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Las Vegas in January

CES in early January sends rates soaring for that week. After it, some of the year's best hotel deals. Too cold for pools.

Quiet valueCool, highs near 58F (14C), cold nights

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The straight answer

January is a quiet, good-value month to visit Las Vegas. CES in early January sends rates soaring for that week. After it, some of the year's best hotel deals. Too cold for pools.

Weather: Cool, highs near 58F (14C), cold nights
Crowds: 3 of 5
Prices: 3 of 5

What January is like in Las Vegas

January is cool in Las Vegas. Highs are near 58F (14C) and nights get cold, so pools are closed or quiet at most resorts. CES, the giant tech show in early January, sends hotel rates soaring for that week. Once it ends, some of the year's best hotel deals appear, and shows, restaurants and casinos run as usual.

It suits budget travelers who want shows, food and casinos, and hikers who like cool desert air. It is not a pool trip. If you want warm days and open pools, plan for April or October instead.

Make the most of January

What is especially good about Las Vegas this month.

Post-CES hotel deals

After the tech show leaves town, rooms on the Strip can drop to some of the lowest rates of the year.

Cool-weather hiking

Red Rock Canyon and Valley of Fire are comfortable for longer hikes in the crisp winter air.

Neon Museum at night

Early sunsets make evening tours of the lit sign boneyard easy to fit in before dinner.

What to pack for January

A warm jacket for cold desert nights
Layers for mild afternoons
Hiking shoes for Red Rock trails
Lip balm and lotion for the dry air

Our timing tip

Check CES dates before you book, then plan your trip for the week after it for the best rates.

Book Las Vegas for January.

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What's on in January

CES

Early January

The giant tech trade show. Hotel rates for that week can triple.

Things to do in Las Vegas

Full guide

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.

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Valley of Fire State Park

Red sandstone, petroglyphs, and the Fire Wave trail. Go early; trails can close in extreme summer heat.

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Hoover Dam

About 45 minutes away. The dam tour and the bypass bridge walkway are the highlights.

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The Neon Museum

The boneyard of classic Vegas signs. Evening tours when the restored signs are lit are the best.

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The Mob Museum

In a former federal courthouse downtown. Strong history, a working speakeasy in the basement.

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Sphere

The giant LED venue near the Strip. Even if you skip a show, the exterior is worth seeing at night.

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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 January, quick answers

Is January a good time to visit Las Vegas?

January is a quiet, good-value month to visit Las Vegas. CES in early January sends rates soaring for that week. After it, some of the year's best hotel deals. Too cold for pools.

What is the weather like in Las Vegas in January?

Cool, highs near 58F (14C), cold nights.

Is Las Vegas crowded in January?

Crowds in Las Vegas are moderate in January; timed bookings still help at the biggest sights.

What is happening in Las Vegas in January?

CES (early january).