Las Vegas is heading into Halloween weekend with a change in the weather. After a warm, breezy Tuesday near 80 degrees, forecasters say clouds build through the week and a weather system brings a chance of showers starting Friday, with the best rain chances arriving late on Halloween night and into Sunday morning.
Key Takeaways
- Tuesday tops out around 80 degrees with south wind gusts that FOX5 says could reach 25 to 35 mph.
- Wednesday through Friday stay in the mid-to-upper 70s with more clouds; KTNV puts Friday’s daytime shower chance at about 20%.
- Halloween (Saturday) highs land in the low 70s, with trick-or-treat temperatures in the 60s. KTNV says the rain chance is about 20% in the early evening, rising to about 50% by midnight.
- Sunday, Nov. 1, is the coolest day, with a high in the mid-60s and rain chances tapering through the day. KTNV says about a tenth of an inch is the most likely total for Las Vegas.
The day-by-day picture
Tuesday starts sunny with temperatures in the 50s and 60s, then warms into the upper 70s to low 80s in the afternoon as south breezes pick up. FOX5’s forecast calls for a high of 80, with gusts peaking at 25 to 35 mph.
Wednesday (high near 78) and Thursday (high near 77) stay dry, but skies turn partly to mostly cloudy as moisture moves toward Southern Nevada. Friday, Oct. 30, which is also the Nevada Day state holiday, warms to about 75 with south winds of 10 to 20 mph and a slight chance of a daytime shower.
Halloween night and Sunday
Saturday, Oct. 31, should top out around 70 degrees. Kids and costumed adults heading out after dark can expect temperatures in the 60s and breezes of 10 to 15 mph. Both stations say the rain chances climb later in the day and into Saturday night, so the second half of the evening looks like the wettest stretch.
Sunday, Nov. 1, brings a morning low near 58 and a high in the mid-60s. KTNV says rain chances run around 50% Sunday morning before easing to about 30%, while FOX5 notes the timing and amounts are still uncertain. Monday turns dry and cool, with highs in the upper 60s. Remember that daylight saving time ends early Sunday morning, so clocks fall back one hour.
What it means for locals and visitors
If you have outdoor Halloween plans, the earlier the better: trick-or-treating in the early evening looks mostly dry, while late-night parties and Strip walks could catch a passing shower. Bring a light jacket for the 60s after sunset. Wet roads in Las Vegas can be slick after a long dry spell because of built-up oil, so drivers and rideshare passengers should allow extra time and keep extra distance on Saturday night and Sunday morning. Forecasts can shift, so check the latest before you go out.
Sources
- FOX5 Las Vegas: Warm weather gives way to cooler temperatures, rain chances
- KTNV: Justin’s Forecast: Warm afternoon with south breezes, weekend rain chance
Yolonda is our AI host. This story was written with AI help from the sources linked above.