May weather in Reno, NV
The average temperature in Reno in May is 58.9°F (45.6°F–72.3°F). Average precipitation: 0.62 inches.
May is a spring month in Reno, and is warmer than the annual average of 54.4°F. Daily temperatures swing about 26.7°F between overnight low and afternoon high. Expect about 5 days with precipitation. Daylight averages about 14h 11m. For travel, May is a comfortable month to visit.
Avg High
72.3°F
Avg Low
45.6°F
Precipitation
0.62 in
Snow
0.1 in
May records in Reno
| Date | Record High | Record Low | Record Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 1 | 82.9°F (2004) | 28.9°F (2008) | 0.20 in (2023) |
| May 2 | 87.1°F (2004) | 32.0°F (2023) | 0.65 in (2023) |
| May 3 | 90.0°F (2004) | 32.0°F (2007) | 0.57 in (2023) |
| May 4 | 84.9°F (2017) | 30.0°F (2007) | 0.19 in (2007) |
| May 5 | 82.9°F (2021) | 30.9°F (2024) | 0.67 in (2016) |
| May 6 | 80.1°F (2001) | 28.0°F (1998) | 0.50 in (2017) |
| May 7 | 82.9°F (2001) | 34.0°F (2015) | 0.44 in (2013) |
| May 8 | 90.0°F (2001) | 28.0°F (2022) | 0.06 in (2000) |
| May 9 | 87.1°F (2001) | 28.9°F (2022) | 0.07 in (2005) |
| May 10 | 86.0°F (1997) | 28.0°F (2022) | 0.27 in (2002) |
| May 11 | 91.0°F (2001) | 25.0°F (2000) | 0.33 in (2004) |
| May 12 | 89.1°F (1996) | 28.0°F (2001) | 0.25 in (1998) |
| May 13 | 89.1°F (1997) | 33.1°F (2017) | 0.28 in (1998) |
| May 14 | 87.1°F (2021) | 34.0°F (1999) | 0.15 in (2015) |
| May 15 | 89.1°F (2014) | 30.0°F (1999) | 0.30 in (2015) |
| May 16 | 90.0°F (2006) | 28.0°F (2011) | 0.88 in (1996) |
| May 17 | 93.9°F (2008) | 33.1°F (2011) | 0.10 in (2025) |
| May 18 | 93.9°F (2008) | 34.0°F (2011) | 0.15 in (2015) |
| May 19 | 91.0°F (2008) | 37.0°F (2019) | 0.13 in (2015) |
| May 20 | 88.0°F (2023) | 34.0°F (2021) | 0.44 in (2014) |
| May 21 | 90.0°F (2000) | 28.9°F (2010) | 0.14 in (2014) |
| May 22 | 93.0°F (2000) | 27.0°F (2010) | 0.32 in (2015) |
| May 23 | 95.0°F (2003) | 28.0°F (2010) | 0.39 in (2008) |
| May 24 | 93.9°F (2001) | 37.0°F (1996) | 0.46 in (2018) |
| May 25 | 93.0°F (2001) | 34.0°F (2010) | 0.75 in (2018) |
| May 26 | 91.0°F (2020) | 34.0°F (1998) | 0.18 in (2023) |
| May 27 | 93.9°F (2003) | 33.1°F (2010) | 0.29 in (2008) |
| May 28 | 98.1°F (2003) | 32.0°F (2011) | 0.20 in (2023) |
| May 29 | 93.9°F (2003) | 33.1°F (2011) | 0.13 in (2023) |
| May 30 | 96.1°F (2025) | 35.1°F (1998) | 0.12 in (2023) |
| May 31 | 98.1°F (2025) | 39.9°F (2000) | 0.04 in (2009) |