AI-generatedReno at a glance
- Best time
- May – Jun, Sep – Oct
- Warmest month
- Jul · 33°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,940 h
- Rain a year
- 284 mm
- Climate
- Continental
- Time zone
- UTC−8 / UTC−7
- Elevation
- 1,373 m
Climate in Reno
Reno has warm to hot summers and cold winters with occasional snow. July is the warmest month with average highs of 33 °C, while January is the coolest at 4 °C. With around 2,940 hours of sunshine a year, Reno is sunny; July is the sunniest month with 11.4 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Excellent
Best time to visit: May – June, September – October
Good forSightseeing & walks
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 10°
- Midday, 13:00: about 18°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 18°
- Evening, 20:00: about 14°
- Night, 23:00: about 12°
07:0818:22
Cool evenings: pack a jumper or a jacket.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 06:51–07:44 · evening 17:45–18:38
- Blue hour
- Morning 06:41–06:51 · evening 18:38–18:49
Golden hour: the sun between 4° below and 6° above the horizon; blue hour: 6° to 4° below it. Times for the 15th of the month; mountains and clouds shift the light.
What is the weather like in Reno in October?
In October, Reno is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 22 mm in total. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Reno.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 14 min07:08 – 18:22
- UV index
- 5 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 10 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 31 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Snow days
- 0 days1 cm or more of fresh snowAll months
- Time zone
- UTC−7America/Los_Angeles
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %100 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %77 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %100 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “City break”.
What to pack in October
- Sunscreen
- A jumper for the evenings
Sunshine hours in Reno
Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.
In October, the sun shines for about 7.6 of 11.2 hours of daylight in Reno, 68 % of the day.
Sunshine hours: estimated from radiation data (ERA5, 1996–2025) and calibrated against measured station values; no weather station is close enough here. Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
UV index in Reno
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 5 · moderateAround midday seek shade; use sunscreen, a hat and sunglasses.
The sun is strongest in June (UV 11).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 30 min
- Fair skin
- about 35 min
- Light brown skin
- about 50 min
- Olive skin
- about 65 min
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen it, water, sand and snow shorten it. Sunscreen extends the time only partly.
Monthly values: clear-sky noon estimate from the sun's angle, ozone and altitude. UV today: Open-Meteo forecast.
Rain in Reno: rainy days and rainfall
A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.
In October, Reno has about 3 rainy days with 22 mm of rain in total.
Wind and clouds in Reno
How breezy and how cloudy Reno is through the year. Tap a month to select it on the whole page.
Wind
Typical daily peak of the wind in km/h: what the afternoon breeze usually reaches, not the gusts.
In October, the wind in Reno typically peaks at 10 km/h during the day: Beaufort 2, light air.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 31 % of the sky over Reno: mostly sunny, with about 7.6 hours of sunshine a day.
Wind: mean daily maximum of the hourly wind 10 m above ground (ERA5, 1996–2025). Gusts are stronger, and the model grid of about 28 km smooths out local effects such as capes and valley winds. Clouds: mean total cloud cover of all layers over day and night (ERA5, 1996–2025). Thin high cloud counts as cover even when the sun still shines through.
Heat and humidity in Reno
How often the day gets hot in Reno (30 °C and more), and in which months heat and humidity come together. Tap a month to select it.
Heat calendar
- pleasant
- some hot or muggy days
- often muggy
- often hot
- hot and muggy
In October, Reno has about 0 hot days, with an average daytime high of 19 °C: pleasant. Heat plays no part this month.
Hot days reach at least 30 °C; a month counts as muggy when the mean dew point reaches 18 °C on at least 15 days. Averages from ERA5 and ERA5-Land, 1996–2025. Muggy nights through the year
Snow in Reno
Snow is possible in Reno, but no month makes it likely: the chance of seeing snow during a week's stay, the days with fresh snow and how much falls. Tap a month to select it.
Snow calendar
- hardly any
- possible
- likely
- very likely
In October, it hardly ever snows in Reno.
