What October feels like in Las Vegas
October is mid-autumn in Las Vegas. Warm daytime weather invites long lunches outside and evening strolls. Temperatures fall sharply after dark — a swing of roughly 12.1°C (21.8°F) — and nights stay mild. The heat is dry rather than muggy, so drink more than you think you need.
Rain in Las Vegas in October
Rain is rare in October — most weeks pass without a wet day. Rainfall per wet day is small, about 3.8 mm (0.1 in), so showers tend to pass quickly. That is lighter than the city's yearly norm of about 5.7 mm per rainy day.
Daylight and sunshine in October
In mid-October, sunrise is at about 6:46 am and sunset at about 6:06 pm (local time) — 11 h 20 min of daylight. Days are getting shorter: 1 h 8 min less daylight than in mid-September. Measured sunshine covers about 94% of the daylight — skies are mostly clear.
How October compares to the rest of the year
In Las Vegas's temperature order, October sits as the 6th warmest month. Compared with September, afternoons are 7.6°C (13.7°F) cooler, with 2 mm less rain. November is cooler again. By November, typical highs are 19.4°C (66.9°F).
Who October suits
- Sightseeing: a good fit — the weather rarely gets in the way of a city walk.
- Parks & outdoor: less ideal — afternoons are too warm to linger outside.
Tips for visiting Las Vegas in October
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 October?
Expect around 26.8°C (80.2°F) in the afternoon and 14.7°C (58.5°F) at night, which most visitors would call warm.
Does it rain a lot in Las Vegas in October?
No — October is one of the drier times, with about 2 rainy days and 8 mm in total.
What should I wear in Las Vegas in October?
The numbers point to versatile layers and sunglasses. Add a layer for after dark.
Is October or November better for visiting Las Vegas?
On our 12-month climate ranking, November comes out ahead (#2 of 12 vs #3). November is cooler and has fewer rainy days.