Las Vegas, NV
Las Vegas Weather in January
These are climate averages, not a forecast.
What is the weather like in Las Vegas in January? Based on NOAA 1991–2020 normals at Harry Reid Intl Airport, Las Vegas averages a high of 58.5°F and a low of 40.5°F in January, with 0.56 inches of precipitation. January is 1.6°F warmer than December.
- Average high 58.5°F 14.7°C
- Average low 40.5°F 4.7°C
- Precipitation 0.56 in 3.1 days
- Snow 0.0 in
January Temperatures in Las Vegas
January's average high is 1.6°F warmer than December's.
February's average high is 4.4°F warmer.
The average temperature normal is 49.5°F (9.7°C).
Rain in Las Vegas in January
Precipitation of 0.56 inches is 0.21 inches above the monthly mean of 0.35 inches.
About 3.1 days have at least 0.01 inch of precipitation.
How January Compares to Other Months
January is the eleventh-warmest month in Las Vegas and is the eleventh-driest month.
In Las Vegas, ten months have a higher average high than January.
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Precipitation | Days ≥ 0.01 in | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Las Vegas weather in January | 58.5°F | 40.5°F | 0.56 in | 3.1 | 0.0 in |
| Las Vegas weather in February | 62.9°F | 44.1°F | 0.80 in | 4.1 | 0.0 in |
| Las Vegas weather in March | 71.1°F | 50.5°F | 0.42 in | 2.8 | 0.0 in |
| Las Vegas weather in April | 78.5°F | 56.9°F | 0.20 in | 1.6 | 0.0 in |
| Las Vegas weather in May | 88.5°F | 66.1°F | 0.07 in | 1.1 | 0.0 in |
| Las Vegas weather in June | 99.4°F | 75.8°F | 0.04 in | 0.4 | 0.0 in |
| Las Vegas weather in July | 104.5°F | 82.0°F | 0.38 in | 2.5 | 0.0 in |
| Las Vegas weather in August | 102.8°F | 80.6°F | 0.32 in | 2.2 | 0.0 in |
| Las Vegas weather in September | 94.9°F | 72.4°F | 0.32 in | 1.8 | 0.0 in |
| Las Vegas weather in October | 81.2°F | 59.6°F | 0.32 in | 1.7 | 0.0 in |
| Las Vegas weather in November | 67.1°F | 47.3°F | 0.30 in | 1.5 | 0.0 in |
| Las Vegas weather in December | 56.9°F | 39.6°F | 0.45 in | 3.0 | 0.2 in |
Is January a Good Time to Visit Las Vegas?
January does not meet the weather rule: the average high is 58.5°F, outside 65 to 85°F, and precipitation is 0.56 inches, above the monthly mean of 0.35 inches.
About This Data
Source: NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI), U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020. Station: Harry Reid Intl Airport (NOAA station: LAS VEGAS MCCARRAN AP) (USW00023169), 14.4 mi from downtown, elevation 2131 ft. Climate normals are 30-year averages, not forecasts. MonthSky is not affiliated with NOAA.
Palecki, Michael; Durre, Imke; Applequist, Scott; Arguez, Anthony; Lawrimore, Jay (2021). U.S. Climate Normals 2020: U.S. Monthly Climate Normals (1991-2020). NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information. Dataset. https://doi.org/10.25921/wck8-er13. Accessed 2026-10-21.
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U.S. Monthly Climate Normals (1991-2020) dataset
NCEI dataset landing page for the monthly normals
FAQ
How hot is Las Vegas in January?
The average high is 58.5°F (14.7°C) and the average low is 40.5°F (4.7°C).
Does it rain a lot in Las Vegas in January?
January averages 0.56 inches, above the monthly mean of 0.35 inches. That falls on about 3.1 days.
Is January a good time to visit Las Vegas?
By this page's weather rule, no. The rule keeps months with an average high from 65 to 85°F and precipitation below 0.35 inches.