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Las Vegas in February
Good value and good hiking weather. Super Bowl weekend and Valentine's Day push prices up.
The straight answer
February is a quiet, good-value month to visit Las Vegas. Good value and good hiking weather. Super Bowl weekend and Valentine's Day push prices up.
- Weather
- Mild, highs near 62F (17C)
- Crowds
- 3 of 5
- Prices
- 3 of 5
What February is like in Las Vegas
February is mild, with highs near 62F (17C) and cool nights. It is good value and good hiking weather, with clear desert skies most days. Most pools are still closed or quiet. Prices jump around Super Bowl weekend and Valentine's Day, so check those dates before you book.
It suits hikers, couples and budget travelers who want shows, food and desert day trips at fair prices. Families with kids who want pool time should wait for April or May. For the best balance of warm days and outdoor comfort, March and April are the sweet spot.
Make the most of February
What is especially good about Las Vegas this month.
Hiking in the desert parks
Mild days are ideal for Red Rock Canyon trails like Calico Tanks and the Fire Wave at Valley of Fire.
Hoover Dam without the heat
The dam tour and the bypass bridge walkway are comfortable in winter, about 45 minutes from the Strip.
Midweek deals
Sunday through Thursday rates can be half of weekend prices, outside the holiday weekends.
What to pack for February
- A warm jacket for evenings
- Hiking shoes and a daypack
- Sunscreen, since the desert sun is strong even in winter
- A nice outfit for a show or dinner
Our timing tip
Avoid Super Bowl weekend and Valentine's Day unless you are going for them, since both push prices up.
Book Las Vegas for February.
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- Hotels for February
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Hotels in Las VegasOpens a hotel search for Las Vegas in February, dates filled in. Book early for the best months: the good rooms go first.
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Vacation rentals in Las VegasWhole homes, condos and villas. Usually the better deal for families and groups, with a kitchen and room to spread out.
- Tours and tickets
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Tours and tickets in Las VegasTimed-entry tickets, day trips and guided tours in Las Vegas for February. Popular slots sell out in the best months.
Things to do in Las Vegas
Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area
The 13-mile scenic drive and trails like Calico Tanks. A timed-entry reservation is required for the scenic drive in the busy season, so book ahead.
Valley of Fire State Park
Red sandstone, petroglyphs, and the Fire Wave trail. Go early; trails can close in extreme summer heat.
Hoover Dam
About 45 minutes away. The dam tour and the bypass bridge walkway are the highlights.
The Neon Museum
The boneyard of classic Vegas signs. Evening tours when the restored signs are lit are the best.
The Mob Museum
In a former federal courthouse downtown. Strong history, a working speakeasy in the basement.
Sphere
The giant LED venue near the Strip. Even if you skip a show, the exterior is worth seeing at night.
Beat the crowds
- Search the convention calendar before booking. A quiet midweek can cost a fraction of a trade-show week at the same resort.
- Arrive Sunday, leave Thursday. Weekend rates, especially Friday and Saturday, can be double or triple.
- Book Red Rock timed entry early and hike at sunrise. In spring the lots fill by mid morning on weekends.
- Resort fees and parking fees add up. Compare total cost, not headline room rates.
Know before you go
- Casinos, restaurants, and shows run all year. Big resident shows take breaks on some weeknights and for a few weeks a year, so check before you plan around one.
- Pools at many resorts close or reduce hours from roughly late fall to early spring. Heated pools stay open at some, but pool parties are a spring and summer thing.
- Desert parks restrict hiking in extreme heat. Valley of Fire has closed some trails in summer; never hike midday from June through September.
- The F1 race in November closes stretches of the Strip and adds traffic for days around race weekend.
Las Vegas in February, quick answers
Is February a good time to visit Las Vegas?
February is a quiet, good-value month to visit Las Vegas. Good value and good hiking weather. Super Bowl weekend and Valentine's Day push prices up.
What is the weather like in Las Vegas in February?
Mild, highs near 62F (17C).
Is Las Vegas crowded in February?
Crowds in Las Vegas are moderate in February; timed bookings still help at the biggest sights.
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