SeasonMapReno weather in August
United States
August in Reno: hot, dry, with clean air — an excellent time to visit.
#6 of 12 months in Reno · #553 of 1383 destinations to visit in August · comfort 83/100 (tier A)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
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Reno climate normals — August
| Daytime high | 34°C / 93°F | 🥵 hot |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 16°C / 60°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 33°C / 91°F | |
| Rainfall | 9 mm / 0.4 in | ☀️ dry |
| Rainy days | 2 days | |
| Humidity | 34% | 🌵 dry |
| Dew point | 3°C / 38°F | |
| Sunshine | 12.5 h/day | |
| Daylight | 13.7 h | |
| Wind | 13 km/h / 8 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 44 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Reno in August
How busy the place itself is — school and mass holidays, the months an editor tagged, and how sought-after the weather makes them. Never part of the comfort score.
Peak crowdsHot August Nights, Burning Man week, Summer break in United States(estimated)
Peak crowdsBusyShoulder seasonQuiet
Best months for Reno's weather
Ranked by this destination's own climate comfort score across the year — a different thing from how busy it gets (see Crowds above).
Fair weatherReno's best weather comes in May, June and September — separate windows, not one continuous season.
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What's on in Reno in August
Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.
- Hazard
Wildfire smoke
1 Jul – 30 Sep · usuallySmoke seasonSmoke from fires in the northern Sierra and inland California settles into the Truckee Meadows and can sit for a week, hiding the mountains from downtown. Some summers barely register; others are unbreathable. Source ↗
- Festival
Hot August Nights
30 Jul – 8 AugMajor festivalCrowdedBook earlyTen days of classic cars cruising Virginia Street and filling the casino lots, with drag races and an auction attached. Rooms downtown go at holiday prices and the noise runs late. Source ↗
- Festival
Burning Man week
24 Aug – 8 Sep · usuallyMajor festivalCrowdedBook earlyReno is the gateway to Black Rock City, and for the week ending on Labor Day the airport, the hire cars and every hardware store in town are working to a different clock. Exodus traffic backs up US-447 for hours. Source ↗
Nearby, and something's on
Within 300 km of Reno — a day trip or a short hop — with something on this month. Never part of the comfort score.
Where is Reno?
Reno in August — FAQ
- Is August a good time to visit Reno?
- August in Reno: hot, dry, with clean air — an excellent time to visit. It ranks #6 of 12 months for Reno on SeasonMap's comfort score (83/100).
- What is the weather like in Reno in August?
- In August, Reno averages a daily high of 33.8°C and a low of 15.5°C, with about 8.9 mm of rain over roughly 1.7 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Reno in August?
- Reno has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 44 in August.
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Similar destinations in North America — August
Within 300 km: Yosemite National Park's Tioga and Glacier Point roads open around 10 May – 10 Nov, and South Lake Tahoe's Lake warm enough to swim around 10 Jul – 10 Sep.