Our verdict
The best time to visit Reno is October
In summer, temperatures can reach as high as 31℃ (88℉) in the middle of the day. In the colder months such as December, temperatures usually get down to an average minimum of -5℃ (24℉).
The sun stays up the longest in Reno in July, so you’ll get the most out of your daytime activities if you visit around this time. On average it rains the most days in March, making it the wettest month of the year. Although it’s the wet season, it can often rain a little bit during the day or evening but have fine weather for a majority of the day too, so don’t let this put you off.
Find out everything you need to know about when to visit Reno below, including detailed information about the weather and tools to help you find the best prices and book your trip.
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Reno seasons
Before you continue, it’s important to know when the seasons are in Reno as they might be different to yours depending on where in the world you’re travelling from. Reno is in the Northern Hemisphere, so the seasons fall during these months:
| Season | Months |
|---|---|
| Summer | June to August |
| Autumn/fall | September to November |
| Winter | December to February |
| Spring | March to May |
Average temperatures in Reno
If the temperature is a big factor for you to help you decide when to visit, the chart below shows the average minimum and maximum temperatures in Reno for each month side-by-side so you can easily see the difference in weather throughout the year. To see the temperatures in both Celsius (°C) and Fahrenheit (°F), hover or tap the shaded boxes on the graph.
Reno climate by month
If you already have a rough idea about which months you might want to travel, the section below shows a detailed breakdown of the climate in Reno for each month so you can see if it all suits your wants and needs. Scroll down, or use the quick menu below to jump to your preferred month.
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Reno in January
- Average temperature: -0℃ (32℉)
- Average high temperature: 4℃ (40℉)
- Average low temperature: -4℃ (25℉)
- Average humidity: 73%
- Average sunny days: 19 days
- Average rainfall: 31mm (1") over 8 days
- Average snow days: 6 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Reno in January, make sure you pack a thick snow/winter jacket, thermals and some extra layers as it's always very cold.
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Reno in February
- Average temperature: 1℃ (34℉)
- Average high temperature: 5℃ (42℉)
- Average low temperature: -4℃ (26℉)
- Average humidity: 69%
- Average sunny days: 18 days
- Average rainfall: 35mm (1") over 6 days
- Average snow days: 6 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Reno in February, make sure you pack a thick snow/winter jacket, thermals and some extra layers as it's always very cold.
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Reno in March
- Average temperature: 4℃ (38℉)
- Average high temperature: 8℃ (47℉)
- Average low temperature: -1℃ (30℉)
- Average humidity: 66%
- Average sunny days: 16 days
- Average rainfall: 36mm (1") over 12 days
- Average snow days: 7 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Reno in March, make sure you pack a thick snow/winter jacket, thermals and some extra layers as it's always very cold.
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Reno in April
- Average temperature: 7℃ (45℉)
- Average high temperature: 13℃ (55℉)
- Average low temperature: 1℃ (34℉)
- Average humidity: 57%
- Average sunny days: 17 days
- Average rainfall: 20mm (1") over 10 days
- Average snow days: 3 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Reno in April, make sure you pack a thick snow/winter jacket, thermals and some extra layers as it's always very cold.
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Reno in May
- Average temperature: 12℃ (53℉)
- Average high temperature: 18℃ (64℉)
- Average low temperature: 5℃ (41℉)
- Average humidity: 48%
- Average sunny days: 18 days
- Average rainfall: 25mm (1") over 11 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Reno in May, make sure you pack a warm jacket or coat.
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Reno in June
- Average temperature: 17℃ (63℉)
- Average high temperature: 24℃ (75℉)
- Average low temperature: 9℃ (49℉)
- Average humidity: 38%
- Average sunny days: 25 days
- Average rainfall: 9mm (0") over 4 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Reno in June, make sure you pack a coat or jumper for the evenings, and t-shirts and light gear for the daytime.
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Reno in July
- Average temperature: 22℃ (71℉)
- Average high temperature: 29℃ (85℉)
- Average low temperature: 14℃ (56℉)
- Average humidity: 29%
- Average sunny days: 25 days
- Average rainfall: 5mm (0") over 3 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Reno in July, make sure you pack t-shirts for the daytime and maybe a light jumper for the evenings as it cools down a bit.
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Reno in August
- Average temperature: 21℃ (69℉)
- Average high temperature: 28℃ (83℉)
- Average low temperature: 13℃ (55℉)
- Average humidity: 28%
- Average sunny days: 26 days
- Average rainfall: 4mm (0") over 2 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Reno in August, make sure you pack t-shirts for the daytime and maybe a light jumper for the evenings as it cools down a bit.
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Reno in September
- Average temperature: 17℃ (62℉)
- Average high temperature: 24℃ (75℉)
- Average low temperature: 10℃ (49℉)
- Average humidity: 34%
- Average sunny days: 25 days
- Average rainfall: 6mm (0") over 4 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Reno in September, make sure you pack a coat or jumper for the evenings, and t-shirts and light gear for the daytime.
Reno in October
- Average temperature: 10℃ (50℉)
- Average high temperature: 16℃ (61℉)
- Average low temperature: 4℃ (40℉)
- Average humidity: 45%
- Average sunny days: 26 days
- Average rainfall: 13mm (1") over 4 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Reno in October, make sure you pack a thick snow/winter jacket, thermals and some extra layers as it's always very cold.
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Reno in November
- Average temperature: 4℃ (39℉)
- Average high temperature: 9℃ (49℉)
- Average low temperature: -1℃ (30℉)
- Average humidity: 58%
- Average sunny days: 21 days
- Average rainfall: 18mm (1") over 6 days
- Average snow days: 4 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Reno in November, make sure you pack a thick snow/winter jacket, thermals and some extra layers as it's always very cold.
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Reno in December
- Average temperature: -1℃ (30℉)
- Average high temperature: 4℃ (38℉)
- Average low temperature: -5℃ (24℉)
- Average humidity: 72%
- Average sunny days: 18 days
- Average rainfall: 34mm (1") over 9 days
- Average snow days: 8 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Reno in December, make sure you pack a thick snow/winter jacket, thermals and some extra layers as it's always very cold.
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