Question of the Day - 12 August 2023

  April - May and September - October. 

I can’t wait for the inevitable comments that “the weather just isn’t what it used to be back in the 90’s and 2000’s”. “In today’s Las Vegas the weather just doesn’t care about the gambler anymore, the weather just nickels and dimes the gambler to death.”

20+ years ago, we expected the first 100-degree day to occur not before Memorial Day. Now, it happens in April. But the high winds of April still happen on schedule. So the window of pleasant weather is shorter now. The second half of May is usually full pizza oven now.

Likewise, September doesn't really cool off at all and it has to be well into October before it gets comfortable. My marker is the Sunset Park Renaissance Faire. It is (or was) held in early October, and recently, there have been numerous complaints that it's still too hot for all the elaborate and heavy costumes and such. Didn't used to be that way.

Good thing climate change is a liberal hoax, or I'd think all those recent insanely high temperatures were real.

Less folks which means less traffic.  And, who doesn't like a cool evening when it's zero at home.

The temps usually start rising in March/April, out of the the "need a jacket" range.  But this year it ~stayed~ cold; then directly to hot -- too hot.

Let's hope that we get a break, and get our pleasant Autumn temps.

(right around Thanksgiving, the temps will drop drastically, back to the "need a jacket" levels)

The best time to visit Las Vegas is when the weather there is better than the weather at home. Actually our spring and fall are pretty nice too, but Vegas weather is much better during the winter than than it is here. And, as Clifford says, it's less crowded. (And even summer's 105-110 heat isn't as bad as a humid 90-95)

I'll take the second and third weeks in December.....by far. That is when the "Savvy LVA Members" go because that is by FAR the cheapest time of the year and weather is fine. You will likely se all rooms about half price or less. Weather is typically 50s at night and 70s during the day. 

Clifford and Ludwig. Dec and Jan are Spring weather 

I agree with you. I have visited Vegas many times in the past during the December time frame you stated. I refrained from mentioning that time of the year because some might not agree because December can be much cooler than what they like. 

While I do enjoy May in Vegas, wouldn't the correct answer be that it depends on what type of weather someone enjoys.

You hit the nail on the head.

'Good thing climate change is a liberal hoax'

Never waste a moment to bring in the woke liberal agenda. 
Do you realize that the entire southwest, including las Vegas, was a shallow sea some 100's of millions of years ago? The northern US was tropical in many parts? Some serious climate change there, yep'em.

But let's play climate change. What are YOU doing Lewis about it? You eating a plant based-vegan diet? Look that one up alone on the impact on the environment and resources. How about not using any heat or AC? Not driving a car? You gave up plastic of course given the obvious there? You of course don't dare use an electronic device like a computer or phone to type your comments because of cobalt mining in parts of Africa using child labor in ugly conditions and stripping the land, right? 

I'd bet you don't do any of that, just complain whine about it, hollow concerns, don't walk the walk, just like the climate types who fly on their private jet to climate talks. 

 You "hit the nail on the head". I find it amazing that those who come across as all knowing and spout this nonsense don't recognize their own hypocrisy. Typical...

The best month to visit Las Vegas is November, period. The summer heat in Nevada and California lasts well into October; the heat often isn't gone until November arrives. November is mild, but not yet cold like December is. And the clear 2nd-best month, not far behind, is April, because all the cold of winter is gone, but the summer heat hasn't yet arrived. And the clear 3rd-best month is March. You folks who think that 88 is a nice temperature, you're nuts. 88 is HOT, not desirable. I much prefer temps below 75, absolutely below 80. Over 80 is just too hot. Cold temps aren't as bad as hot temps because you just bundle up a bit and you're fine; in hot temps, you can't do a corresponding "un-bundling" to make yourself cooler. You folks who like temps over 80, you can have them all to yourselves.  :-)

'those who come across as all knowing and spout this nonsense don't recognize their own hypocrisy.'

Right on David. 

Can't even keep a simple QOD about Las Vegas weather without someone interjecting such a thing. For better or worse, I can't help but point out the hypocrisy, hard to stay silent. 

October because College Football, the NFL and MLB are all in full swing. March because  March Madness is a great time to be out there. Oh and the weather is those months is pretty good too.

100 million years ago the North American continent was in the southern hemisphere so most people should expect the climate to have been different and changed.

Many years ago, I dragged my Vegas-hating spouse to the city in December. I had some good offers from some nice Strip hotels, so decided it was a good chance to try to convert said spouse. 
It was nice - 50s - in the daytime sun but, or course, it got cold at night. I spent the whole week listening to, 
“Why is it so cold?”
“Because it’s December.”
“But we’re in the desert!  Why is it so cold?”
“Because it’s winter.”
“But why is it so cold in the desert?”
“Because it’s WINTER!!”
“But we’re in the desert.  Why is it……..”
Aaarrrggghhh!!!