Best Time to Drive: Winnemucca, NV to Gardnerville Ranchos, NV

The best time to drive from Winnemucca, NV to Gardnerville Ranchos, NV is April, March, when temperatures are comfortable and weather conditions are most predictable. July is the most challenging month due to weather risks along this route.

Best month

April

Also great

March

Also great

May

Month-by-Month Driving Conditions

Jan

Great 50°F

Feb

Great 54°F

Mar

Excellent 61°F

Apr

Excellent 68°F

May

Excellent 77°F

Jun

Great 88°F

Jul

Good 93°F

Aug

Great 92°F

Sep

Great 84°F

Oct

Excellent 70°F

Nov

Great 57°F

Dec

Good 48°F

Best Good/Fair Challenging

Average Conditions by Month

January

Avg temp 50°F

Rainy days ~0.6

Rating Great

February

Avg temp 54°F

Rainy days ~0.8

Rating Great

March

Avg temp 61°F

Rainy days ~0.4

Rating Excellent

April

Avg temp 68°F

Rainy days ~0.2

Rating Excellent

May

Avg temp 77°F

Rainy days ~0.1

Rating Excellent

June

Avg temp 88°F

Rainy days ~0

Rating Great

July

Avg temp 93°F

Rainy days ~0.4

Rating Good

August

Avg temp 92°F

Rainy days ~0.3

Rating Great

September

Avg temp 84°F

Rainy days ~0.3

Rating Great

October

Avg temp 70°F

Rainy days ~0.3

Rating Excellent

November

Avg temp 57°F

Rainy days ~0.3

Rating Great

December

Avg temp 48°F

Rainy days ~0.5

Rating Good

Seasonal Hazards on This Route

Mountain pass closures

Nov - Apr

Some mountain passes close seasonally (typically November through May). Check pass conditions before winter travel.

Climate Context

Winnemucca, NV

Mountain West

Gardnerville Ranchos, NV

Mountain West

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