What to Pack for Las Vegas: A Month-by-Month Packing List and Dress Code Guide

What to pack for Las Vegas comes down to two things: the month and your evening plans. Summer afternoons regularly top 100°F, winter nights can dip below freezing, and the clubs and top restaurants publish dress codes that rule out athleisure. This list is built on NOAA climate normals, health-district heat advice and the venues’ own rules, as of October 2026.

The Las Vegas packing list

Start with this, then adjust for the month below.

• Documents: a government photo ID for every adult (check-in, bars, clubs), the card you booked with, and a physical passport if you’re an international visitor heading to a Tao Group club.
• Daytime clothes: lightweight and light-colored in warm months; layers in spring, fall and winter.
• A jacket: a light one for spring and fall evenings, a warm one for December through February.
• Shoes: one comfortable, broken-in pair for walking, plus a dressier, non-athletic pair if you’re going to a club.
• Night out: one upscale outfit; men should pack a collared shirt for Hakkasan.
• Sun and heat: a hat, sunscreen (lotion, if you’re swimming at Golden Nugget) and a refillable water bottle.
• Pool: a swimsuit and a cover-up, plus your room key and ID.
• A small bag: Hakkasan allows purses up to 12 x 12 x 6 inches, the same limit Clark County set on the Strip last New Year’s Eve.

New to the city? Our first time in Las Vegas guide covers the rest of the planning.

What to pack for Las Vegas, month by month

Month	Avg high / low	What to pack
January	58.5°F / 40.5°F	Warm jacket, layers, closed-toe shoes
February	62.9°F / 44.1°F	Warm jacket and layers
March	71.1°F / 50.5°F	Layers and a light jacket; summer clothes in case of a warm spell
April	78.5°F / 56.9°F	Layers, a light jacket for wind and cool evenings, a swimsuit
May	88.5°F / 66.1°F	Summer clothes, hat, sunscreen, swimsuit
June	99.4°F / 75.8°F	Breathable, light-colored clothes, hat, water bottle
July	104.5°F / 82.0°F	Lightest clothes, hat, sunscreen, water bottle; no evening jacket
August	102.8°F / 80.6°F	Same as July, plus a compact umbrella for storms
September	94.9°F / 72.4°F	Summer clothes and pool gear
October	81.2°F / 59.6°F	Summer daywear plus a layer for evenings
November	67.1°F / 47.3°F	A real jacket for evenings, layers
December	56.9°F / 39.6°F	Warm jacket, layers, closed-toe shoes

Temperatures are NOAA’s 1991–2020 normals for Harry Reid International Airport. For how rates, events and pool seasons shift through the year, see our guide to the cheapest time to visit Las Vegas.

What to wear in Vegas in summer (May to September)

Dress for real heat. Las Vegas averages 78.2 days a year at 100°F or more: 25.8 in July, 24.5 in August, 17.1 in June, 7.9 in September and 2.8 in May. The Southern Nevada Health District counted 77 such days in 2025, and 2024 was the hottest summer on record, with an average high of 107.6°F and an all-time high of 120°F on July 7.

The health district’s heat advice doubles as a packing list:

• Lightweight, light-colored clothing and a hat.
• Sunscreen.
• Water you carry and drink regularly, even if you’re not thirsty, plus your phone when you’re outdoors.
• Less alcohol, and outdoor plans moved to early morning or evening.

Nights don’t cool off much: July’s average low is 82.0°F, so leave the evening jacket at home. If you’re driving, the district warns that a car’s interior can reach 120°F when it’s in the 90s outside, so never leave children or pets inside.

July and August are also monsoon months. Moisture typically brings scattered thunderstorms, about 4.5 storm days in July and 3.8 in August by the National Weather Service’s count, and flash floods can run down normally dry washes. A compact umbrella earns its space.

Know the danger signs. Heavy sweating, cold and clammy skin, dizziness or nausea point to heat exhaustion: get somewhere cool and sip water. A body temperature of 103°F or higher or confusion can mean heat stroke, a medical emergency, so call 911. On the hottest days, our guide to connected hotels shows the indoor walkways and free trams that keep you off the sidewalk.

