🇺🇸 Las Vegas vs Washington, D.C. 🇺🇸

Las Vegas, United States vs Washington, D.C., United States — a side-by-side climate comparison to help you pick. Las Vegas is the warmer of the two — about 8 degrees warmer on average across the year. Las Vegas is drier, with roughly 137 fewer rainy days a year.

Climate at a glance

🇺🇸 Las Vegas🇺🇸 Washington, D.C.
Avg annual high27°C19°C
Hottest monthJuly (40°C)July (31°C)
Coldest monthDecember (4°C low)January (-3°C low)
Rainy days / year54191
SnowRareRare
Best months to visitFebruary, March, NovemberApril, May, October

🇺🇸 Las Vegas

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

🇺🇸 Washington, D.C.

Best around April, May, October. Hottest in July (31°C), coldest lows in January (-3°C).

Frequently asked questions

Is Las Vegas or Washington, D.C. warmer?

Las Vegas is warmer overall, averaging about 8 degrees higher across the year.

Which is rainier, Las Vegas or Washington, D.C.?

Washington, D.C. is rainier — Las Vegas sees about 137 fewer rainy days per year.

When is the best time to visit Las Vegas vs Washington, D.C.?

Las Vegas is best around February, March, November; Washington, D.C. is best around April, May, October.

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