Phoenix vs Las Vegas: Weather & Climate Compared
🇺🇸 Phoenix, United States · 🇺🇸 Las Vegas, United States
Warmer overall
Phoenix
Sunnier
Las Vegas
More rainy days
Phoenix
Phoenix vs Las Vegas weather right now
At this moment, Phoenix is the warmer of the two by 14°F (8°C).
The short answer
Across the year, Phoenix is the warmer of the two: its annual average of 75°F (24°C) beats Las Vegas's 70°F (21°C) by roughly 4.3°F (2.4°C).
Head to head
- Sunshine: expect more blue sky in Las Vegas - 11.1 sun hours a day on average, against 10.9 in Phoenix.
- Rain: umbrellas get more use in Phoenix - about 34 wet days a year versus 24 in Las Vegas.
- Peak heat: the hottest stretch lands in July for Phoenix (106°F (41°C)) and July for Las Vegas (105°F (41°C)).
- Coldest nights: January lows of 42°F (6°C) in Phoenix; December lows of 39°F (4°C) in Las Vegas.
Phoenix vs Las Vegas month by month
| Month | Phoenix high / low | Las Vegas high / low | Phoenix rain days | Las Vegas rain days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 65° / 42° | 58° / 40° | 4 | 4 |
| February | 70° / 45° | 63° / 42° | 3 | 3 |
| March | 77° / 51° | 70° / 49° | 3 | 4 |
| April | 87° / 59° | 81° / 57° | 1 | 2 |
| May | 93° / 67° | 88° / 64° | 1 | 1 |
| June | 105° / 78° | 101° / 76° | 1 | 0 |
| July | 106° / 84° | 105° / 82° | 5 | 2 |
| August | 104° / 83° | 103° / 80° | 5 | 2 |
| September | 100° / 76° | 96° / 72° | 3 | 1 |
| October | 89° / 64° | 82° / 60° | 2 | 2 |
| November | 76° / 51° | 67° / 47° | 2 | 1 |
| December | 66° / 44° | 57° / 39° | 4 | 2 |
Who's warmer, month by month?
There is no seasonal flip here: Phoenix holds the temperature lead in all twelve months of the year. Come November the difference peaks near 9°F (5°C); by July Las Vegas almost catches up.
Sunshine, daylight and rain chance
| Month | Phoenix sun | Las Vegas sun | Phoenix daylight | Las Vegas daylight | Phoenix wet-day chance | Las Vegas wet-day chance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 8.5 h | 8.5 h | 10.2 h | 9.9 h | 14% | 14% |
| February | 9.7 h | 9.5 h | 10.9 h | 10.8 h | 11% | 11% |
| March | 10.6 h | 10.6 h | 11.9 h | 11.9 h | 10% | 13% |
| April | 12.5 h | 12.3 h | 13.0 h | 13.1 h | 3% | 5% |
| May | 12.9 h | 13.0 h | 13.9 h | 14.1 h | 3% | 4% |
| June | 13.2 h | 13.7 h | 14.4 h | 14.6 h | 3% | 1% |
| July | 12.1 h | 13.2 h | 14.2 h | 14.4 h | 16% | 6% |
| August | 12.2 h | 12.6 h | 13.4 h | 13.5 h | 15% | 6% |
| September | 11.4 h | 11.6 h | 12.3 h | 12.4 h | 9% | 4% |
| October | 10.5 h | 10.6 h | 11.3 h | 11.2 h | 7% | 5% |
| November | 9.4 h | 9.4 h | 10.4 h | 10.2 h | 5% | 4% |
| December | 8.2 h | 8.1 h | 9.9 h | 9.7 h | 13% | 7% |
Seasons compared
| Months | Phoenix high / low | Las Vegas high / low | Phoenix rain days | Las Vegas rain days | Phoenix sun | Las Vegas sun |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December - February | 67° / 44° | 59° / 40° | 11 | 10 | 8.8 h | 8.7 h |
| March - May | 86° / 59° | 80° / 57° | 5 | 7 | 12.0 h | 12.0 h |
| June - August | 105° / 82° | 103° / 79° | 11 | 4 | 12.5 h | 13.2 h |
| September - November | 88° / 64° | 82° / 59° | 7 | 4 | 10.4 h | 10.5 h |
Best months for sightseeing
Counting months with average highs between 64°F and 82°F (18-28°C) and fewer than 12 wet days:
- Phoenix: January, February, March, November, December (5 months)
- Las Vegas: March, April, October, November (4 months)
Both cities are at their most comfortable in March, November, the easiest window for a trip that takes in both.
Records, distance and time difference
- Phoenix records (2015-2024): high of 118° in June, low of 28° in January.
- Las Vegas records (2015-2024): high of 117° in July, low of 24° in January.
- Distance: Phoenix and Las Vegas are about 256 miles (412 km) apart as the crow flies.
- Time difference: the two cities share the same local time right now.
Phoenix vs Las Vegas: quick answers
Is Phoenix warmer than Las Vegas?
Yes - Phoenix is warmer on annual average by about 4.3°F (2.4°C). The month-by-month table shows where the gap widens.
Which city is sunnier, Phoenix or Las Vegas?
Las Vegas, with 11.1 hours of average daily sunshine against 10.9 in Phoenix.
Which city gets more rain?
Phoenix is the wetter city, logging about 34 rain days annually to Las Vegas's 24.
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