Is Las Vegas cold in December? What to wear in winter

Cool rather than cold by most standards, but colder than many visitors expect. December averages a high of 56.9°F and a low of 39.6°F, and January and February are only slightly warmer. December averages 4.6 nights at or below freezing, January 3.3 and February 1.1, and the National Weather Service says the coldest winter nights drop into the 20s. Snow is rare, averaging 0.2 inch a year.

Pack a warm jacket, not just a hoodie, plus layers you can shed indoors, and closed-toe shoes for evenings. Walks between resorts still mean sidewalks and the county’s pedestrian bridges, which the county doesn’t describe as enclosed.

Leave the swimsuit at home unless your hotel has a heated or year-round pool (see the pool section below). Visiting for New Year’s Eve? From 6 p.m. on Dec. 31 to 6 a.m. on Jan. 1, Clark County banned glass bottles, metal containers, strollers, coolers, backpacks and bags larger than 12 x 12 x 6 inches on the Strip last year. Our New Year’s Eve hotels guide has the details.

Spring and fall: layers, wind and warm spells

March, April, October and November are the swing months: warm afternoons, cooler nights and about 20 degrees between the average high and low.

• What to wear in Vegas in October: summer daywear for highs around 81°F, plus a layer for evenings that average 59.6°F. Expect a few hot days: October averages 5.5 days at 90°F or more.
• Do you need a jacket in November? Yes, for evenings. The average low is 47.3°F, and November averages 0.7 nights at or below freezing.
• April is the windiest month, averaging 10.0 mph, and the National Weather Service says strong winds are most common in spring and fall. A light jacket that blocks wind helps.
• Spring can turn hot early. March 2026 set a March record with 12 days at 90°F or more and hit 98°F on March 25, so pack a couple of summer outfits even in March.

The best shoes for walking the Strip

Comfortable shoes matter more than anything else in your bag. Published lengths for the Strip run from 4.2 to 5 miles depending on the source, and even short hops add up: Caesars’ FAQs say most center-Strip walks take 5 to 15 minutes, and Harrah’s puts Caesars Palace 7 to 10 minutes away on foot, with routes that cut through casino floors and over pedestrian bridges.

Bring a broken-in pair for daytime and don’t debut new shoes in Vegas. If you’re heading to a club, pack a second, dressier pair and check that club’s rules first: MGM Grand’s Hakkasan page rules out sneakers, sandals, hard-soled shoes and boots. Our guide to walking the Las Vegas Strip has the official walking times and where to cross.

Las Vegas dress codes: casinos, clubs, dayclubs and restaurants

Casinos: no casino operator we checked publishes a dress code for the gaming floor, so wear what’s comfortable. The written rules start at the doors of nightclubs, dayclubs and fine-dining rooms:

Venue	Dress code, in the venue’s words	Also note
Marquee Nightclub (The Cosmopolitan)	“Upscale nightlife attire is strongly encouraged”; sports attire, athleisure, casual loungewear and swimwear not permitted	Strictly 21+ with a valid physical ID; international guests need a physical passport
Hakkasan (MGM Grand)	Tao Group: same as Marquee. MGM Grand’s page: “upscale fashionable attire”; no hats, sandals, sneakers, hard-soled shoes and boots, ripped or baggy clothing or athletic wear; collared shirts required for men	Small purses only, up to 12 x 12 x 6 inches; no backpacks; all items searched
Marquee Dayclub (The Cosmopolitan)	“Marquee Dayclub is pool attire”; no basketball shorts, team jerseys, baseball caps, robes or tank tops	Strictly 21+
TAO Beach Dayclub (The Venetian)	No “sportswear, athleisure, and casual loungewear”	21+ with government-issued photo ID
Wing Lei (Wynn Las Vegas)	“Business casual”
Resorts World signature restaurants	Business casual; dress shorts and dress sandals allowed; no hats or baseball caps, flip-flops, or beach or athletic wear

Tao Group’s Marquee FAQ adds that its guidelines are enforced at the venue’s discretion, so when its FAQ and MGM Grand’s Hakkasan page differ, pack for the stricter one. At Restaurant Guy Savoy in Caesars Palace, Caesars’ press materials and OpenTable describe business professional attire, with no shorts, T-shirts, hats or open sandals. Published descriptions of Joël Robuchon’s dress code at MGM Grand conflict, so call before you go.

Planning a group night out? Our bachelor and bachelorette party hotels guide covers the clubs and dayclubs by hotel.

