Best time to play
When to play golf in Las Vegas
Month by month: temperature, sunshine, rain and wind from the official weather service, with what the clubs themselves say about their seasons.
The wind
At Las Vegas McCarran (Harry Reid) International Airport: calmer months are January, November, December (average wind 6.3–6.5 mph). Windier months are April, May, June (9.8–10.1 mph).
Las Vegas McCarran (Harry Reid) International Airport
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high (°F) | 58.5 | 62.9 | 71.1 | 78.5 | 88.5 | 99.4 | 104.5 | 102.8 | 94.9 | 81.2 | 67.1 | 56.9 |
| Average low (°F) | 40.5 | 44.1 | 50.5 | 56.9 | 66.1 | 75.8 | 82 | 80.6 | 72.4 | 59.6 | 47.3 | 39.6 |
| Rain (in) | 0.6 | 0.8 | 0.4 | 0.2 | 0.1 | 0 | 0.4 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0.5 |
| Rain days | 3.1 | 4.1 | 2.8 | 1.6 | 1.1 | 0.4 | 2.5 | 2.2 | 1.8 | 1.7 | 1.5 | 3 |
| Average wind (mph) | 6.3 | 7.2 | 8.7 | 10.1 | 9.8 | 9.9 | 8.7 | 8.3 | 7.6 | 7.1 | 6.5 | 6.3 |
| Gusts (mph) | 42.8 | 45.5 | 48.8 | 48.8 | 54.8 | 45.7 | 46.2 | 44.2 | 42.8 | 44.4 | 43.3 | 46.3 |
NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information long-term averages, 1991–2020. Gusts: the strongest gust of each month, averaged over 1991–2020 from NOAA’s monthly records. Wind: average of NOAA’s monthly records, 1991–2020 (our calculation; NOAA publishes no wind normal). Rain days: days with >=0.01 in.
What the clubs say about their seasons
- Las Vegas Paiute Golf Resort: The resort sets its peak season as March to May and September to November (2026).
- Las Vegas Paiute Golf Resort: The resort sets its off season as January to February, June to August and December (2026).
- TPC Las Vegas: The club warns that sunset from November to February can be as early as 4.30pm.
Courses open to the wind
Only where the club itself says so.
- Las Vegas Paiute Golf Resort: The club says wind direction will play a big factor in club selection on one hole.