SeasonMapReno weather in May
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May in Reno: nice, a little rain, with clean air — an excellent time to visit.
#3 of 12 months in Reno · #257 of 1383 destinations to visit in May · comfort 89/100 (tier A)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
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Reno climate normals — May
| Daytime high | 21°C / 71°F | 😎 nice |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 8°C / 47°F | |
| Rainfall | 31 mm / 1.2 in | 🌦 some rain |
| Rainy days | 9 days | |
| Humidity | 51% | 🍃 comfortable |
| Dew point | 2°C / 36°F | |
| Sunshine | 12.7 h/day | |
| Daylight | 14.4 h | |
| Wind | 16 km/h / 10 mph | |
| Snowfall | 3.4 cm / 1.3 in | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 49 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Reno in May
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.
Busyone of its best months for weather(estimated)
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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).
Best weatherReno's best weather comes in May, June and September — separate windows, not one continuous season.
Best weatherFair weatherToughest weather
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.
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Reno in May — FAQ
- Is May a good time to visit Reno?
- May in Reno: nice, a little rain, with clean air — an excellent time to visit. It ranks #3 of 12 months for Reno on SeasonMap's comfort score (89/100).
- What is the weather like in Reno in May?
- In May, Reno averages a daily high of 21.4°C and a low of 8.3°C, with about 31.3 mm of rain over roughly 8.6 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Reno in May?
- Reno has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 49 in May.
- Does it snow in Reno in May?
- Reno sees roughly 3.4 cm of snowfall in May.
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Similar destinations in North America — May
Within 300 km: Yosemite National Park's Dogwood in the valley around 15 Apr – 20 May, and San Francisco's Gray whale migration around 15 Dec – 15 May.