Las Vegas in December
The first ten days of December are among the cheapest of the year; after that the rodeo and then New Year push the city back to capacity.
Is December a good time to visit Las Vegas?
December is a middling month in Las Vegas — crowds around 74/100. Not the worst, but January is noticeably calmer.
What’s on in December
- National Finals Rodeo — a completely different crowd fills the city
- New Year’s Eve — the Strip closes to vehicles
Best days in December
Weekdays are almost always calmer than weekends.
Tue is normally the calmest day of the week.
Best hours in December
The daily rhythm, hour by hour.
The 9:00 AM window is usually the calmest of the day.
Weather in December
Typical highs, lows and wet days.
How December compares
Every month in Las Vegas, ranked by how calm it is.
Quieter alternatives
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Frequently asked questions
Is December a good month to visit Las Vegas?
December is a middling month in Las Vegas — crowds around 74/100. Not the worst, but January is noticeably calmer.
How crowded is Las Vegas in December?
Las Vegas sits at roughly 74/100 in December on our crowd scale, which is 0 points above the yearly average. The quietest month is January.
What is the weather like in Las Vegas in December?
Expect highs around 15°C and lows near 4°C in December, with about 3 wet days across the month.