Climate and when to go
Las Vegas is at the heart of the hottest, harshest desert
in North America, and so receives less than four inches of rain
(10cm) per year. Temperatures, however, vary enormously, with
daytime maximums averaging over 100°F (38°C) in July and
August, and night-time minimums dropping below freezing in
December and January. The midsummer heat on the Strip is
unbearable, making it impossible to walk any distance during the
day, so the ideal months to visit are April, May, September and
October. Hotel swimming pools tend to be closed between October and
March inclusive.
The city is at its quietest , and room rates are
therefore lowest, during the first few weeks of December and the
last few weeks of January, and also during June and July, while
Christmas and New Year are the busiest periods of all.
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