🇺🇸 Austin vs Las Vegas 🇺🇸

Austin, 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 1 degree warmer on average across the year. Las Vegas is drier, with roughly 131 fewer rainy days a year.

Climate at a glance

🇺🇸 Austin🇺🇸 Las Vegas
Avg annual high26°C27°C
Hottest monthAugust (35°C)July (40°C)
Coldest monthJanuary (6°C low)December (4°C low)
Rainy days / year18554
SnowRareRare
Best months to visitMarch, November, DecemberFebruary, March, November

🇺🇸 Austin

Best around March, November, December. Hottest in August (35°C), coldest lows in January (6°C).

🇺🇸 Las Vegas

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Austin or Las Vegas warmer?

Las Vegas is warmer overall, averaging about 1 degree higher across the year.

Which is rainier, Austin or Las Vegas?

Austin is rainier — Las Vegas sees about 131 fewer rainy days per year.

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

Austin is best around March, November, December; Las Vegas is best around February, March, November.

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