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The best time to visit Reno

Month-by-month climate averages for Reno, NV, so you can pick your dates on data rather than guesswork.

Short answer

The most comfortable time to visit Reno is usually April, May and October, when daytime highs sit in the pleasant 60-78°F range and the heaviest March rain is behind you.

Reno is warmest in July (highs near 95°F) and coldest in January (lows around 25°F), with roughly 16 inches of precipitation across the year and March the wettest month. The sweet spot for most visitors is April, May and October. Expect overnight frost in January, February, March and December.

These are long-run averages. For the actual days you are travelling, check the live Reno forecast — and note how much the models agree, because that tells you how much to trust it.

Reno weather by month

what to expect in Reno through the year

Here is Reno's typical weather in each month: the average daytime high and overnight low in °F, how each month feels, and the wettest month marked. Use it to plan any trip to Reno by season.

Jan
40°
25°
Cool
Feb
42°
26°
Cool
Mar
46°
29°
Cool
Wettest
Apr
61°
37°
Mild
May
71°
46°
Mild
Jun
82°
55°
Warm
Jul
95°
63°
Hot
Aug
87°
59°
Hot
Sep
79°
53°
Warm
Oct
69°
45°
Mild
Nov
50°
32°
Cool
Dec
46°
31°
Cool

Common questions

When is the best time to visit Reno?
The most comfortable time to visit Reno is usually April, May and October, when daytime highs sit in the pleasant 60-78°F range and the heaviest March rain is behind you.
What is the warmest month in Reno?
July is the warmest month in Reno, averaging highs near 95°F.
What is the coldest month in Reno?
January is the coldest month in Reno, with lows around 25°F. Overnight frost is likely in January, February, March and December.
When is the rainy season in Reno?
The wettest month in Reno is usually March, out of roughly 16 inches of precipitation across the year.

Reno month by month