🇺🇸 Lake Tahoe vs Las Vegas 🇺🇸

Lake Tahoe, 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 27 fewer rainy days a year.

Climate at a glance

🇺🇸 Lake Tahoe🇺🇸 Las Vegas
Avg annual high14°C27°C
Hottest monthJuly (27°C)July (40°C)
Coldest monthFebruary (-3°C low)December (4°C low)
Rainy days / year8154
SnowRareRare
Best months to visitJune, August, SeptemberFebruary, March, November

🇺🇸 Lake Tahoe

Best around June, August, September. Hottest in July (27°C), coldest lows in February (-3°C).

🇺🇸 Las Vegas

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Lake Tahoe or Las Vegas warmer?

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

Which is rainier, Lake Tahoe or Las Vegas?

Lake Tahoe is rainier — Las Vegas sees about 27 fewer rainy days per year.

When is the best time to visit Lake Tahoe vs Las Vegas?

Lake Tahoe is best around June, August, September; Las Vegas is best around February, March, November.

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