Las Vegas in May
The heat arrives in earnest in May, pushing past 32°C, and the dayclubs take over as the main outdoor activity of the whole trip.
Is May a good time to visit Las Vegas?
May is a middling month in Las Vegas — crowds around 80/100. Not the worst, but January is noticeably calmer.
What’s on in May
- EDC Las Vegas — Electric Daisy Carnival
- Memorial Day weekend — pool season at full tilt
Best days in May
Weekdays are almost always calmer than weekends.
Tue is normally the calmest day of the week.
Best hours in May
The daily rhythm, hour by hour.
The 9:00 AM window is usually the calmest of the day.
Weather in May
Typical highs, lows and wet days.
How May compares
Every month in Las Vegas, ranked by how calm it is.
Quieter alternatives
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Frequently asked questions
Is May a good month to visit Las Vegas?
May is a middling month in Las Vegas — crowds around 80/100. Not the worst, but January is noticeably calmer.
How crowded is Las Vegas in May?
Las Vegas sits at roughly 80/100 in May on our crowd scale, which is 6 points above the yearly average. The quietest month is January.
What is the weather like in Las Vegas in May?
Expect highs around 32°C and lows near 18°C in May, with about 1 wet days across the month.