Reno climate
Reno (Nevada, United States) has a hot-summer Mediterranean climate (Köppen Csa). The average temperature over the year is 11 °C53 °F, and about 534 mm21 in of precipitation falls in an average year.
Temperature by month
Precipitation by month
Reno climate table
| Month | High °C°F | Low °C°F | Mean °C°F | Precip. mmin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 643 | −327 | 235 | 742.9 |
| Feb | 745 | −228 | 337 | 823.2 |
| Mar | 1152 | 032 | 542 | 763.0 |
| Apr | 1559 | 236 | 847 | 441.7 |
| May | 2169 | 744 | 1456 | 311.2 |
| Jun | 2781 | 1152 | 1966 | 110.5 |
| Jul | 3391 | 1660 | 2476 | 70.3 |
| Aug | 3289 | 1559 | 2374 | 60.2 |
| Sep | 2781 | 1152 | 1966 | 80.3 |
| Oct | 1966 | 542 | 1254 | 341.3 |
| Nov | 1152 | 032 | 642 | 582.3 |
| Dec | 642 | −326 | 134 | 1034.0 |
| Year | 3391 | −326 | 1153 | 53421 |
“Year” row: highest monthly high, lowest monthly low, annual mean and annual total.
| Month | Humid. | Cloud | Solar | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 76% | 59% | 2.4 | 9:40 |
| Feb | 73% | 58% | 3.4 | 10:39 |
| Mar | 71% | 55% | 4.8 | 11:50 |
| Apr | 65% | 49% | 6.3 | 13:12 |
| May | 57% | 43% | 7.3 | 14:20 |
| Jun | 44% | 27% | 8.3 | 14:57 |
| Jul | 32% | 23% | 8.0 | 14:42 |
| Aug | 29% | 21% | 7.3 | 13:42 |
| Sep | 34% | 22% | 5.9 | 12:23 |
| Oct | 47% | 33% | 4.3 | 11:05 |
| Nov | 63% | 49% | 2.8 | 9:56 |
| Dec | 77% | 62% | 2.0 | 9:23 |
Humid. = average relative humidity at 2 m; cloud = average cloud amount; solar = average daily solar energy reaching the ground in kWh/m² (all-sky); daylight in hours:minutes, calculated for the 15th of each month.
What the climate of Reno is like
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 33 °C91 °F and a low of 16 °C60 °F. The coldest is December, when highs average 6 °C42 °F and lows −3 °C26 °F. Seasons are strongly marked: the warmest month is on average 23.2 °C41.7 °F warmer than the coldest.
Annual precipitation is moderate at about 534 mm21 in. The wettest three-month stretch is December–February, which brings 48% of the annual total. Months with less than 20 mm0.8 in on average: June–September. The wettest month is December (103 mm4.0 in), the driest is August (6 mm0.2 in).
Relative humidity ranges from 29% in August to 77% in December. The clearest skies (lowest average cloud amount, 21%) are typical of August. Average wind speed near the ground ranges from 5 km/h (3 mph) in January to 6 km/h (4 mph) in April. Daylight lasts from about 9.4 hours in December to 14.9 hours in June.
Best time to visit Reno
Based on these averages, the most comfortable months for sightseeing and outdoor activities are May and June and September and October: average highs of 19 °C66 °F to 27 °C81 °F with 8 mm0.3 in to 34 mm1.3 in of precipitation per month.
The most challenging month is December, which is cold, with average highs of 6 °C42 °F.
Comfort score: months are ranked by how close they come to an average high of 21–28 °C (70–82 °F), lows above 5 °C (41 °F), little precipitation and moderate humidity. The best-ranked months of each place are recommended, even where none meets all of these. These are general rules of thumb applied to long-term averages.
What to pack for Reno
- Winter (December–February) — highs 642 to 7 °C45 °F, lows −326 to −2 °C28 °F, about 86 mm3.4 in of precipitation a month. Pack a warm coat, layers and closed shoes and shoes with good grip, as frost is common.
- Spring (March–May) — highs 1152 to 21 °C69 °F, lows 032 to 7 °C44 °F, about 50 mm2.0 in of precipitation a month. Pack long sleeves, a sweater and a medium jacket and an extra layer for the cooler mornings and evenings.
- Summer (June–August) — highs 2781 to 33 °C91 °F, lows 1152 to 16 °C60 °F, about 8 mm0.3 in of precipitation a month. Pack very light, breathable clothing, a sun hat and plenty of water and an extra layer for the cooler mornings and evenings.
- Autumn (September–November) — highs 1152 to 27 °C81 °F, lows 032 to 11 °C52 °F, about 33 mm1.3 in of precipitation a month. Pack light layers — T-shirts plus a light sweater or jacket and an extra layer for the cooler mornings and evenings.
How Reno compares
Compared with Sacramento, about 179 km to the southwest, Reno is on average 5.9 °C10.7 °F cooler and receives 6% less precipitation (534 mm21 in vs 567 mm22 in). The difference is largest in December (8.3 °C15 °F cooler).
Of the 222 places in the United States covered by World Climates, Reno is the 164th warmest by annual mean temperature and the 162nd wettest by annual precipitation. See all of them on the United States climate page.
Places in other countries with the most similar temperature and rainfall pattern: Nevşehir (Turkey, BSk), Konya (Turkey, Csa) and Isparta (Turkey, Csa).
Nearby places
- Roseville 154 km · 18 °C64 °F · 704 mm28 in
- Chico 175 km · 18 °C64 °F · 791 mm31 in
- Sacramento 179 km · 17 °C63 °F · 567 mm22 in
- Stockton 217 km · 17 °C63 °F · 449 mm18 in
- Modesto 234 km · 17 °C63 °F · 421 mm17 in
- Fairfield 240 km · 15 °C60 °F · 467 mm18 in
- Antioch 242 km · 15 °C60 °F · 467 mm18 in
- Concord 258 km · 15 °C59 °F · 467 mm18 in
Frequently asked questions
What is the warmest month in Reno?
July is the warmest month in Reno, with an average high of 33 °C (91 °F) and an average low of 16 °C (60 °F).
What is the coldest month in Reno?
December is the coldest month, with an average high of 6 °C (42 °F) and an average low of -3 °C (26 °F).
When does it rain the most in Reno?
December is the wettest month with about 103 mm (4.0 in) of precipitation; August is the driest with about 6 mm (0.2 in).
What is the best time to visit Reno?
Judging by long-term averages, the most comfortable months are May and June and September and October.
About this data
All figures are 25-year averages (January 2001 – December 2025) from the NASA POWER project. Temperature, humidity, wind and precipitation come from the MERRA-2 reanalysis (precipitation is the bias-corrected MERRA-2 product), cloud and solar values from CERES satellite data. They describe a grid cell of roughly 50–70 km, not a single weather station, so they can differ from airport records — most of all on coasts, in mountains and for rainfall. Average highs and lows are the monthly mean temperature plus/minus half of the average daily temperature range. Counts of rainy days are not part of this dataset.
The grid cell’s average elevation is 1,774 m, while Reno lies at about 1,373 m. Temperatures on this page were therefore adjusted by +2.6 °C4.7 °F using the standard lapse rate of 6.5 °C per 1,000 m.