Last Chance Summer Weather From Portland — Las Vegas

Las Vegas (105°F) and Marrakech (87°F) made this weekend shortlist for travelers leaving Portland.

By Travel With YouGee

Today through Sunday

Las Vegas, Nevada

°F · Live via Google Weather

Today

95°F/ 72°F

Sunny

0% chance ·

Thu

95°F/ 73°F

Sunny

0% chance ·

Fri

96°F/ 72°F

Sunny

0% chance ·

Sat

97°F/ 73°F

Partly sunny

0% chance ·

Sun

90°F/ 73°F

Cloudy

15% chance · 0.02 in

Las Vegas, Nevada Photo: Wikipedia · Las Vegas

If you're in Portland staring at 75°F, this weekend's shortlist starts with Las Vegas (105°F).

The question

What destinations match this weather decision this weekend?

Weekend comparison

DestinationHighRainMatchTravel
Las Vegas, Nevada105°F0.00"99%~756 mi
Marrakech, Marrakech-Safi87°F0.00"99%~5722 mi
St. George, Utah100°F0.03"99%~748 mi

Where to go

1. Las Vegas, Nevada

Las Vegas in Nevada is one of the clearer matches for desert sun weekends on this weekend’s board — a 105°F high and 83°F low with a dry outlook with little to no rain.

This is the kind of desert stop you discover when you stop browsing generic guides and start asking for weather-perfect weekends. You can actually plan a trip around outdoor time here without pretending the sky will cooperate out of kindness.

If you’re comparing two or three towns, weigh Las Vegas’s 105°F high against how you actually want to feel outside — then lock the plan once it feels like weather you’ll love.

Things to do

2. Marrakech, Marrakech-Safi

Marrakech, Marrakech-Safi Photo: Wikipedia · Marrakesh

Marrakech in Marrakech-Safi is one of the clearer matches for desert sun weekends on this weekend’s board — a 87°F high and 66°F low with a dry outlook with little to no rain.

Call it a hidden gem or a familiar favorite — either way, the point is the outlook. Travelers trying to find your perfect weather for 2026-08-22 – 2026-08-23 should shortlist Marrakech before the hotter or wetter options crowd the tab.

Use it as a concrete recommendation: fly or drive for desert sun weekends, keep an eye on updates, and treat 87°F as your planning anchor — not a vague “nice weather somewhere.”

Things to do

3. St. George, Utah

St. George, Utah Photo: Wikipedia · St. George, Utah

St. George in Utah is one of the clearer matches for desert sun weekends on this weekend’s board — a 100°F high and 79°F low with a dry outlook with little to no rain.

Call it a hidden gem or a familiar favorite — either way, the point is the outlook. Travelers trying to find your perfect weather for 2026-08-22 – 2026-08-23 should shortlist St. George before the hotter or wetter options crowd the tab.

Use it as a concrete recommendation: fly or drive for desert sun weekends, keep an eye on updates, and treat 100°F as your planning anchor — not a vague “nice weather somewhere.”

Things to do

Before you leave

Before you leave2
  • Evening temperatures can drop from about 105°F to 83°F after sunset — pack a layer.
  • Daytime highs near 105°F — prioritize sun protection, breathable clothes, and water.
Before you leave6
  • Check the destination weather window
  • Download airline app
  • Download offline maps
  • Confirm reservations (hotel, cars, tours)
  • Review airline baggage rules
  • Share itinerary with a trusted contact

FAQ — trip planning around weather

What destinations match this weather decision this weekend?

Based on this weekend’s forecasts, Las Vegas (105°F high, 0.00" rain) ranks near the top for this decision — see the comparison table for the full shortlist.

How can I plan a trip based on weather?

Start with the forecast you want, shortlist places that match, then build the itinerary. That’s what YouGee does interactively — this guide is a snapshot of one decision.

What are the best vacation planning websites for weather?

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Updated August 20, 2026. Not a substitute for local advisories.

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