Climate Insights for Reno

The climate in Reno is temperate. The average annual temperature is 10°C and approximately 492mm of precipitation falls per year. January is the wettest month, receiving around 84mm of rainfall. Reno is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: July, August, June. The coldest months are February, January, December, when temperatures can drop to -4°C. Reno experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.

Reno has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 36°C from the coldest to warmest months. The warmest month is July, when average highs reach 32°C and the mean temperature sits around 24°C. The coldest month is February, when overnight lows fall to -4°C and the daily average is 1°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 14°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between September and October, with a 7°C shift in average temperatures.

Reno is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 492mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 41mm per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 84mm of rainfall. December and March also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 9mm. That's 76mm less than January, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic. Reno receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 232cm annually from January through December. The snowiest month is January, with approximately 61cm. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.

Reno is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 7km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is June, averaging 8km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in December, with average winds dropping to 6km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 2km/h between the calmest and windiest months.

It is currently summer in Reno, which began on June 21, 2026. Reno is in the Northern Hemisphere, where spring begins in March, summer in June, autumn in September, and winter in December. The warmest period peaks in July at around 32°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in February near -4°C. Autumn is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 (7 days from now).

The best time to visit Reno is during June, July, August and September, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 21°C with modest rainfall averaging 11mm per month. By contrast, February can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to -4°C. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Reno based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Snow is measured in centimetres (cm) and reflects average monthly snowfall accumulation. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.