What March feels like in Las Vegas
For Las Vegas, March is early spring on the calendar. Mild afternoons make it easy to spend hours outdoors. Temperatures fall sharply after dark — a swing of roughly 12.1°C (21.8°F) — and nights are cool. The air is dry, so skin and lips may feel it more than the temperature.
Rain in Las Vegas in March
Dry weather dominates, and an umbrella can mostly stay packed. When it rains, it is usually light: about 3.5 mm (0.1 in) per rainy day, more drizzle than downpour. That is lighter than the city's yearly norm of about 5.7 mm per rainy day.
Daylight and sunshine in March
In mid-March, sunrise is at about 6:53 am and sunset at about 6:47 pm (local time) — 11 h 54 min of daylight. The days are stretching out — 1 h 3 min more daylight than mid-February. The sun is out for roughly 92% of those daylight hours, so skies are mostly clear.
How March compares to the rest of the year
In Las Vegas's temperature order, March sits as the 5th coolest month. Against February, the average high is 4.3°C (7.7°F) higher, with 6 mm less rain. The warm-up continues into April. April averages a high of 26.1°C (79°F).
Who March suits
- Sightseeing: a good fit — daytime temperatures are fine for walking around.
- Parks & outdoor: a good fit — good conditions for sitting outside.
Tips for visiting Las Vegas in March
Versatile Layers
Pack pieces you can take off by noon and put back on at dusk.
Sunglasses
Bright days make sunglasses worth packing.
Quick questions
How warm is Las Vegas in March?
It feels mild: typical highs are 21.1°C (70°F), with lows near 9°C (48.2°F).
Does it rain a lot in Las Vegas in March?
No — March is one of the drier times, with about 3 rainy days and 11 mm in total.
What should I wear in Las Vegas in March?
Pack versatile layers and sunglasses. Add a layer for after dark.
Is March or April better for visiting Las Vegas?
April, clearly: it ranks #1 of 12 among Las Vegas's months, against #4 for the other. April is warmer and has fewer rainy days.