🇺🇸 Anchorage vs Las Vegas 🇺🇸

Anchorage, 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 20 degrees warmer on average across the year. Las Vegas is drier, with roughly 163 fewer rainy days a year.

Climate at a glance

🇺🇸 Anchorage🇺🇸 Las Vegas
Avg annual high7°C27°C
Hottest monthJuly (20°C)July (40°C)
Coldest monthJanuary (-10°C low)December (4°C low)
Rainy days / year21754
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Best months to visitJune, July, AugustFebruary, March, November

🇺🇸 Anchorage

Best around June, July, August. Hottest in July (20°C), coldest lows in January (-10°C).

🇺🇸 Las Vegas

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Anchorage or Las Vegas warmer?

Las Vegas is warmer overall, averaging about 20 degrees higher across the year.

Which is rainier, Anchorage or Las Vegas?

Anchorage is rainier — Las Vegas sees about 163 fewer rainy days per year.

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

Anchorage is best around June, July, August; Las Vegas is best around February, March, November.

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