Reno Weather This Weekend — What to Do When It's 88°F

Reno looks like 88°F this weekend — a solid window for hiking. Here's the forecast and what to do with it.

By Travel With YouGee

Today through Sunday

Reno, Nevada

°F · Live via Google Weather

Today

68°F/ 51°F

Mostly cloudy

10% chance ·

Thu

69°F/ 54°F

Partly sunny

5% chance ·

Fri

68°F/ 49°F

Partly sunny

15% chance · 0.00 in

Sat

72°F/ 50°F

Sunny

5% chance ·

Sun

70°F/ 46°F

Sunny

15% chance · 0.00 in

Reno, Nevada Photo: Wikipedia · Reno, Nevada

If you're deciding on Reno for 2026-08-22 – 2026-08-23, start with the numbers, then the plan.

Is Reno worth it this weekend?

Reno, Nevada

Reno, Nevada is looking at a 88°F high and 57°F low this weekend, with only light rain on the books (~0.07 in).

What matters isn’t whether Reno is famous — it’s whether 2026-08-22 – 2026-08-23 supports the outdoor time you want (trail-friendly highs).

Bottom line: go to Reno if this forecast matches the weekend you want; skip it if it doesn’t.

Things to do

Weather checklist

Weather checklist3
  • Evening temperatures can drop from about 88°F to 57°F after sunset — pack a layer.
  • Daytime highs near 88°F — prioritize sun protection, breathable clothes, and water.
  • Strong sun is likely this week — SPF 30+ (SPF 50+ if you burn easily) is recommended.

Bottom line

If the forecast holds, Reno at about 88°F is worth planning around — use the local picks above to fill the day.

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Updated August 18, 2026. Not a substitute for local advisories.

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