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In the middle of the Black Rock Desert every year a surreal city arises, the third largest city in Nevada complete with 50,000 inhabitants. This is most well-known festival in the world; Burning Man.
Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best time to visit Reno.
Reno, Nevada, United States of America, sees big temperature differences between seasons, with July peaking at 34°C (93°F) and December dropping to 7°C (45°F).
The area sees almost no rain/snowfall, totalling just 188 mm (7.4 in) per year. The most sunshine falls in July, with an average of 14.1 hours of daily sunshine.
Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Reno - and find the best time to visit.
Visitors to Reno can expect significant temperature changes throughout the year. Typically, average maximum daytime temperatures range from a very warm 34°C (93°F) in July to a chilly 7°C (45°F) in the coolest month, December.
Nights vary from 15°C (59°F) in July to around -5°C (23°F) during the colder months.
Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.
Reno experiences desert-like conditions in terms of precipitation with almost no rain/snowfall, generally receiving 188 mm (7.4 in) annually. The climate in Reno shows significant variation throughout the year. Expect moderate snow/rainfall in December, the wettest month, with an average of 30 mm (1.2 in) of precipitation over 7 snowy/rainy days.
In contrast, the driest month September offers drier and sunnier days, with around 2.7 mm (0.1 in) of rainfall over 2 rainy days. For more details, please visit our Reno Precipitation page.
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.
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%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.
Monthly ratings reflect general weather comfort, based on daytime temperature and rainfall. Swimming and winter conditions are highlighted separately where relevant.
April, May, June, September and October typically offer the most optimal weather in Reno. In contrast, July tends to have less optimal conditions. Reno has very little rainfall year-round, with very warm summers and cold winters.
Daytime highs range from 7°C (45°F) in December to 34°C (93°F) in July. Nighttime lows range from -5°C (23°F) to 15°C (59°F). Temperatures vary considerably through the year.
Annual rainfall is around 188 mm (7.4 in). December is the wettest month with 30 mm (1.2 in), while September is the driest with 2.7 mm (0.1 in). In the coldest months, precipitation may fall as snow/rain.
Reno receives around 3,642 hours of sunshine per year. July is the sunniest month with 424 hours, while December is the cloudiest with just 187 hours. Overall, Reno enjoys abundant sunshine.
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Burning man festival
In the middle of the Black Rock Desert every year a surreal city arises, the third largest city in Nevada complete with 50,000 inhabitants. This is most well-known festival in the world; Burning Man.
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