The Cheapest Time to Visit Las Vegas, Month by Month
January outside convention week and the heat of July and August are usually cheapest. Month by month: how hot it is, whether the pools are open, and what pushes prices up.
The short answerThe cheapest times to stay in Las Vegas are usually January, once the CES convention has left, and July and August, when average highs reach 103°F to 105°F. For a pool trip, the better value is late April or late September into early October, when the pools are open and it is cooler, as long as you avoid convention weeks and big event weekends. Staying Sunday to Thursday often saves more than choosing the month.
| Month | Average high | Pools | What moves the price |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 59°F | Mostly closed; Marquee’s heated dome and Stadium Swim run | Usually low, except CES week, 6–9 January 2027 |
| February | 63°F | Mostly closed | Super Bowl and Presidents Day weekends |
| March | 71°F | Dayclubs open through the month | Rising with spring break |
| April | 79°F | Open | High, with ideal weather |
| May | 89°F | Open | EDC week in mid May and Memorial Day weekend |
| June | 99°F | Open | Moderate |
| July | 105°F | Open | Usually low midweek; Fourth of July weekend is busy |
| August | 103°F | Open | Usually one of the cheapest months |
| September | 95°F | Open | Labor Day weekend, then conventions return |
| October | 81°F | Closing by late October | High: conventions and near-perfect weather |
| November | 67°F | Closed | Las Vegas Grand Prix, 19–21 November 2026 |
| December | 57°F | Closed | Often low early in the month; New Year’s Eve is peak |
The day matters more than the month
Las Vegas room rates move with demand far more than with the calendar. In April 2026, hotel occupancy was 92.7% at weekends against just under 80% midweek, and a big convention can push rates up by 30 to 50 percent in any month. A Tuesday in October can cost less than a Saturday in August.
For a sense of scale, the average Strip room rate across 2025 was $199.79 a night, before tax and the resort fee.
How hot it gets
| January | 41°F–59°F |
|---|---|
| February | 44°F–63°F |
| March | 51°F–71°F |
| April | 57°F–79°F |
| May | 66°F–89°F |
| June | 76°F–99°F |
| July | 82°F–105°F |
| August | 81°F–103°F |
| September | 72°F–95°F |
| October | 60°F–81°F |
| November | 47°F–67°F |
| December | 40°F–57°F |
30-year averages, 1991 to 2020. Source: NOAA climate normals, via Current Results
The cheapest months
- January, after the holidays and outside CES week. Most dayclubs are closed, but a few heated pools keep going. Las Vegas pools that stay open in winter lists them.
- July and August, when the heat keeps visitors away and hotels cut rates to fill rooms. Every pool is open, which makes this the cheap option for a pool trip if you can handle 103°F to 105°F.
- Early December, once November’s events have gone and before the holiday rush.
The best value for a pool trip
The sweet spot is the edges of the pool season: late April, before May’s events, and late September into early October, after Labor Day and before the pools close. Average highs of 79°F to 95°F are much kinder than midsummer. When Las Vegas pools and dayclubs open and close has the season dates.
The weeks to avoid if price matters
- CES, 6–9 January 2027.
- Super Bowl weekend and Presidents Day weekend in February.
- EDC week in mid May, and Memorial Day weekend.
- Fourth of July and Labor Day weekend.
- The Las Vegas Grand Prix, 19–21 November 2026.
- New Year’s Eve.
Booking for less
- Stay Sunday to Thursday where you can.
- Check the convention calendar before fixing dates.
- Compare the total price. Resort fees add $45 to $55 a night on the Strip before tax. Las Vegas resort fees by hotel lists every one.
Questions people ask
What is the cheapest month to visit Las Vegas?
Usually January, outside CES week, or August, when the heat keeps visitors away. Midweek stays in either are among the lowest rates of the year.
Is Las Vegas cheaper in summer?
Often, especially in July and August. Average highs reach 103°F to 105°F, but every pool is open.
When are the pools open in Las Vegas?
Most dayclubs open during March and close by late October. A few heated pools, including Marquee Dayclub’s dome and Stadium Swim, run through winter.
Is it cheaper to stay midweek in Las Vegas?
Usually, yes. Hotels are much fuller at weekends, so Sunday to Thursday rates are generally lower.
Which events make Las Vegas expensive?
Big conventions such as CES, the Super Bowl, EDC week, holiday weekends, the Las Vegas Grand Prix and New Year’s Eve.
Sources
- Current Results: Las Vegas temperatures by month, NOAA 1991–2020 normals
- Las Vegas Wonders: hotel prices by month (February 2026)
- PSS West Coast: Las Vegas hotel statistics 2026, from LVCVA and CoStar
- LVCVA executive summary, April 2026
- Formula 1 Las Vegas Grand Prix: official site
- CTA: CES 2027
Checked 13 September 2026. Prices, hours and policies change, so confirm with the venue before you book.
