Your February weather guide
MildWeather in Las Vegas in February
February is a reasonable time to visit Las Vegas if you want mild weather rather than reliable heat. Average afternoon highs are around 16°C, compared with 8°C in London, but nights drop to about 5°C. That makes it better suited to walking around in layers than planning a holiday around sunbathing. The catch for a UK traveller is the contrast between comfortable afternoons and cold evenings: pack for both, rather than treating this as a winter sunshine break.
Long-term climate averages for Las Vegas, not a forecast · 1991-2020
Las Vegas, month by month
Your snapshot
At a glance
The useful details for Las Vegas.
- Average daytime high
- 16.1°C
- 9 in 10 days stay below 22°C
- Average night-time low
- 5.2°C
- coldest 10% of nights: 0°C or lower
- Compared with London
- +8.2°C
- London averages 7.9°C in February
- Sunshine per day (est.)
- 6.2h
- 58% of 10.7 h of daylight
- Rainy days (1 mm+)
- 5
- 29 mm over the month
- Humidity
- 44%
- Days over 25°C
- 1%
- none over 30°C
- Record high 1991-2020
- 26.3°C
- 1996-02-17
- Record low 1991-2020
- -5.0°C
- 2011-02-02
- Flight from London
- ≈ 11 h 18 min
- 8424 km, long-haul (estimate for a direct flight)
Records are observed extremes within 1991-2020, not typical holiday conditions. Warm-day percentages are shares of days, not day counts.
How February compares
February is the 10th warmest month of the year in Las Vegas and ranks 64th of 134 destinations we compare for February - see where else is hot in February. Within United States it is 5th of 6 (United States in February). Against London's average high of 7.9°C in February, Las Vegas is 8.2°C warmer by day and 3.2°C warmer at night.
Daytime and night-time in February
The typical February day in Las Vegas peaks at 16.1°C, but that is an average: the warmest 10% of days reach 21.7°C or more. Roughly 1 in 91 days top 25°C. Nights average 5.2°C; one night in ten drops to 0.3°C or lower, so pack a layer for evenings - it is genuinely cool after dark. Between 1991 and 2020 the hottest February day here reached 26.3°C (1996-02-17) and the coldest night -5.0°C (2011-02-02).
Rain in February
Some rain (4-8 rainy days): about 5 days with 1 mm or more, 29 mm in total. Year to year it varies a lot - the wettest February was 1993 with 112 mm, the driest 2002 with 0 mm. Humidity averages 44%.
Sunshine and daylight
Around 6.2 hours of sunshine a day (estimated from cloud cover), 10.7 hours of daylight: the sun rises about 06:29 and sets about 17:20 local time in mid-February. Average cloud cover is 42%.
Is February a good time to visit Las Vegas?
February is not the strongest month here: mild days. The best months for Las Vegas on our scoring are May, October, April; months averaging 25°C or more: Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct.
Mild afternoons, cold evenings
Plan your outdoor time around the warmer part of the day, and keep a jacket handy once the sun goes down. The warmest 10% of days reach at least 21.7°C, so you could get an afternoon that feels pleasantly warm, but that is not the everyday expectation. At the other end, the coldest 10% of nights fall to 0.3°C or below. A warm outer layer, trousers and closed shoes are sensible packing choices, with lighter layers underneath for milder spells. February suits travellers who dislike strong heat; it is less convincing if warm evenings are central to your plans.
Useful sunshine, but allow for rain
February brings about 6.2 hours of sunshine a day within 10.7 hours of daylight, giving you a useful window for spending time outside. Rain is still part of the picture, with about 5 rainy days during the month, so leave some flexibility rather than making every plan weather-dependent. A light waterproof is a practical addition to your luggage, especially as a wet spell could coincide with cooler weather. Aim to use brighter afternoons for longer walks and keep indoor options for less inviting conditions. The balance is workable for a city holiday, but it does not amount to guaranteed sunshine.
A little perspective
Las Vegas through the year
February is highlighted. See how it compares with the rest of the year.
| Month | Day | Night | Sun/day | Rain mm | Rainy days | Days 25°C+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 13.8°C | 3.7°C | 5.8 | 22 | 4 | 0% |
| FebruarySelected | 16.1°C | 5.2°C | 6.2 | 29 | 5 | 1% |
| March | 20.6°C | 8.7°C | 7.3 | 16 | 3 | 21% |
| Aprilbest | 25.1°C | 12.2°C | 8.8 | 7 | 2 | 53% |
| Maybest | 30.3°C | 17.0°C | 10.0 | 5 | 1 | 85% |
| June | 36.1°C | 22.3°C | 12.1 | 2 | 0 | 98% |
| July | 38.9°C | 26.3°C | 11.0 | 7 | 2 | 100% |
| August | 37.9°C | 25.6°C | 10.7 | 9 | 2 | 100% |
| September | 33.6°C | 21.2°C | 10.3 | 7 | 1 | 98% |
| Octoberbest | 26.2°C | 14.6°C | 8.6 | 8 | 2 | 64% |
| November | 18.5°C | 8.1°C | 7.1 | 10 | 2 | 9% |
| December | 12.9°C | 3.5°C | 5.8 | 20 | 3 | 0% |
Day = average daytime high, night = average night-time low, 1991-2020.Sun is hours per day; rainy days count 1 mm or more.
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A little more detail
Las Vegas in February FAQs
Plain answers, grounded in the averages.
Is Las Vegas hot in February?
Las Vegas is mild in February: the average daytime high is 16.1°C and nights average 5.2°C. Roughly 1 in 91 February days reach 25°C.
How much does it rain in Las Vegas in February?
Las Vegas sees about 5 rainy days (1 mm or more) and 29 mm of rain in a typical February. The wettest February between 1991 and 2020 was 1993 (112 mm) and the driest was 2002 (0 mm).
How sunny is Las Vegas in February?
Las Vegas gets around 6.2 hours of sunshine a day in February out of 10.7 hours of daylight (estimated from average cloud cover).
How does Las Vegas compare with the UK in February?
Las Vegas is on average 8.2°C warmer than London by day in February (16.1°C against 7.9°C).
What is the hottest February on record in Las Vegas?
Between 1991 and 2020 the hottest February day in Las Vegas reached 26.3°C on 1996-02-17, and the coldest night dropped to -5.0°C on 2011-02-02.
Is February hot enough for sunbathing?
Not reliably. Average daytime highs are 16.1°C, and only 1% of days reach 25°C. A warmer afternoon may suit sitting in the sun, but February is a poor fit if sustained warmth is the main reason for travelling.
Is the weather improvement over London worth the flight?
Las Vegas is noticeably milder by day, averaging 8.2°C warmer than London in February. However, the flight takes about 11 h 18 min and evenings remain cold. It makes more sense for a city holiday than a trip solely for warmth.
Which months should I consider instead?
May, October and April are the strongest alternatives for weather overall. February remains a reasonable choice if mild daytime conditions suit you and cold evenings are acceptable, but it is not the best weather-led choice for Las Vegas.
About these averages
ERA5-Land climate reanalysis via Open-Meteo (11 km grid), 1991-2020
Averages computed from daily values at Las Vegas. Sunshine hours are estimated from average cloud cover.Records are the highest and lowest daily values in that 30-year period, not all-time records. These are climate averages, not a forecast for your trip. How we measure holiday weather
- Hot · 25°C+
- Warm · 20°C to below 25°C
- Mild · 15°C to below 20°C
- Cool · below 15°C