🇺🇸 Las Vegas vs New Orleans 🇺🇸

Las Vegas, United States vs New Orleans, United States — a side-by-side climate comparison to help you pick. Las Vegas is the warmer of the two — about 2 degrees warmer on average across the year. Las Vegas is drier, with roughly 172 fewer rainy days a year.

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Climate at a glance

🇺🇸 Las Vegas🇺🇸 New Orleans
Avg annual high
27°C
25°C
Hottest month
July · 40°C
July · 31°C
Coldest monthDecember (4°C low)January (9°C low)
Rainy days / year
54
226
SnowRareRare
Best months to visitFebruary, March, NovemberMarch, October, November

🇺🇸 Las Vegas

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

🇺🇸 New Orleans

Best around March, October, November. Hottest in July (31°C), coldest lows in January (9°C).

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Frequently asked questions

Is Las Vegas or New Orleans warmer?

Las Vegas is warmer overall, averaging about 2 degrees higher across the year.

Which is rainier, Las Vegas or New Orleans?

New Orleans is rainier — Las Vegas sees about 172 fewer rainy days per year.

When is the best time to visit Las Vegas vs New Orleans?

Las Vegas is best around February, March, November; New Orleans is best around March, October, November.

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