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

What can you expect from the weather in Reno during May? Wondering if it's an optimal time for a visit? This page provides detailed information on the weather conditions for that month.

In Reno the weather in May is generally perfect, characterized by high temperatures and low rainfall. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 23°C, while night temperatures can drop to 7°C.

Reno in May usually receives low rainfall, averaging around 16 mm for the month. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 6 days of the month will see rainfall.

With around 375 hours of sunshine, the days are mostly sunny. It gives a pleasant and vibrant feel to the area.

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 Temperature 7°C  

Max Temperature 23°C  

Chance of Rain 20%  

Precipitation 16 mm  

Rainy days 6 days  

Humidity 43%  

Sunshine 375 hours  

Percentage 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 in May and which places have the best weather 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 Reno in May?

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 in May.

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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