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Las Vegas or New York?
Both are city life, nightlife and food destinations in North America. Las Vegas adds luxury and adventure. New York adds culture and architecture.
| Las Vegas | New York | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | United States |
| Cost of a week | expensive | expensive |
| Crowds at peak | high | high |
| Best months | Mar, Apr, May, Sep, Oct, Nov | Apr, May, Jun, Sep, Oct, Nov |
| Warmest month | July, 42°C | July, 30°C |
| Coolest month | January, 14°C | January, 5°C |
| Known for | Bellagio fountains, the Sphere, Red Rock Canyon, world-class chef restaurants | Empire State Building, Broadway shows, Brooklyn Bridge, world-class museums |
Month by month, side by side
| Month | Las Vegas | New York |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 14°C | 5°C |
| Feb | 18°C | 6°C |
| Mar | 21°C | 11°C |
| Apr | 29°C | 16°C |
| May | 33°C | 21°C |
| Jun | 38°C | 26°C |
| Jul | 42°C | 30°C |
| Aug | 39°C | 29°C |
| Sep | 36°C | 25°C |
| Oct | 28°C | 19°C |
| Nov | 20°C | 12°C |
| Dec | 15°C | 9°C |
So which one?
Pick Las Vegas if…
you want luxury and adventure. It also works in March, when New York is off-season.
Pick New York if…
you want culture and architecture. It also works in June.
Both are at their best in April, May, September, October, November.
Book whichever wins
Common questions
Is Las Vegas or New York cheaper?
Las Vegas is expensive for a week, New York is expensive.
Which is warmer, Las Vegas or New York?
Las Vegas peaks at 42°C in July; New York peaks at 30°C in July.
Can you do both in one trip?
Yes — they are in the same country, so combining them is straightforward.
Temperatures are measured averages (ERA5, Open-Meteo). Hotel links are partner links — your price is unchanged.