Climate Insights for Reno

The climate in Reno is temperate. The average annual temperature is 10°C and approximately 468mm of precipitation falls per year. January is the wettest month, receiving around 82mm 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 December, February, January, when temperatures can drop to -4°C. Snowfall occurs from January to December, with around 156cm accumulating over the season.

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 23°C. The coldest month is December, when overnight lows fall to -4°C and the daily average is 0°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 14°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 7°C shift in average temperatures.

Reno is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 468mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 39mm per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 82mm of rainfall. December and March also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is June, with just 11mm. That's 72mm 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. Snowfall is a regular feature from January to December, with around 156cm accumulating over the season. January typically sees the most snow at around 43cm.

Reno is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 13km/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 16km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in December, with average winds dropping to 10km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 6km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to pick up during the summer months. The seasonal averages are 11km/h in winter, 15km/h in spring, 15km/h in summer, 12km/h in autumn.

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It is currently spring in Reno, which began on March 20, 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 December near -4°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 51 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 12mm per month. By contrast, December 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.