Reno weather by month
Average highs run from 48°F in January to 94°F in July, and January nights average 26°F. It gets 7 inches of rain and melted snow a year and 21 inches of snow. Expect about 65 days a year at 90°F or hotter. Nights drop below freezing about 122 times a year. The most comfortable months are May to June and September.
Best time to visit Reno
For comfortable weather, go in May to June and September. In those months the average high stays between 62°F and 86°F, nights average 42°F or warmer, and rain stays under 4.5 inches for the month.
Month by month
| Month | High | Low | Precip. | Snow | Wet days | Days 90°F+ | Nights below 32°F | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 48°F | 26°F | 1.3 in | 5.2 in | 3 | 0 | 26 | cold |
| February | 52°F | 29°F | 1.0 in | 5.2 in | 3 | 0 | 22 | cool |
| March | 59°F | 34°F | 0.8 in | 2.9 in | 2 | 0 | 15 | cool |
| April | 65°F | 39°F | 0.4 in | 0.4 in | 2 | 0 | 7 | mild days, chilly nights |
| May | 74°F | 47°F | 0.6 in | 0.1 in | 2 | 2 | 1 | mild |
| June | 85°F | 54°F | 0.4 in | 0.0 in | 1 | 10 | 0 | warm |
| July | 94°F | 60°F | 0.2 in | 0.0 in | 1 | 24 | 0 | hot |
| August | 92°F | 58°F | 0.2 in | 0.0 in | 1 | 22 | 0 | hot |
| September | 84°F | 50°F | 0.2 in | 0.0 in | 1 | 8 | 0 | warm |
| October | 70°F | 40°F | 0.5 in | 0.1 in | 1 | 0 | 5 | mild days, chilly nights |
| November | 57°F | 31°F | 0.6 in | 1.8 in | 2 | 0 | 19 | cool |
| December | 47°F | 26°F | 1.1 in | 5.2 in | 2 | 0 | 27 | cold |
| Year | 69°F avg | 41°F avg | 7.4 in | 20.9 in | 20 | 65 | 122 |
"Wet days" are days with at least 0.1 inch of precipitation. "Feels" is a plain-language label for the average high. Normals for 1991-2020 from NOAA NCEI, station Reno Tahoe Intl. Airport, NV (USW00023185), 3.9 miles from the city center. Averages describe typical conditions, not a forecast.
Sunrise, sunset and daylight in Reno
The shortest day is December 21, with 9h 22m of daylight; the longest is June 21, with 14h 57m. The earliest sunset comes around December 5 (4:34 pm) and the latest around June 22 (8:30 pm). The sun sets after 8 pm on 94 days a year.
| On the 15th of | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:18 am | 4:59 pm | 9h 42m |
| February | 6:51 am | 5:35 pm | 10h 44m |
| March | 7:10 am | 7:06 pm | 11h 56m |
| April | 6:21 am | 7:37 pm | 13h 15m |
| May | 5:45 am | 8:06 pm | 14h 21m |
| June | 5:31 am | 8:28 pm | 14h 57m |
| July | 5:44 am | 8:25 pm | 14h 40m |
| August | 6:12 am | 7:54 pm | 13h 42m |
| September | 6:40 am | 7:07 pm | 12h 26m |
| October | 7:09 am | 6:19 pm | 11h 10m |
| November | 6:43 am | 4:43 pm | 10h 00m |
| December | 7:12 am | 4:36 pm | 9h 23m |
Calculated for 2026 at the center of Reno with NOAA's solar equations, in local clock time (Pacific Time, including daylight saving time where it applies). Times shift by a minute or two from year to year.
Is Reno getting warmer?
The last 10 years averaged 2.2°F warmer than the 20th century. See the climate stripes for Reno.Frequently asked questions
What is the warmest month in Reno?
July is the warmest month, with an average high of 94°F and an average low of 60°F (NOAA 1991-2020 normals).
What is the coldest month in Reno?
December is the coldest, with average lows of 26°F and highs of 47°F.
What is the rainiest month in Reno?
January gets the most precipitation, 1.3 inches on average. July is the driest at 0.2 inches.
Does it snow in Reno?
Yes. Reno averages 21 inches of snow a year.
When is the best time to visit Reno?
For comfortable weather, May to June and September. Those months average highs between 62 and 86°F with lows of 42°F or more and modest rain.
Thinking of moving to Reno?
See what homes, rent and everyday prices cost, who lives there and how it compares with nearby cities on the full Reno profile.
Compare the weather: Reno vs Sparks, Reno vs Rocklin, Reno vs Folsom, Reno vs Roseville.