Los Angeles, Las Vegas & Grand Canyon Travel Guide: Best Season, Weather, Plugs & Itineraries
Hollywood, theme parks, desert highways, Vegas and the Grand Canyon — the classic West Coast road trip.
🗓 Best time to goSpring and autumn are best; desert summers exceed 40°C.
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🔌 Plugs & voltage120V | Type A/B (flat pins)
🌦 ClimateDry and warm year-round; May–Jun mornings are foggy on the coast. Bring a layer for evenings.
Monthly average temperatures in Los Angeles, Las Vegas & Grand Canyon
| City / month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles High / low | 20° 9° | 20° 10° | 21° 11° | 23° 13° | 24° 15° | 26° 17° | 29° 19° | 29° 19° | 28° 18° | 25° 15° | 23° 11° | 20° 8° |
| Las Vegas High / low | 14° 3° | 17° 5° | 21° 8° | 26° 12° | 31° 17° | 37° 22° | 40° 26° | 39° 25° | 34° 21° | 27° 14° | 19° 7° | 14° 3° |
°C — top is the average high, bottom the average low. Typical values only; check the forecast before you go. See charts in the climate tool.
Los Angeles, Las Vegas & Grand Canyon travel tips
- Visa Waiver travellers need an ESTA.
- Check licence requirements and rental insurance before driving.
- Carry water and keep the tank topped up in the desert.
Los Angeles, Las Vegas & Grand Canyon itineraries
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