SeasonMapReno weather in July
United States
July in Reno: sweltering, dry — a great time to visit.
#8 of 12 months in Reno · #833 of 1383 destinations to visit in July · comfort 74/100 (tier B)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
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Reno climate normals — July
| Daytime high | 35°C / 96°F | 🔥 sweltering |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 17°C / 63°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 34°C / 93°F | |
| Rainfall | 5 mm / 0.2 in | ☀️ dry |
| Rainy days | 1 days | |
| Humidity | 30% | 🌵 dry |
| Dew point | 3°C / 37°F | |
| Sunshine | 13.5 h/day | |
| Daylight | 14.6 h | |
| Wind | 14 km/h / 9 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 54 | 🙂 moderate |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Reno in July
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, Summer break in United States, school holidays in 2 of the markets that fill it(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 July
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 ↗
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 July — FAQ
- Is July a good time to visit Reno?
- July in Reno: sweltering, dry — a great time to visit. It ranks #8 of 12 months for Reno on SeasonMap's comfort score (74/100).
- What is the weather like in Reno in July?
- In July, Reno averages a daily high of 35.4°C and a low of 17°C, with about 4.5 mm of rain over roughly 0.9 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Reno in July?
- Reno has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 54 in July.
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Similar destinations in North America — July
Within 300 km: South Lake Tahoe's Lights on the Lake fireworks on 3–5 Jul, and Sacramento's California State Fair around 10–27 Jul.