Las Vegas is a popular destination for May travel because of the warm weather and the plethora of happenings indoors and out throughout the city. Las Vegas in May (and all year round) is a destination for everyone, whether traveling with your partner, friends, kids, or parents. The events that fill the city’s calendar range from kid-friendly to adult-focused.
If you’re planning a May trip to Las Vegas, there’s no shortage of things to do to fill your days. Read on to discover the best things to do in May in Las Vegas.
May weather in Vegas is warm, with average temperatures in the high 80s and low 90s. While the weather is certainly hot, Las Vegas is known to have dry heat, not humidity, so you won’t feel as if you’re pushing through hot, sticky air with every step. Late at night, temperatures regularly drop to the low 60s, so it’s a good idea to bring a light jacket or sweater for chilly desert evenings, too.
You won’t need to pack your umbrella for your May Vegas trip. The average number of rainy days during the month is 0, and the sky is commonly bright and sunny. So, be sure to bring a hat for sun protection, sunscreen, and sunglasses.
May is a popular time to visit Las Vegas—you’ll get in before the hot summer weather and have plenty of events to choose from to fill your trip.
With temperatures reaching 90 degrees, it’s easy to see why pool parties are a popular May event in Las Vegas. Not only can you cool off on a sunny day, but you can also spend some time grooving to music, meeting fellow travelers, and enjoying drink specials. There are many pools from which to choose, but favorites include Tao Beach at the Venetian, Stadium Swim® at Circa Resort and Casino (where you can also watch sports on a huge screen), and Wet Republic Ultra Pool at the MGM Grand Hotel and Casino.
While the pools are fun whether there’s live music happening or not, you can pack in extra fun by getting tickets to see Zedd at Wet Republic Ultra Pool on May 4 or Steve Aoki on May 5.
May concerts in Las Vegas are one major reason to visit the city; Las Vegas residencies continue to entertain folks of all ages throughout May. You still have the chance to see Adele perform at the Colosseum Theater at Caesars Palace, in addition to Shania Twain, who kicks off her Vegas residency in May, and Carrie Underwood, Barry Manilow, Maroon 5, and more.
Plus, May is a big time for musical festivals in Las Vegas. The popular Electric Daisy Carnival, an electronic dance music festival, returns to Las Vegas Motor Speedway from May 17 to 19 with Tiesto, Benny Benassi, Martin Garrix, DJ Snake, Kaskade, Eric Prydz, and dozens more musicians performing for the crowd. And the Lovers and Friends festival returns to the Las Vegas Festival Grounds on May 4 with Janet Jackson, Snoop Dogg, Alicia Keys, Lil Wayne, Usher, Ciara, and lots more beloved R&B and hip-hop musicians.
If you’re looking for a quieter activity during your Las Vegas vacation, you can travel just 30 minutes to Lake Mead National Recreation Area. Here, you’ll find a sprawling manmade lake formed by the Hoover Dam (you can also get a peek at the dam while you’re here!). At Lake Mead, you can enjoy a range of outdoor activities, including swimming, fishing, hiking, cycling, and boat rental. In other words, there are lots and lots of ways to spend a full day, or more, here.
Memorial Day weekend is one of the most fun times in Las Vegas. There are pool parties, concerts, comedy shows, and nightclub parties everywhere you look. People travel in from across the country to spend their long weekend in the bustling city, and you should do the same!
With huge music festivals, fun outdoor activities, and a long weekend off from work and school, there are lots of things to do in Vegas in May. All these events also mean that lots of folks will be heading to Las Vegas for a May vacation, which makes it a good idea to book a hotel room at Golden Gate Hotel and Casino before it’s too late.
