Reno (NV) Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide
The temperature in Reno can vary quite a bit throughout the year.
Temperatures can be very warm during the warmest months,
and cold during the cooler months.
It experiences desert-like conditions in terms of precipitation, with almost no rain/snowfall.
Let's now guide you through the climate details for a complete overview.
Average maximum day and minimum night temperature
Visitors to Reno can expect significant temperature changes throughout the year. Typically, average maximum daytime temperatures range from a very warm 34°C in July to a chilly 7°C in the coolest month, December.
Nights are cooler, with lows often dropping to around -5°C during the colder months. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.Temperature ranges by month
Precipitation and rainy days
Reno experiences desert-like conditions in terms of precipitation with almost no rain/snowfall, generally receiving 188 mm annually. The climate in Reno shows significant variation throughout the year. Expect moderate snow/rainfall in December, with an average of 30 mm of precipitation over 7 snowy/rainy days. In contrast, September offers drier and sunnier days, with around 2.7 mm of rainfall over 2 rainy days. For more details, please visit our Reno Precipitation page.The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
Sunshine over the year
For those who appreciate different seasons, Reno serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in July with an average of 14.1 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in December, offering only 6.2 hours of daily sunlight. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Daily percentage of sunshine
Average humidity
The relative humidity is moderate throughout the year in Reno.
The city experiences its highest humidity in January, reaching 68%. In July, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 36%. Explore our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.
Relative humidity over the year
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The best time of year to visit Reno in the United States of America
During the months of May and October you are most likely to experience good weather with pleasant average temperatures that fall between 20°C and 26°C.Other facts from our historical weather data:
The hottest season / summer takes place in June, July, August and September.
July has an average maximum temperature of 34°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is December with an average maximum temperature of 7°C.
December tops the wettest month list with 30 mm of rainfall.
September is the driest month with 3 mm of precipitation.
July is the sunniest month with an average of 424 hours of sunshine.
No idea where to travel to this year? We have a tool that recommends destinations based on your ideal conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.
