🇺🇸 Albuquerque vs Las Vegas 🇺🇸

Albuquerque, United States vs Las Vegas, United States — a side-by-side climate comparison to help you pick. Las Vegas is the warmer of the two — about 5 degrees warmer on average across the year. Albuquerque is drier, with roughly 9 fewer rainy days a year.

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Climate at a glance

🇺🇸 Albuquerque🇺🇸 Las Vegas
Avg annual high
22°C
27°C
Hottest month
July · 34°C
July · 40°C
Coldest monthJanuary (-3°C low)December (4°C low)
Rainy days / year
45
54
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Best months to visitMarch, April, OctoberFebruary, March, November

🇺🇸 Albuquerque

Best around March, April, October. Hottest in July (34°C), coldest lows in January (-3°C).

🇺🇸 Las Vegas

Best around February, March, November. Hottest in July (40°C), coldest lows in December (4°C).

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Frequently asked questions

Is Albuquerque or Las Vegas warmer?

Las Vegas is warmer overall, averaging about 5 degrees higher across the year.

Which is rainier, Albuquerque or Las Vegas?

Las Vegas is rainier — Albuquerque sees about 9 fewer rainy days per year.

When is the best time to visit Albuquerque vs Las Vegas?

Albuquerque is best around March, April, October; Las Vegas is best around February, March, November.

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