🇺🇸 Fort Lauderdale vs Las Vegas 🇺🇸

Fort Lauderdale, United States vs Las Vegas, United States — a side-by-side climate comparison to help you pick. Fort Lauderdale is the warmer of the two — about 1 degree warmer on average across the year. Las Vegas is drier, with roughly 223 fewer rainy days a year.

Climate at a glance

🇺🇸 Fort Lauderdale🇺🇸 Las Vegas
Avg annual high28°C27°C
Hottest monthAugust (31°C)July (40°C)
Coldest monthJanuary (17°C low)December (4°C low)
Rainy days / year27754
SnowRareRare
Best months to visitJanuary, February, DecemberFebruary, March, November

🇺🇸 Fort Lauderdale

Best around January, February, December. Hottest in August (31°C), coldest lows in January (17°C).

🇺🇸 Las Vegas

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Fort Lauderdale or Las Vegas warmer?

Fort Lauderdale is warmer overall, averaging about 1 degree higher across the year.

Which is rainier, Fort Lauderdale or Las Vegas?

Fort Lauderdale is rainier — Las Vegas sees about 223 fewer rainy days per year.

When is the best time to visit Fort Lauderdale vs Las Vegas?

Fort Lauderdale is best around January, February, December; Las Vegas is best around February, March, November.

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