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Las Vegas Travel Tips

When to Go

The best time to visit Las Vegas is in the spring or fall, when temperatures are surprisingly mild. The desert climate insures a minimum of rainfall, and daytime temperatures are predictably pleasant, often in the high 60s and low 70s (Fahrenheit). Visitors during the winter months should be advised that evening temperatures can often drop into the 30s, with daytime highs often in the low 50s. From mid-May through September the heat is stifling, with daytime temperatures often topping the 100-degree mark.

For those traveling on a shoestring budget, room rates are often ridiculously inexpensive during the weekdays, as well as during the off-season (May through October and December through January). However, room rates can often change dramatically from week to week, particularly if the city is hosting a major convention.

What to Take

Just what to bring is largely dependent on the time of year of the visit. During winter, when temperatures get chilly, be sure to pack a warm jacket. (It's safe to leave the heavy parka at home.) Visitors in spring can probably get away with little more than a sweater and khakis, but it doesn't hurt to pack either a sweatshirt or a light windbreaker. A summer stay requires plenty of shorts and T-shirts and lots of sunscreen.

Be sure to pack some practical footwear. Most of the hotels on the Strip are spaced fairly far apart, so travelers should plan on doing some walking if they want to experience more than one casino.

Time Zone

Las Vegas lies in the Pacific Time Zone (Greenwich Mean Time minus eight hours). The city observes Daylight Savings Time.