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

What kind of weather does May bring to Reno? Our guide gives you the essential weather details for this month.

Temperatures

The weather in Reno is usually perfect in May, featuring high temperatures and low rainfall. The daytime often sees temperatures reaching 23°C, but nighttime brings a cool-down to 7°C.

Precipitation

Reno in May usually receives low rainfall, averaging around 16 mm for the month. Past climate data indicates that roughly 6 days will see rain.

Average sunshine

With approximately 375 hours hours of sun, the days are filled with brightness. It makes it a perfect month for outdoor activities.

So this is a great month to visit if you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures. April, May, June, August, September and October typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Reno, monthly averages in May

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 7°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 23°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 20%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 16 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 6 days  
HumidityHumidity 43%  
SunshineSunshine 375 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 84%  

Where to go in the United States of America in May

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

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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?

For visitors traveling to Reno, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings.

What To Do

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

Cycling
10/10
Walking
10/10
Barbeque
9/10
Camping
5/10
Outdoor sports
10/10

Interested in more climate information?

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