg High

27°C

Avg Low

14°C

Rainy days

1.3/mo

Moderate Shoulder

Winter (Dec·Jan·Feb)

Avg High

15°C

Avg Low

3.7°C

Rainy days

3/mo

Busy Shoulder

Las Vegas Monthly Weather Comparison

Month High Low Rain Sun Humid UV Crowd Price
14° 3d·12mm 7.5h 47% 3 Moderate Shoulder
17° 3d·12mm 8h 41% 4 Moderate Shoulder
March (Best)
22° 2d·12mm 9h 35% 6 Busy Peak
April (Best)
26° 13° 1d·6mm 10h 28% 8 Busy Peak
May (Best)
32° 18° 1d·2mm 11h 23% 10 Busy Peak
38° 24° 0d·1mm 11.5h 19% 11 Very busy Peak
41° 27° 1d·8mm 12h 28% 11 Very busy Peak
40° 26° 2d·12mm 11.5h 32% 10 Very busy Peak
35° 21° 1d·6mm 11h 30% 9 Busy Shoulder
October (Best)
27° 14° 1d·5mm 10h 33% 6 Moderate Shoulder
19° 2d·5mm 9h 39% 4 Moderate Shoulder
14° 3d·12mm 7.5h 47% 3 Very busy Peak

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is May a good time to visit Las Vegas?

Las Vegas in May is Excellent. Tourist crowds are busy and flight/hotel prices are peak.

What's the average temperature in Las Vegas in May?

Las Vegas May averages a high of 32°C and a low of 18°C.

Does it rain much in Las Vegas in May?

Las Vegas May averages 2mm of rainfall over about 1 rainy days.

What should I wear in Las Vegas in May?

Shorts + T-shirts + swimwear. Light layer for cool evenings. Sunscreen SPF 50+ mandatory — UV jumps to 10.

What time are sunrise and sunset in Las Vegas in May?

Las Vegas May sunrise is 05:35 and sunset is 19:42, with 14h 07m of daylight.

What's the air quality like in Las Vegas in May?

Las Vegas May air quality (AQI) averages 70, rated Moderate. PM2.5 averages 28μg/m³.

What activities are recommended in Las Vegas in May?

In May, Las Vegas is great for Pool + dayclubs (peak), All Strip + indoor activities, Antelope Canyon light beams.

Is May peak season in Las Vegas?

Las Vegas May crowds are busy and prices are peak. Advance reservations are strongly recommended.

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