Las Vegas in February
Normal high 63°F, normal low 44°F (NOAA 1991-2020)
- Normal high
- 62.9°F (1991-2020)
- Normal low
- 44.1°F (1991-2020)
- Normal average temperature
- 53.5°F
- Normal precipitation
- 0.80 in, the highest monthly normal of the year
- Record high
- 87°F on February 26, 1986
- Record low
- 16°F on February 7, 1989
- Nights at or below freezing
- 1.1 in a normal February
- Major recurring event
- Rock 'n' Roll Las Vegas: 5K February 20, 2027; half marathon and 10K February 21, 2027
About
February is still winter in Las Vegas, but it warms noticeably through the month. The 1991-2020 normals for Harry Reid International Airport give an average high of 62.9°F and an average low of 44.1°F, a few degrees warmer than January. Freezing nights become rarer: the National Weather Service counts 1.1 in a normal February, and the coldest February reading on record is 16°F, from 1989. At the warm end, the record is 87°F, set on February 26, 1986.
On paper, February is the wettest month of the year in Las Vegas, with a normal of 0.80 inches of precipitation. That is still very little rain. The NWS explains that winter storms and cold fronts from the Pacific occasionally bring precipitation and more often bring gusty winds, and that strong winds become more common as the season moves into spring. When winds top 50 mph, which the NWS calls infrequent, blowing dust and sand are the main nuisance.
For most visitors, February means cool, bright days and chilly evenings. It is comfortable weather for walking the Strip or hiking in the surrounding desert, as long as you dress for the drop in temperature after sunset.
What to expect
The Rock 'n' Roll Running Series closes Las Vegas Boulevard for its night race each February. The organisers list the 2027 event for February 20-21: an evening 5K on February 20 that finishes on Fremont Street, and a half marathon and 10K on February 21 that run on the closed Strip after dark. If you are not running, expect road closures on the Strip that evening and plan your transport around them.
The Vegas Golden Knights' NHL season continues at T-Mobile Arena, with the 2026-27 regular season running to April 10, 2027 on the NHL schedule.
The months either side
Plan the trip
Good to know
- Bring a warm layer for the evenings. Normal lows are near 44°F, and the record low for the month is 16°F.
- A rain jacket is rarely essential, but February is the month with the highest normal precipitation, 0.80 inches.
- Wind can kick up dust on stormy days. The NWS says winds over 50 mph are infrequent but bring blowing dust and sand when they happen.
- If you are driving on race weekend, check the Rock 'n' Roll Las Vegas course details: the half marathon and 10K run on Las Vegas Boulevard on the evening of February 21, 2027.
Questions about Las Vegas in February
What is the weather like in Las Vegas in February?
February is cool and mostly dry. The NOAA 1991-2020 normals for Harry Reid International Airport give an average high of 62.9°F and an average low of 44.1°F. A normal February has about one night at or below freezing. The warmest February day on record reached 87°F in 1986, and the coldest night fell to 16°F in 1989.
Is February the rainiest month in Las Vegas?
It has the highest normal precipitation of any month, 0.80 inches at the airport over the 1991-2020 period. That is still a small amount. The National Weather Service describes Las Vegas as the driest major metropolitan area in the continental United States, with mountain barriers to the west limiting how often rain falls.
When is the Rock 'n' Roll Las Vegas half marathon in 2027?
The organisers list the half marathon and 10K for February 21, 2027, run at night on the closed Las Vegas Strip. The 5K is on the evening of February 20, 2027, finishing on Fremont Street under SlotZilla. Check runrocknroll.com for start times, registration and course maps.
Will the Strip be closed for the Rock 'n' Roll race?
The half marathon course runs entirely on Las Vegas Boulevard, which the organisers describe as closed for the race, and the 10K also runs down the Strip at night. The 2027 races are on February 21. Expect traffic disruption that evening and check the official course overview for timing and routes before you travel.
What should I wear in Las Vegas in February?
Plan for mild afternoons near 63°F and cool nights near 44°F. A medium-weight jacket, long trousers and comfortable walking shoes suit most days. Freezing nights are uncommon, about one in a normal February, but the National Weather Service notes that sharp temperature changes can happen as winter turns to spring.