Las Vegas woke up to clear skies on Tuesday, April 28, 2026, with valley thermometers sitting in the upper 50s. A sunny afternoon is on tap, with a high near 79°F and a light east-southeast breeze that should make patio time and errands feel pretty effortless.
Today
Skies stay mostly clear through the afternoon and the chance of rain across the valley is essentially zero, though forecasters say a few isolated afternoon showers could pop up over the Sierra and the southern Great Basin. Winds remain light, around 5 mph from the east-southeast, so no real impact expected on commutes. For timing and full details, see the National Weather Service Las Vegas.
Warming Through The Week
A slow warm-up kicks in midweek, with Wednesday, April 29, heading for a high near 83°F and Thursday, April 30, near 85°F. Highs reach the upper 80s on Friday, May 1, then climb into the low 90s on Saturday, May 2, and Sunday, May 3. Overnight lows hold in the low-to-mid 60s, keeping evenings on the comfortable side.
Weekend Outlook
While the valley looks dry as temperatures rise, forecasters say the next system could slide down the California coast late this weekend into early next week, bringing renewed wind and spotty shower chances to higher terrain. For more on timing and wind potential, see our earlier forecast on the weekend wind machine. If you have outdoor plans late Saturday or Sunday, consider moving activities earlier in the day or lining up an indoor backup.
Plan Ahead
Secure patio furniture and lightweight items if you plan to leave them out, since winds can increase later in the week. Stay hydrated during the warm afternoon hours and check flight status before heading to Harry Reid International if you have travel plans.
