Reno weather in January (Nevada, United States of America)

Is Reno a good destination in January, weather-wise? This guide provides the necessary weather information for your travel plans.

Temperatures

During January, Reno usually has low temperatures and low snow/rainfall. January is typically considered a winter month. During the daylight hours, temperatures often reach 8°C. After dark they usually decrease to around -4°C.

Precipitation

Reno in January usually receives low snow/rainfall, averaging around 26 mm for the month. Past climate data indicates that roughly 6 days will see snow/rain.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 196 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Reno. April, May, June, August, September and October generally stand out with the best circumstances. While January and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Reno climate page with graphs.

 

Reno, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature -4°C  

Max Temperature 8°C  

Chance of Rain 20%  

Precipitation 26 mm  

Rainy days 6 days  

Humidity 68%  

Sunshine 196 hours  

Percentage Sunshine 65%  

Where to go in the United States of America in January

Find out more about the weather in the United States of America and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

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

So, what should you wear in this month?

Wear a base layer in cold weather; this is the #1 thing you can do to increase your overall body temperature. Also, consider bringing a rain jacket as there might be some rain.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

5/10

Cycling

4/10

Walking

4/10

Camping

2/10

Outdoor sports

4/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Reno.

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