🇺🇸 Chicago vs Las Vegas 🇺🇸

Chicago, 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 13 degrees warmer on average across the year. Las Vegas is drier, with roughly 140 fewer rainy days a year.

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Climate at a glance

🇺🇸 Chicago🇺🇸 Las Vegas
Avg annual high
14°C
27°C
Hottest month
July · 26°C
July · 40°C
Coldest monthFebruary (-7°C low)December (4°C low)
Rainy days / year
194
54
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Best months to visitMay, June, SeptemberFebruary, March, November

🇺🇸 Chicago

Best around May, June, September. Hottest in July (26°C), coldest lows in February (-7°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 Chicago or Las Vegas warmer?

Las Vegas is warmer overall, averaging about 13 degrees higher across the year.

Which is rainier, Chicago or Las Vegas?

Chicago is rainier — Las Vegas sees about 140 fewer rainy days per year.

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

Chicago is best around May, June, September; Las Vegas is best around February, March, November.

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