Best Time to Play Shadow Creek

Quick answer: the best months to play Shadow Creek are February, November & December, based on 10-year weather averages measured at the course in North Las Vegas, NV.

About the Course

Tom Fazio’s man-made oasis in the Mojave is bookable through MGM resorts and plays in a microclimate of its own — thousands of mature pines shelter fairways from desert wind. Spring and fall hit the sweet spot between Vegas heat and chilly desert winters.

Month-by-Month Weather at Shadow Creek

MonthAvg HighAvg LowRainy DaysAvg WindSeason
January 57°F 38°F 5 9 mph Peak
February 61°F 40°F 5 12 mph Peak
March 67°F 46°F 9 13 mph Peak
April 80°F 56°F 2 15 mph Peak
May 90°F 65°F 1 16 mph Shoulder
June 100°F 75°F 1 15 mph Variable
July 107°F 82°F 3 14 mph Off-season
August 103°F 79°F 4 13 mph Off-season
September 96°F 72°F 2 12 mph Variable
October 83°F 59°F 2 10 mph Peak
November 66°F 45°F 1 9 mph Peak
December 59°F 39°F 3 8 mph Peak

Why February, November & December Win

Our playability scoring treats highs of 60–80°F as ideal, wind under 8 mph as calm, and fewer rainy days as more bookable mornings. July typically brings the most challenging weather at Shadow Creek.

Check Conditions Before You Go

Booked a tee time? Check the live golf weather score for Las Vegas, NV — the closest city we track to Shadow Creek — for today's playability rating, hourly wind, and the best tee time window.

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