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Las Vegas in December: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Planning a trip and want to know what the weather in Las Vegas in December will be like? Take a look at our weather guide for Las Vegas, based on historical data.
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December

Weather in Las Vegas in December 2024

Good Weather
Mild
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Sunny
Are you considering a trip to Las Vegas in December? Well, the weather is usually on your side with an average maximum temperature of +57°F and about 20 sunny days. Just keep in mind that there may be some rain, with an average of 2 rainy days and 17 mm of precipitation. Expect good weather and pack accordingly to enjoy the outdoors. Search flights in one click on Avionero.
Good to know:
  • December is usually the coldest month of the year in Las Vegas;

Average weather

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+57°F
Avg. max. temperature
+12°F
Min.
+75°F
Max.
17 mm
Total precipitation
43%
Avg. humidity
2 m/s
Avg. wind
20 ☀️
Sunny Days
9 ⛅️
Cloudy
2 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Las Vegas has good weather in December.

Average temperature in Las Vegas in December

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Las Vegas for December based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

Going from a maximum of +68°F during the day to a minimum of +30°F during the night, the temperature in December averages around +59°F.

The average maximum temperature goes up 0% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +63°F to +63°F.

Is Las Vegas warm or cold in December?

Las Vegas is typically mild in December.

Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +68°F to +57°F. The minimum temperature also goes down from +46°F to +39°F.

Pack a light jacket as it will be warm in the day and cool in the evenings.

December is the coldest month in Las Vegas, here is the comparison with other months:

Climate in Las Vegas in December

Las Vegas weather looks like this, on average, in December and the surrounding months.
NovemberDecemberJanuary
Avg. temperature
+68°F+57°F+59°F
Min. temperature
+28°F+12°F+19°F
Max. temperature
+86°F+75°F+73°F
Rainfall
11 mm17 mm20 mm
Wind
2 m/s2 m/s2 m/s
Humidity
33%43%44%
Air pressure
1016 HPa1018 HPa1018 HPa
Sunny days
222019
Cloudy days
7910
Rainy days
122
Snowy days
000

December weather is still as good as in November. It’s getting colder in December. From +68°F in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +57°F. Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 11 mm to 17 mm. Humidity rises from 33% to 43%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during December, staying around 2 m/s. The days becoming less sunny, going from 22 sunny days in November to 20 in December.

January brings much the same weather, it remains good.

Wind

Wind speed in Las Vegas in December based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 3 m/s getting up to 7 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.

The average wind speed in Las Vegas is gradually increasing during December, going from 3 m/s to 5 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during December in Las Vegas based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
A chance of rain on a typical day in December stands at 10%, leading to total precipitation of around 4 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 2 mm, which is considered light rain. Las Vegas is amazing in December with as little as 3 rainy days on average, so plan adventures in the great outdoors.
Here’s how December is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Las Vegas wettest month is February, where a typical day has a 7% chance of precipitation and 25 mm of rainfall per day. June, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 0% chance of precipitation and 2 mm of rainfall per day.

How was the weather last December in Las Vegas?

This is the weather in Las Vegas in December 2023:
1 December
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+62°F
2 December
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+63°F
3 December
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+63°F
4 December
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+67°F
5 December
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+65°F
6 December
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+62°F
7 December
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+57°F
8 December
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+56°F
9 December
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+55°F
10 December
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+58°F
11 December
☀️
+57°F
12 December
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+50°F
13 December
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+52°F
14 December
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+53°F
15 December
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+55°F
16 December
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+53°F
17 December
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+49°F
18 December
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+51°F
19 December
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+53°F
20 December
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+56°F
21 December
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+59°F
22 December
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+60°F
23 December
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+62°F
24 December
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+66°F
25 December
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+68°F
26 December
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+66°F
27 December
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+68°F
28 December
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+66°F
29 December
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+62°F
30 December
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+55°F
31 December
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+63°F
In December 2023 Las Vegas had 31 sunny days, 0 cloudy days, and 0 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +59°F, with an absolute maximum of +68°F and a minimum of +50°F. The average humidity was 44%, with a maximum of 84% and a minimum of 18%. The average wind speed was 3 m/s, with a maximum of 12 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change Over the Years

This is how Las Vegas climate has changed over the last 43 years.

The climate in Las Vegas in December has not changed that much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 2009 (+55°F) and the highest in 1980 (+68°F). The driest year was 2005 with only 0 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 1999 with 0 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Las Vegas in December:

Is December a good time to visit Las Vegas?

December is a really good time to go to Las Vegas. The weather is nice so plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring. Check out other good time to visit Las Vegas.

Can you sunbathe in Las Vegas in December?

December has mild temperatures in Las Vegas. Not ideal for sunbathing, but still good for daytime outdoor activities, but plan for cool evenings. Pack a light jacket and shorts!

Is Las Vegas rainy in December?

Las Vegas is usually dry in December. Plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring.

Is it sunny in Las Vegas in December?

Yes, Las Vegas is sunny in December. Prepare for lots of rays. Don’t forget to pack your sunglasses and sunscreen, and maybe pick up a wide-brimmed hat when you arrive.

Other cities in USA

Check out the weather for other cities in USA.

Monthly weather in Las Vegas

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Las Vegas, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2022.

For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.