Snow days bring at least 1 cm of fresh snow. Fresh snow comes from ERA5 snowfall (1996–2025) at the height of the place, not on the slopes above it; the snow chance also weighs whether the snow settles. An estimate from climate averages, not a snow report.
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Reno
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Frost below 0°
- Cold 0–8°
- Cool 8–15°
- Pleasant 15–20°
CoolOctober: nights around 8°. A duvet at night and a jumper for the evening.
The coolest nights are in January (−3°), the warmest in July (19°). Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) from July to September. Nights fall below 8 °C on average from November to April, so the room should be heated.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 31 | 4° | −3° | 4.9 h | 7 | 42 |
| FebruaryFeb | 33 | 6° | −3° | 6.0 h | 7 | 39 |
| MarchMar | 49 | 10° | 0° | 7.2 h | 7 | 34 |
| AprilApr | 81 | 15° | 4° | 8.6 h | 6 | 23 |
| MayMay | 97 | 21° | 9° | 9.6 h | 5 | 22 |
| JuneJun | 95 | 28° | 14° | 11.1 h | 3 | 11 |
| JulyJul | 63 | 33° | 19° | 11.4 h | 2 | 6 |
| AugustAug | 72 | 32° | 18° | 10.7 h | 2 | 7 |
| SeptemberSep | 100 | 27° | 15° | 9.3 h | 2 | 9 |
| OctoberOct | 95 | 19° | 8° | 7.6 h | 3 | 22 |
| NovemberNov | 48 | 10° | 2° | 5.6 h | 5 | 24 |
| DecemberDec | 28 | 4° | −3° | 4.5 h | 7 | 46 |
Climate averages 1996–2025, not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Sources & licences
39.53° N, 119.81° W · 1,373 m · America/Los_Angeles
Best time to visit Reno
The best time to visit Reno is from May to June and from September to October. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from April to June and from September to October. The wettest month is December with 46 mm of precipitation.
Reno through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Reno in spring
Mar – May
Good
- 10–21 °C by day
- 9 h of sun a day
- 18 rainy days in all
Reno in summer
Jun – Aug
Good
- 28–33 °C by day
- 11 h of sun a day
- 7 rainy days in all
Reno in autumn
Sep – Nov
Excellent
- 10–27 °C by day
- 8 h of sun a day
- 11 rainy days in all
Reno in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 4–6 °C by day
- 5 h of sun a day
- 21 rainy days in all
Find your perfect month
Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Reno for you.
Your best months: May
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Compare two months in Reno
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
September has the better holiday weather in Reno: score 100 against 95. In September, days are 8 °C warmer than in October. September has one rainy day fewer. The sun shines 2 hours longer a day in September.
| Month | October | September |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 95 | 100better |
| Day high | 19° | 27° |
| Night low | 8° | 15° |
| Sunshine | 7.6 h | 9.3 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 3 | 2better |
| Rainfall | 22 mm | 9 mmbetter |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No sea nearby
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Apr – Jun, Sep – Oct
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Snow
Dec – Mar
Snow on 2 or more days
Reno month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
31January4° · 5 h
In January, Reno is cold: daytime highs average 4 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−3 °C). Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 42 mm. Snow falls on about 4 days. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Reno.
Reno in January33February6° · 6 h
In February, Reno is cold: daytime highs average 6 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−3 °C). Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 39 mm. Snow falls on about 4 days. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Reno.
Reno in February49March10° · 7 h
In March, Reno is cool: daytime highs average 10 °C, and nights cool down to about 0 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 34 mm. Snow falls on about 3 days. All in all, March is a so-so month for a holiday in Reno.
Reno in March81April15° · 9 h
In April, Reno is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. The sun shines for around 9 hours a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 23 mm. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, April is an excellent month for a holiday in Reno.
Reno in April97May21° · 10 h
In May, Reno is warm: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. With around 10 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain falls on about 5 days, adding up to 22 mm. All in all, May is an excellent month for a holiday in Reno.
