Packing list

What to Wear in Vegas

Las Vegas runs from 3 °C (37 °F) nights in December to 42 °C (107 °F) days in July, and January is the wettest month, with about 3 days of rain. For your own dates, trip length and group, use the packing list generator.

What to wear in Las Vegas

By the average daytime high in Las Vegas.

Apr–Oct: highs 83–107°F (28–42°C)

Light, breathable fabrics: linen or cotton tops, shorts or light skirts, sandals.

Mar: highs 74°F (23°C)

Short sleeves by day, a light long-sleeve or thin layer for air-conditioning and evenings.

Jan–Feb, Nov: highs 61–70°F (16–21°C)

Layers: long sleeves or a light sweater, and a light jacket for the evening.

Dec: highs 59°F (15°C)

A warm sweater and a mid-weight jacket; closed shoes.

What to pack for Las Vegas

Counts are per person for a 7-day trip. Weather gear depends on the month, so it is in the table below the list; the download adds it, marked with the months that need it.

Documents & Money

  • Keep a backup card and emergency cash apart from your wallet

  • Leave your itinerary, emergency contacts and a passport copy with someone at home

  • Wallet with ID and payment cards

Clothing

  • Underwear ×8

    Per person

  • Socks ×8

    Per person

  • Everyday outfits (tops and bottoms) ×5

    Per person

  • Comfortable walking shoes

  • Evening wear for show or dinner

  • Sleepwear

  • Light layer (sweater or hoodie)

  • Change of clothes in your carry-on

  • Flip-flops or shower sandals

  • Swimsuit

  • Compression socks

  • Light scarf or shawl for cold planes and buses

Tech & Accessories

  • Install local apps: Uber, Lyft, MyVEGAS Slots, MGM Resorts

  • Phone charger and cable

  • Power bank

  • Headphones or earbuds (noise-canceling for flights)

  • Multi-port USB charger or short extension cord

  • Luggage tracker (AirTag or similar) in checked bags

Health & Safety

  • Toothbrush and toothpaste

  • Toiletry bag (deodorant, shampoo, razor)

  • Prescription medication (with a copy of the prescription)

  • Glasses or contacts, solution and a spare pair (if you wear them)

  • Basic meds: pain relief, antidiarrheal, antihistamine

  • Small first-aid kit

  • Hand sanitizer

  • Travel wet wipes

  • Earplugs

  • Sleep eye mask

  • Lip balm with SPF

  • Nail clippers and tweezers

  • Period products (if you need them)

  • Blister plasters and anti-chafe balm

  • Electrolyte powder packets

  • Motion-sickness tablets or bands

  • Face mask for the plane

Gear & Activity

  • Reusable water bottle

  • Daypack

  • Zip bags in a few sizes

  • Packable tote or shopping bag

  • Laundry bag for dirty clothes

  • Luggage lock

  • Mini sewing kit and safety pins

  • Small flashlight or headlamp

Extras

  • Reserve show tickets

  • Reserve restaurant reservations

  • Travel neck pillow

  • Book or e-reader

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Weather gear by month

A tick means at least one city on this route meets that weather in that month: 8 or more rainy days, nights at 8 °C (46 °F) or colder, or days at 24 °C (75 °F) or warmer.

Weather gear needed in Las Vegas, by month
MonthRain gearWarm layersSun protection
Jan·✓·
Feb·✓·
Mar···
Apr··✓
May··✓
Jun··✓
Jul··✓
Aug··✓
Sep··✓
Oct··✓
Nov·✓·
Dec·✓·

Rain gear

  • Packable rain jacket or travel umbrella

Warm layers

  • Warm insulated jacket
  • Warm hat and gloves
  • Thermal base layer

Sun protection

  • Sunscreen (SPF 30+)
  • Sunglasses
  • Wide-brimmed sun hat

Las Vegas weather by month

Average daily high and low, and rainy days per month. Source: Rain: contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information; Temperatures: TerraClimate (Abatzoglou et al.), CC0.

Las Vegas

Average weather in Las Vegas by month
MonthHighLowRainy days
Jan61°F / 16°C38°F / 4°C3
Feb67°F / 19°C42°F / 5°C2
Mar74°F / 23°C49°F / 9°C2
Apr83°F / 28°C56°F / 13°C1
May90°F / 32°C64°F / 18°C1
Jun104°F / 40°C76°F / 24°C0
Jul107°F / 42°C81°F / 27°C2
Aug105°F / 40°C78°F / 26°C2
Sep97°F / 36°C70°F / 21°C1
Oct84°F / 29°C57°F / 14°C1
Nov70°F / 21°C45°F / 7°C1
Dec59°F / 15°C37°F / 3°C2

Frequently Asked Questions

Rarely. No month averages 8 or more rainy days in the cities here, so a compact umbrella covers the odd shower.

In Nov–Feb, yes: nights average 8 °C (46 °F) or colder somewhere on this route, so pack an insulated jacket, hat and gloves.

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Weather: Rain: contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information; Temperatures: TerraClimate (Abatzoglou et al.), CC0. Contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Updated 2026-09-30.