Weather | 14°C / 3°C (57°F / 37°F) | 17°C / 5°C (63°F / 41°F) | 21°C / 8°C (70°F / 46°F) |
Crowds | High, driven by CES and trade shows | High on convention dates and holiday weekends | Very high, with spring break, March Madness, and pool season opening |
Atmosphere | Business-heavy, post-NYE reset | Romantic weekends, sportsbook buzz, Lunar New Year energy | Louder, more outdoor, more party-focused |
Key events | CES, SHOT Show, World of Concrete | Super Bowl watch parties, Valentine's Day, Lunar New Year, AHR Expo, NADA | CONEXPO, March Madness, St. Patrick's Day |
Public holidays | New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day | Presidents' Day weekend | St. Patrick's Day events, but no federal holiday spike like February |
Budget | Expensive during CES, softer later in month | Midweek fair value, weekends jump around Feb 8 and Feb 14–16 | Higher overall, especially later in the month |
Best for | Convention travelers, indoor dining, cheap mid-late month stays | Couples, show fans, sports bettors, cool-weather day trips | First-time visitors chasing good weather and bigger nightlife |
Book early? | Yes, especially CES week | Yes, for weekend hotels, romantic dining, and top shows | Definitely, especially weekends and headline events |
Transport tips | Heavy rideshare demand around convention centers | Expect waits near sportsbooks and central Strip on big event nights | Strip traffic thickens, and rideshare surge becomes more common |