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Nevada Weather in May

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Nevada, the United States of America in May.

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Planning a getaway to Nevada, the United States of America this May and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:

What to Expect in Nevada in May

Nevada, the United States of America is a region in the United States of America. Nevada, the United States of America has a wide variety of climate types. During May, you can expect temperatures that range from mild to very warm and precipitation levels ranging from almost none to moderate.

Temperatures

The average highest temperatures fluctuate between mild in Tahoe Village at 14°C (57°F) to very warm in Laughlin at 34°C (93°F). Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 19°C (66°F) in Laughlin and 1°C (34°F) in Tahoe Village. 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.

To explore the conditions in Nevada, the United States of America in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From almost no rainfall in Laughlin with an average of 1.4 mm (0.1 in) to moderate rainfall in Jackpot with 39 mm (1.5 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine is generally plentiful throughout many areas. Las Vegas enjoys about 386 hours of sunlight, ideal for those seeking sunny weather.

Explore Nevada by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Nevada — and find the best time to visit. (based on Las Vegas)

January15°C (59°F) February18°C (64°F) March22°C (72°F) April26°C (79°F) May31°C (88°F) June38°C (100°F) This monthJuly40°C (104°F) August39°C (102°F) September35°C (95°F) October27°C (81°F) November20°C (68°F) December13°C (55°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Nevada in May

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Nevada.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Nevada

What is the weather like in May for some of the most popular destinations in Nevada, the United States of America?

Temperature range in Nevada (May)

Precipitation variation in Nevada (May)

Las Vegas

In May Las Vegas generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C (88°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 18°C (64°F) and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
26°C (79°F)
31°C (88°F)
38°C (100°F)
Min temperature
13°C (55°F)
18°C (64°F)
24°C (75°F)
Monthly sun hours
336 hours
386 hours
411 hours
Monthly rainfall
4.1 mm (0.2 in)
2.7 mm (0.1 in)
0.7 mm (0.03 in)
Monthly rainy days
a single day
a single day
0 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
unpleasant
Climate in Las Vegas →

Incline Village

In May Incline Village generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C (59°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 1°C (34°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
11°C (52°F)
15°C (59°F)
21°C (70°F)
Min temperature
-2°C (28°F)
1°C (34°F)
5°C (41°F)
Monthly sun hours
332 hours
375 hours
393 hours
Monthly rainfall
43 mm (1.7 in)
33 mm (1.3 in)
11 mm (0.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
9 days
8 days
3 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
tolerable
perfect
Climate in Incline Village →

Reno

In May Reno generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 23°C (73°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C (45°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
18°C (64°F)
23°C (73°F)
29°C (84°F)
Min temperature
3°C (37°F)
7°C (45°F)
11°C (52°F)
Monthly sun hours
332 hours
375 hours
393 hours
Monthly rainfall
16 mm (0.6 in)
16 mm (0.6 in)
11 mm (0.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
5 days
6 days
3 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Reno →

Laughlin

In May Laughlin generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 34°C (93°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 19°C (66°F) and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
29°C (84°F)
34°C (93°F)
41°C (106°F)
Min temperature
14°C (57°F)
19°C (66°F)
24°C (75°F)
Monthly rainfall
5.7 mm (0.2 in)
1.4 mm (0.1 in)
0.3 mm (0.01 in)
Monthly rainy days
2 days
a single day
0 days
Weather conditions
perfect
pleasant
unpleasant
Climate in Laughlin →

Mesquite

In May Mesquite generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 33°C (91°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C (61°F) and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
28°C (82°F)
33°C (91°F)
40°C (104°F)
Min temperature
10°C (50°F)
16°C (61°F)
21°C (70°F)
Monthly rainfall
10 mm (0.4 in)
4.1 mm (0.2 in)
1.1 mm (0.04 in)
Monthly rainy days
3 days
2 days
a single day
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
unpleasant
Climate in Mesquite →

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Popular cities in May

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Nevada in May.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Las Vegas 31°C (88°F) 18°C (64°F) 2.7 mm (0.1 in)
Incline Village 15°C (59°F) 1°C (34°F) 33 mm (1.3 in)
Reno 23°C (73°F) 7°C (45°F) 16 mm (0.6 in)
Laughlin 34°C (93°F) 19°C (66°F) 1.4 mm (0.1 in)
Mesquite 33°C (91°F) 16°C (61°F) 4.1 mm (0.2 in)
Pahrump 29°C (84°F) 13°C (55°F) 3.1 mm (0.1 in)

Nevada weather in May: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Nevada, the United States of America in May?

Nevada, the United States of America typically experiences pleasant weather in May, part of the season. Daytime highs in Las Vegas average around 31°C (88°F), and temperatures drop to about 18°C (64°F) at night.

What is the average temperature in Nevada, the United States of America in May?

Daytime temperatures in Las Vegas peak at roughly 31°C (88°F) in May, dropping to about 18°C (64°F) overnight.

Does Nevada, the United States of America get a lot of rain in May?

Not particularly. Las Vegas averages just 2.7 mm (0.1 in) of rain in May, making it a mostly dry month for Nevada, the United States of America.

Is May a Good Time to Visit Nevada, the United States of America?

In our opinion, May is a good time to visit Nevada, the United States of America 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, the United States of America is in February, March, April, October and November with generally perfect weather in Las Vegas. On the other hand, the months of June, July, August and September tend to have poor weather conditions.

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