Las Vegas in August
August matches July for heat and beats it for value, with the added novelty of short violent thunderstorms rolling across the valley in the late afternoon.
Is August a good time to visit Las Vegas?
August is one of the better months to visit Las Vegas. Crowds sit around 64/100, with typical highs near 40°C.
What’s on in August
- Monsoon season continues — brief, intense desert storms
Best days in August
Weekdays are almost always calmer than weekends.
Tue is normally the calmest day of the week.
Best hours in August
The daily rhythm, hour by hour.
The 9:00 AM window is usually the calmest of the day.
Weather in August
Typical highs, lows and wet days.
How August compares
Every month in Las Vegas, ranked by how calm it is.
Quieter alternatives
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Frequently asked questions
Is August a good month to visit Las Vegas?
August is one of the better months to visit Las Vegas. Crowds sit around 64/100, with typical highs near 40°C.
How crowded is Las Vegas in August?
Las Vegas sits at roughly 64/100 in August on our crowd scale, which is 10 points below the yearly average. The quietest month is January.
What is the weather like in Las Vegas in August?
Expect highs around 40°C and lows near 26°C in August, with about 3 wet days across the month.