SeasonMapReno weather in March
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March in Reno: cool, a little rain, with clean air — a great time to visit.
#7 of 12 months in Reno · #712 of 1383 destinations to visit in March · comfort 75/100 (tier B)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
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Reno climate normals — March
| Daytime high | 13°C / 55°F | 🙂 cool |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 0°C / 33°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 10°C / 50°F | |
| Rainfall | 38 mm / 1.5 in | 🌦 some rain |
| Rainy days | 6 days | |
| Humidity | 69% | 💧 humid |
| Dew point | -5°C / 24°F | |
| Sunshine | 10 h/day | |
| Daylight | 12 h | |
| Wind | 13 km/h / 8 mph | |
| Snowfall | 13.6 cm / 5.4 in | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 46 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Reno in March
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.
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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 March
Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.
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Tahoe ski season
20 Nov – 15 Apr · usuallyReno is the cheap bed for the north Tahoe resorts, forty-five minutes up the hill at Mount Rose and an hour to the lake. Big Sierra storms close the passes and the I-80 chain controls for days at a time. 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 March — FAQ
- Is March a good time to visit Reno?
- March in Reno: cool, a little rain, with clean air — a great time to visit. It ranks #7 of 12 months for Reno on SeasonMap's comfort score (75/100).
- What is the weather like in Reno in March?
- In March, Reno averages a daily high of 12.9°C and a low of 0.3°C, with about 38.2 mm of rain over roughly 5.9 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Reno in March?
- Reno has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 46 in March.
- Does it snow in Reno in March?
- Reno sees roughly 13.6 cm of snowfall in March.
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Similar destinations in North America — March
Within 300 km: Sacramento's Almond blossom around 10 Feb – 10 Mar, and Napa's Mustard season around 15 Jan – 20 Mar.