🇺🇸 Las Vegas vs Ottawa 🇨🇦

Las Vegas, United States vs Ottawa, Canada — a side-by-side climate comparison to help you pick. Las Vegas is the warmer of the two — about 15 degrees warmer on average across the year. Las Vegas is drier, with roughly 153 fewer rainy days a year.

Climate at a glance

🇺🇸 Las Vegas🇨🇦 Ottawa
Avg annual high27°C12°C
Hottest monthJuly (40°C)July (26°C)
Coldest monthDecember (4°C low)January (-14°C low)
Rainy days / year54207
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Best months to visitFebruary, March, NovemberMay, June, September

🇺🇸 Las Vegas

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

🇨🇦 Ottawa

Best around May, June, September. Hottest in July (26°C), coldest lows in January (-14°C).

Frequently asked questions

Is Las Vegas or Ottawa warmer?

Las Vegas is warmer overall, averaging about 15 degrees higher across the year.

Which is rainier, Las Vegas or Ottawa?

Ottawa is rainier — Las Vegas sees about 153 fewer rainy days per year.

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

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

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