SeasonMapReno weather in September
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September in Reno: warm, dry, with clean air — one of the best months to visit.
#1 of 12 months in Reno · #105 of 1383 destinations to visit in September · comfort 93/100 (tier S)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
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Reno climate normals — September
| Daytime high | 28°C / 82°F | 🌤 warm |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 15°C / 59°F | |
| Rainfall | 17 mm / 0.7 in | ☀️ dry |
| Rainy days | 3 days | |
| Humidity | 45% | 🍃 comfortable |
| Dew point | 6°C / 42°F | |
| Sunshine | 11.4 h/day | |
| Daylight | 12.4 h | |
| Wind | 13 km/h / 8 mph | |
| Snowfall | 0.2 cm / 0.1 in | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 40 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Reno in September
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 crowdsBurning Man week, Great Reno Balloon Race, 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).
Best weatherReno's best weather comes in May, June and September — separate windows, not one continuous season.
September includes Burning Man week.
Best weatherFair weatherToughest weather
What's on in Reno in September
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
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 ↗
- Festival
Great Reno Balloon Race
10–13 SepMajor festivalCrowdedFour mornings of mass ascensions from Rancho San Rafael Park, free to watch, starting with a dawn patrol launch in the dark. It is over by mid-morning, so it costs you a lie-in rather than a day. 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 September — FAQ
- Is September a good time to visit Reno?
- September in Reno: warm, dry, with clean air — one of the best months to visit. It ranks #1 of 12 months for Reno on SeasonMap's comfort score (93/100).
- What is the weather like in Reno in September?
- In September, Reno averages a daily high of 27.6°C and a low of 14.9°C, with about 16.9 mm of rain over roughly 3.4 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Reno in September?
- Reno has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 40 in September.
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Similar destinations in North America — September
Within 300 km: South Lake Tahoe's Hope Valley aspens around 25 Sep – 15 Oct, and Sacramento's Farm-to-Fork Festival around 15–30 Sep.