Nevada weather in May
Thinking about venturing to Nevada this May and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:
What is the weather like in Nevada in May?
Nevada is a region in the United States of America. Nevada has a wide variety of climate types. During May, you can expect temperatures that range from moderate to very warm and precipitation levels ranging from almost none to moderate.
The average highest temperatures fluctuate between moderate in Stateline at 14°C to very warm in Laughlin at 34°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 19°C in Laughlin and 1°C in Stateline. The temperatures mentioned for both day and night are typical averages. However some days might get even hotter. It's best to stay prepared by wearing cloths suitable for the warmth.
In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From almost no rainfall in Laughlin with an average of 1.4 mm to moderate rainfall in Jackpot with 39 mm. The city Las Vegas usually sees around 386 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.
For a closer look at May's conditions in Nevada, see the map below. For a more detailed look at Nevada's yearly weather, check out our Nevada climate page.
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What is the weather like in May for the 5 most popular destinations in Nevada?
Las Vegas
In May Las Vegas generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 18°C and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Incline Village
In May Incline Village generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 1°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Reno
In May Reno generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 23°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Laughlin
In May Laughlin generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 34°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 19°C and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Mesquite
In May Mesquite generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 33°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Nevada, in the United States of America.
Is May the best time to visit Nevada?
We believe that May is one of the best times to visit Nevada with overall perfect weather in Las Vegas. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.
On average, the best time to visit Nevada is in February, March, April, May, October and November with generally perfect weather in Las Vegas. On the other hand, the months of June, July and August tend to have unpleasant weather conditions.
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