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What to pack for Las Vegas in May
Typical May, built from ten years of weather
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Typical for your dates
Highs 88°F, lows 64°F, rain 1 of 31 days
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Sunset lands around 7:40pm. Wind averages 16 mph. No border paperwork on this one.
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Essentials
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UV index of 11.5 burns unprotected skin in under 15 minutes.
Bright sun off pavement and building glass creates glare that causes headaches.
May is early mosquito season near any water source in the valley.
Check ankles and, if there's a dog, paws and ears every night.
Heat exhaustion and minor dehydration injuries happen quickly in this climate.
Carry-on fits overhead bins and lets you skip checked-bag lines.
Casino floors and downtown walking tours need hands free for navigation.
Fits the overhead on every airline that matters. Skip the checked-bag line entirely.
Before you go
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Recommended
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Coastal wind cuts through a t-shirt fast.
Desert wind at 25 km/h blasts exposed skin and dries lips raw.
Anything heavier than linen is a mistake at 88°F.
Sweat evaporates fast in 20% humidity, but moisture-wicking keeps salt from stinging.
UV hits 11.5 here. Long sleeves beat reapplying sunscreen every hour.
Sand and heat make closed shoes unbearable by mid-morning.
Fourteen hours of daylight means sustained exposure from dawn to dusk.
Low humidity pulls moisture from your body faster than you notice.
Cold water at 3pm is worth the weight.
Treat the clothes once and it lasts weeks.
Tap water is safe but carrying cold water saves money and time.
One brick charges the laptop, phone, and camera.
Bag theft is common in busy casino and hotel areas.
Organize clothes by activity since you'll change multiple times daily.
Dry air doesn't hide sweat stains, so laundry matters mid-trip.
Nice to have
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Highs of 88°F mean legs stay bare most of the day.
Lips crack and peel in desert air, especially at altitude.
Dry air and crowded casinos make hand washing frequent and necessary.
Sunburned skin reacts badly to standard insect bite creams.
Multiple devices need charging in hotel rooms with few outlets.
Shared luggage storage requires locks even at reputable hotels.
Hotel bathrooms are small and counter space fills fast.
Basics
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