What to expect in Las Vegas in December
December is a mixed month in Las Vegas. You get 14° / 4°, but manageable crowds at the big attractions. Worth it for the right traveller.
Las Vegas weather in December
Typical conditions in Las Vegas during December, based on long-run climate normals rather than any single year. Treat it as a planning guide, not a forecast.
| Average high | 14°C 57°F |
|---|---|
| Average low | 4°C 39°F |
| Rainfall | Dry 10/100 |
| Total rainfall | 13 mm0.5 in |
| Rainy days | 3 |
| Daylight | 9 h 44 min |
| How it feels | Mild — layers weather |
Average highs sit around 14°C with lows near 4°C. It is one of the drier months — pack light.
Crowds & demand
Crowd levels are Moderate for Las Vegas — manageable crowds at the big attractions.
Prices & value
This month counts as shoulder season: prices close to the yearly average.
What to pack
Layers you can shed: 14°C by day and about 4°C after dark is a two-jacket kind of month. Rain gear is largely optional this month, which keeps your bag light.
What it costs
Costs in December sit around the yearly average for Las Vegas — neither a bargain nor a squeeze. Booking a few weeks out is usually enough. Compared with the most expensive month of the year, you are looking at roughly 31% less.
Who this month suits
- Anyone travelling on a budget
- Visitors who want to catch a festival
Events & what’s on
Look out for National Finals Rodeo while you’re there.
- National Finals Rodeo — The championship of professional rodeo is held in the first full week of December at the Thomas & Mack Center.
Las Vegas in December compared with nearby months
If your dates are flexible by a few weeks, this is what shifting them actually buys you.
| Month | Temp | Crowds | Price | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| October | 27° / 15° | High | $$$ | 53 |
| November | 19° / 8° | Moderate | $$ | 57 |
| December · This month | 14° / 4° | Moderate | $$ | 57 |
| January | 14° / 4° | Moderate | $$ | 54 |
| February | 17° / 6° | Moderate | $$ | 58 |
These months score higher for Las Vegas on the same blend of weather, crowds and price. Same destination, better odds.
Or go somewhere else in December
If the destination is negotiable but the month is not, these places are at their best in December.
Figures are climate normals and modelled estimates — a planning guide, not a forecast. We separate fact, estimate and recommendation. Updated October 2026
