🇺🇸 Denver vs Las Vegas 🇺🇸

Denver, 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 9 degrees warmer on average across the year. Las Vegas is drier, with roughly 87 fewer rainy days a year.

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Climate at a glance

🇺🇸 Denver🇺🇸 Las Vegas
Avg annual high
18°C
27°C
Hottest month
July · 31°C
July · 40°C
Coldest monthFebruary (-9°C low)December (4°C low)
Rainy days / year
141
54
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Best months to visitMay, September, OctoberFebruary, March, November

🇺🇸 Denver

Best around May, September, October. Hottest in July (31°C), coldest lows in February (-9°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 Denver or Las Vegas warmer?

Las Vegas is warmer overall, averaging about 9 degrees higher across the year.

Which is rainier, Denver or Las Vegas?

Denver is rainier — Las Vegas sees about 87 fewer rainy days per year.

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

Denver is best around May, September, October; Las Vegas is best around February, March, November.

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