Reno in May95June28° · 11 h
In June, Reno is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. With around 11 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 11 mm in total. On about 12 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, June is an excellent month for a holiday in Reno.
Reno in June63July33° · 11 h
In July, Reno is hot: daytime highs average 33 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. With around 11 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 2 days bring 6 mm in total. On about 26 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, July is a good month for a holiday in Reno.
Reno in July72August32° · 11 h
In August, Reno is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. With around 11 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 2 days bring 7 mm in total. On about 23 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, August is a good month for a holiday in Reno.
Reno in August100September27° · 9 h
In September, Reno is warm: daytime highs average 27 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. With around 9 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 2 days bring 9 mm in total. On about 8 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, September is an excellent month for a holiday in Reno.
Reno in September95October19° · 8 h
In October, Reno is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 22 mm in total. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Reno.
Reno in October48November10° · 6 h
In November, Reno is cool: daytime highs average 10 °C, and nights cool down to about 2 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 5 days, adding up to 24 mm. All in all, November is a so-so month for a holiday in Reno.
Reno in November28December4° · 5 h
In December, Reno is cold: daytime highs average 4 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−3 °C). Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 46 mm. Snow falls on about 4 days. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Reno.
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Reno vs. South Lake Tahoe
In October Reno has the better holiday weather (score 95 vs. 78). During the day South Lake Tahoe is 4 °C cooler than Reno. South Lake Tahoe gets one hour less sunshine a day.
| in October | Reno | South Lake Tahoe |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 95 | 78 |
| Daytime high | 19° | 15° |
| Sunshine | 8 h | 7 h |
| Rainy days | 3 | 4 |
| Best time | May – Jun, Sep – Oct | May – Oct |
Through the year
USA in October: the best places
In October, Reno ranks 9 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
- Las Vegas26°99
- 2Mariposa (Yosemite)23°98
- 3Los Angeles26°19°98
- 4Long Beach25°19°98
- 5Sedona23°97
- 6Sacramento25°96
- 7San Jose23°96
- 8Page (Lake Powell)21°96
- 9RenoThis page19°95
Planning a trip to Reno
Weather for your travel dates
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Reno in the school holidays
How the weather suits the usual holiday periods. Dates vary by school and region, so each holiday uses the months it usually falls in.
Reno has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 97) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 30).
- 71
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Good
- 14 °C by day
- 8.2 h of sun a day
- 6 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Snow
- 97
May half-term
May – Jun
ExcellentBest holidays
- 23 °C by day
- 9.9 h of sun a day
- 5 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 69
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Good
- 32 °C by day
- 10.9 h of sun a day
- 2 rainy days a month
- 95
October half-term
Oct
Excellent
- 19 °C by day
- 7.6 h of sun a day
- 3 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 30
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 4 °C by day
- 4.7 h of sun a day
- 7 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Snow
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 10 h 30 min
- Distance
- 8,320 km
- Time zone
- UTC−7
- Jet lag
- About 5 days (8 h west)
Rule of thumb for flying west: for a few days before, stay up a little later, and get afternoon and evening light at your destination.
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
Frequently asked questions about Reno
When is the best time to visit Reno?
The best time to visit Reno is from May to June and from September to October. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Reno?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 33 °C and nights around 19 °C. January is the coolest month at 4 °C.
When does it rain most in Reno?
The wettest month is December with 46 mm of precipitation. The driest month is July with 6 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Reno get?
Reno gets around 2,940 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 11.4 hours a day; in December there are 4.5 hours a day.
What time zone is Reno in?
Reno uses the time zone America/Los_Angeles: UTC−8 in January and UTC−7 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Reno?
A nonstop flight from London to Reno takes about 10 h 30 min, for a straight-line distance of about 8,320 km.
Which school holidays are best for Reno?
Reno has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 97) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 30). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 71, May half-term 97, Summer holidays 69, October half-term 95, Christmas holidays 30.
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