What not to wear or bring

• To clubs and dayclubs: athleisure, sportswear, team jerseys, basketball shorts and baseball caps; robes and tank tops at Marquee Dayclub; a backpack or a big bag to Hakkasan.
• To fine dining: flip-flops, beach or athletic wear and hats at Resorts World’s signature restaurants.
• To the pool: Treasure Island, Luxor and Mandalay Bay ban outside food and drinks, glass and coolers. Treasure Island also bans pool toys, Luxor and Mandalay Bay ban speakers and personal umbrellas, Golden Nugget bans spray sunscreen, and MGM Grand’s pool page allows only circular tubes.
• On the street: we couldn’t verify year-round county and city rules on glass and open containers, so don’t plan on carrying glass bottles along the Strip or Fremont Street.

Pool packing basics

Pool season starts earlier than many visitors think: Caesars Entertainment had most of its 2026 pools open by Feb. 27, with Harrah’s following on March 13 and Horseshoe’s Blu Pool on April 1, all weather permitting. Marquee Dayclub opens in March, and its heated Dome runs into the fall.

Pack a swimsuit, a cover-up for walking through the casino, and sunscreen in lotion form if you might swim at Golden Nugget. Bring your room key and ID: Treasure Island’s pool, for example, requires both. Hours, heated pools and winter closures vary by resort, so check our guide to Las Vegas hotels with pools before you plan a pool day around a cooler month.

What your hotel room has (and doesn’t)

Don’t count on a coffee maker. Treasure Island’s FAQ puts it plainly: “similar to most of the large casino resorts on the Strip, we do not provide full size coffee makers in the rooms.” New York-New York and Harrah’s rooms don’t have them either, while The Signature’s suites, Plaza’s Luxe rooms and suites, and some off-Strip resorts such as Palms and South Point do.

• Irons and hair dryers: usually there. Treasure Island rooms have a full-size iron and board and a hair dryer, and New York-New York lists irons, hair dryers and safes in all rooms; at Caesars Palace, irons or steamers may need a request.
• Fridges: ARIA’s minibars are sensor-based and not set to a food-safe temperature, so ask the front desk for a personal fridge if you’re bringing medicine or snacks (fees may apply), and don’t move minibar items.
• Laundry: Treasure Island has no self-service laundry, only valet laundry and dry cleaning, so pack enough for the trip.
• Traveling with a baby: Vegas Loop riders with infants must bring and install their own car seat.

Our guide to Las Vegas hotel room amenities lists fridges, microwaves and coffee makers hotel by hotel. At check-in, MGM requires the card you booked with, and most Strip hotels require the guest checking in to be 21; our check-in age guide has the exceptions.

FAQ

What do people wear in Vegas at night?

It depends on the plan. For nightclubs, pack upscale nightlife attire: Tao Group clubs such as Marquee and Hakkasan bar sports attire, athleisure, loungewear and swimwear, and Hakkasan requires collared shirts for men. For fine dining, business casual covers Wing Lei and Resorts World’s signature restaurants. In winter, add a warm layer, since December nights average 39.6°F.

Is there a dress code in Las Vegas casinos?

No casino operator we checked publishes a dress code for the gaming floor, so casual clothes are fine there. Dress codes apply at nightclubs, dayclubs and some restaurants inside the casino resorts, so if you’re going straight from the tables to a club or a fine-dining room, dress for that venue’s rules.

Can you wear sneakers to a Las Vegas nightclub?

Not at Hakkasan, according to MGM Grand’s page, which also rules out sandals, hats, hard-soled shoes and boots. Tao Group’s FAQs for Marquee and Hakkasan ban sports attire and athleisure and leave the final call to the venue. Pack a dressier, non-athletic pair and check your club’s page before you choose.

Do I need a jacket in Vegas in November?

Yes, for the evenings. November’s average high is a mild 67.1°F, but the average low is 47.3°F, and the month averages 0.7 nights at or below freezing. A light-to-medium jacket and layers will cover most nights; by December, step up to a warm coat.

What should I wear in Vegas in July or August?

Lightweight, light-colored, breathable clothes, a hat and sunscreen. Average highs are 104.5°F in July and 102.8°F in August, and nights stay near 80°F. Carry water, plan outdoor time for early morning or evening, and pack a compact umbrella for monsoon thunderstorms.