Best time to visit Ely, NV

A month-by-month travel weather guide based on NOAA 30-year climate normals.

The most comfortable travel window in Ely runs from August through September — 2 months of pleasant temperatures and modest rainfall.

January Cold
High
41.0°F
Low
12.4°F
Precip
0.75 in

Winter weather. Plan around weather; good for snow sports if applicable.

Daylight ≈ 9h 32m

February Cold
High
43.8°F
Low
16.2°F
Precip
0.84 in

Winter weather. Plan around weather; good for snow sports if applicable.

Daylight ≈ 10h 31m

March Cool
High
52.4°F
Low
22.9°F
Precip
0.98 in

Mild but on the chilly side. Pack a jacket; great for hiking and city walks.

Daylight ≈ 11h 44m

April Cool
High
58.9°F
Low
27.5°F
Precip
1.07 in

Mild but on the chilly side. Pack a jacket; great for hiking and city walks.

Daylight ≈ 13h 2m

May Cool
High
68.9°F
Low
34.0°F
Precip
1.05 in

Mild but on the chilly side. Pack a jacket; great for hiking and city walks.

Daylight ≈ 14h 9m

June Good
High
81.1°F
Low
41.4°F
Precip
0.56 in

Comfortable for most activities. Bring layers; nights can be cool.

Daylight ≈ 14h 43m

July Hot
High
89.4°F
Low
49.1°F
Precip
0.63 in

Summer heat. Avoid midday exertion; aim for morning and evening activities.

Daylight ≈ 14h 30m

August Good
High
87.3°F
Low
47.6°F
Precip
0.79 in

Comfortable for most activities. Bring layers; nights can be cool.

Daylight ≈ 13h 33m

September Good
High
78.0°F
Low
38.8°F
Precip
0.64 in

Comfortable for most activities. Bring layers; nights can be cool.

Daylight ≈ 12h 15m

October Cool
High
64.5°F
Low
28.3°F
Precip
0.80 in

Mild but on the chilly side. Pack a jacket; great for hiking and city walks.

Daylight ≈ 10h 56m

November Cool
High
50.9°F
Low
19.2°F
Precip
0.63 in

Mild but on the chilly side. Pack a jacket; great for hiking and city walks.

Daylight ≈ 9h 48m

December Cold
High
40.8°F
Low
11.7°F
Precip
0.67 in

Winter weather. Plan around weather; good for snow sports if applicable.

Daylight ≈ 9h 15m

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