🇺🇸 Las Vegas vs Telluride 🇺🇸

Las Vegas, United States vs Telluride, United States — a side-by-side climate comparison to help you pick. Las Vegas is the warmer of the two — about 17 degrees warmer on average across the year. Las Vegas is drier, with roughly 80 fewer rainy days a year.

Climate at a glance

🇺🇸 Las Vegas🇺🇸 Telluride
Avg annual high27°C10°C
Hottest monthJuly (40°C)July (23°C)
Coldest monthDecember (4°C low)December (-11°C low)
Rainy days / year54134
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Best months to visitFebruary, March, NovemberJune, August, September

🇺🇸 Las Vegas

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

🇺🇸 Telluride

Best around June, August, September. Hottest in July (23°C), coldest lows in December (-11°C).

Frequently asked questions

Is Las Vegas or Telluride warmer?

Las Vegas is warmer overall, averaging about 17 degrees higher across the year.

Which is rainier, Las Vegas or Telluride?

Telluride is rainier — Las Vegas sees about 80 fewer rainy days per year.

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

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

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