Las Vegas events & things to do in December 2026
Start with Bellagio Fountains and Conservatory, Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area, plus High Roller Observation Wheel. December in Las Vegas averages 14°C / 57°F highs, 4°C / 40°F nights, and about 6 rainy days.
Expect 14°C/57°F days and about 6 rainy ones in December. Start with these:
- Bellagio Fountains and Conservatory★ 4.8 · 40.8k reviewsBellagio opened in 1998 on the Strip, with the choreographed lake fountains facing Las Vegas Boulevard and a seasonal conservatory inside the resort.
- Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area★ 4.8 · 25.8k reviewsThe conservation area west of the city has a 21km scenic loop, red sandstone cliffs, Calico Hills, hiking trails, climbing routes, and desert…
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Las Vegas in December 2026
Weather
TempTemperature
57°F / 40°F
13.9°C / 4.4°C
RainPrecipitation
6d
0.8in · 19.5mm
LightDaylight
9.9h
December is cool, with National Finals Rodeo and New Year's Eve crowds shaping rooms and traffic.
Events & festivals
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Alice Cooper & Criss Angel: WELCOME TO OUR NIGHTMARE
Arts & Theatre · Magic & Illusion.
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KATHLEEN MADIGAN: FLYING CATS & MARCHING ARMADILLOS TOUR
Arts & Theatre · Comedy.
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America's Party
Las Vegas' iconic New Year's Eve celebration featuring street closures on the Strip, massive crowds, fireworks, live entertainment, and festivities welcoming the new year.
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Holidays, observances & long weekends
Holiday and observance schedules can affect services and venue hours; confirm each place directly.
- Dec 25Christmas DayPublic holiday
- Dec 25-Dec 27Long weekend
About Las Vegas
City overview
Las Vegas sits in the Mojave Desert, with the Strip, Downtown, Fremont East, Chinatown on Spring Mountain Road, Summerlin, and Arts District turning casino resorts, shows, desert parks, and convention traffic into one travel market. The Strip remains the practical spine for first-time hotel, dining, nightlife, and spectacle planning, while Downtown and Spring Mountain add older neon and late-night dining beyond the resort corridor.
Food & drink
Las Vegas food runs from casino tasting menus and celebrity-chef restaurants to Chinatown noodle shops, Korean barbecue, oyster bars, steakhouses, buffets, and late-night tacos. Use the Strip for destination dining, Spring Mountain Road for Asian food, Fremont East for downtown bars, and the Arts District for breweries and smaller restaurants.
Top sights
Ranked for December suitability using weather, setting, ratings, and review volume.
- 1High Roller Observation Wheel
- 2The Venetian and Grand Canal Shoppes
- 3Caesars Palace and the Forum Shops
- 4Mob Museum
- 5Sphere
- 6ARIA, Cosmopolitan, and CityCenter
- 7The Neon Museum
- 8Fremont Street Experience
1High Roller Observation Wheel
4.6★ · 31,321outdoorOpen dailyThe 167.6m wheel opened in 2014 at the LINQ Promenade and gives 30-minute Strip views from enclosed cabins. It is near Harrah's, Flamingo, and the Las Vegas Monorail.
2The Venetian and Grand Canal Shoppes
4.6★ · 18,436indoorOpen dailyThe Venetian opened in 1999 with Venice-themed canals, St. Mark's Square stage sets, gondola rides, and a large convention footprint. It sits across from the Mirage-Hard Rock redevelopment area and beside Palazzo.
3Caesars Palace and the Forum Shops
4.6★ · 24,482indoorOpen dailyCaesars Palace opened in 1966 and remains one of the Strip's major casino-resort complexes, with the Colosseum theater, Forum Shops, fountains, pools, and restaurants. It anchors the central Strip near Flamingo Road.
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- 4Mob Museum
- 5Sphere
- 6ARIA, Cosmopolitan, and CityCenter
Neighborhoods
1The Strip
The Strip is resort-scale and theatrical, with Bellagio, Caesars, Venetian, Wynn, ARIA, Cosmopolitan, MGM Grand, shows, casinos, restaurants, and pedestrian bridges.
2Downtown and Fremont East
Downtown is older and louder, with Fremont Street Experience, Golden Nugget, Mob Museum, bars, murals, smaller casinos, and the Fremont East entertainment district.
3Chinatown and Spring Mountain Road
Chinatown is food-first, with Chinese, Korean, Japanese, Thai, Vietnamese, and dessert spots lining Spring Mountain Road west of the Strip.
Day trips
60km / 45min by car from the Strip
Hoover Dam and Lake Mead
The Colorado River dam, Mike O'Callaghan-Pat Tillman Memorial Bridge, powerplant tours, and Lake Mead viewpoints make the closest classic day trip.
85km / 1h by car from the Strip
Valley of Fire State Park
Red sandstone formations, petroglyphs, Fire Wave, Mouse's Tank, and desert road views work as a half-day or full desert route.
200km / about 3h by car from the Strip
Grand Canyon West
The Hualapai-run west rim has the Skywalk, canyon viewpoints, and tour infrastructure, but the long drive makes it a full-day commitment.
Getting around
The Las Vegas Monorail runs behind the east side of the Strip, while free resort trams connect Bellagio-Aria-Park MGM, Mandalay Bay-Luxor-Excalibur, and Mirage/Treasure Island-side areas when operating. Walking distances are longer than they look, so use rideshare pickup zones, the Deuce bus for Strip-Downtown, and a car for Red Rock, Hoover Dam, or Valley of Fire.
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Common questions about Las Vegas in December
- What to pack for Las Vegas in December
Pack for December's weather, not a generic Las Vegas checklist.
- Layerable daytime clothes for average highs around 14°C / 57°F.
- A heavier evening layer because nights average 4°C / 40°F.
- A small umbrella or packable shell for scattered rain across about 6 days.
- How many days do you need in Las Vegas
- 4 days covers the main Las Vegas highlights at a realistic pace. Add 3 extra days if you want the listed day trips.
- Is Las Vegas worth visiting in December
- Yes. December in Las Vegas averages 14°C / 57°F highs, 4°C / 40°F nights, and about 6 rainy days.
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