Elko, Nevada, United States of America: What to pack, what to wear, and when to go [2018]

Traveling to Elko, Nevada, United States of America? If you're planning to go to Elko, here is some important information about when to go, what to wear, and what to pack:

When to go to Elko, Nevada, United States of America

Based on the climate and weather in Elko, the best time to go is August. See below for details.

What to wear/what to pack for Elko, Nevada, United States of America by month

January

January in Elko is frigid. The average overnight temperatures in the area are in the 10s F (10+ below zero C), with a few days below 0 F (10+ below zero C). It tends to rain regularly.

It also snows 5-10 days this month. But the colder weather doesn't bring low humidity, which is in the 60% to 70% range on average.

What to wear/what to pack:

Thermal undergarments
Scarf
Insulated boots
Waterproof boots
Fleeces
Multiple layer jacket shell
Very heavy socks
Sweaters
Gloves
Umbrella
Waterproof coat
Pajamas, such as sweats

February

If you are traveling to Elko in February, you will notice that it is pretty cool. Expect it to rain 5-10 days this month and snow occasionally. Daytime temperatures are in the low 40s F (single digits C).

What to wear/what to pack:

Sweaters
Waterproof coat
Gloves
Multiple layer jacket shell
Very heavy socks
Insulated boots
Fleeces
Pajamas, such as sweats
Umbrella
Thermal undergarments
Scarf
Waterproof boots

March

March in Elko is brisk. Temperatures average in the low 50s F (low 10s C) during the day. It rains 5-10 days this month and snows once in a while.

What to wear/what to pack:

Umbrella
Waterproof boots
Gloves or mittens
Warm pants or jeans
Cold weather footwear
Heavy jacket
Sweaters
Waterproof coat
Heavy socks

April

April in Elko is crisp. The average overnight temperatures in the area are in the low 30s F (single digits below 0 C). It tends to rain 5-10 days this month.

It also snows occasionally. With the colder weather comes lower humidity, which is in the 30% to 40% range on average.

What to wear/what to pack:

Warm pants or jeans
Waterproof coat
Light gloves or mittens
Jacket or coat
Waterproof boots
Umbrella
Standard footwear
Fleeces
Socks

May

May in Elko is balmy and very dry. The average overnight temperatures in the area are in the high 30s F (single digits C).

It tends to rain regularly. With the colder weather comes lower humidity, which is in the 30% to 40% range on average.

What to wear/what to pack:

Standard footwear
Jacket or coat
Waterproof footwear
Umbrella
Rain coat
Waterproof luggage
Light gloves or mittens
Socks
Fleeces
Warm pants or jeans

June

June in this region is hot and very dry. Temperatures average in the low 80s F (high 20s C) during the day. It rains once in a while.

What to wear/what to pack:

Shorts or short pants
Dresses
Waterproof footwear
Rain coat
Skirts
Waterproof luggage
Umbrella
Sunscreen lotion
Long and short sleeve shirts
Light footwear
Sandals

July

If you visit Elko during July, you are likely to find that it can be sweltering and very dry. Temperatures tend to hover around the low 90s F (low 30s C) during the day, while at night they can dip into the low 50s F (low 10s C).

Humidity is generally between 10 and 20% during the day.

What to wear/what to pack:

Waterproof luggage
Rain coat
Sandals
Sunglasses
Dresses
Waterproof footwear
Sunscreen lotion
Short sleeve shirts
Skirts
Umbrella
Shorts

August

August in Elko is consistently hot and very dry. Temperatures average in the high 80s F (low 30s C) during the day. It rains sometimes.

What to wear/what to pack:

Shorts
Sunscreen lotion
Sandals
Sunglasses
Umbrella
Waterproof luggage
Waterproof footwear
Skirts
Dresses
Short sleeve shirts
Rain coat

September

September here is a perfect temperature and very dry. Temperatures average in the high 70s F (mid 20s C) during the day. It rains sometimes.

What to wear/what to pack:

Socks
Jacket or coat
Standard footwear
Rain coat
Warm pants or jeans
Fleeces
Light gloves or mittens
Waterproof footwear
Umbrella
Waterproof luggage

October

Traveling to Elko in October, you will notice that it is chilly. Expect it to rain once in a while. Daytime temperatures are in the 60s F (high 10s C).

What to wear/what to pack:

Warm pants or jeans
Waterproof coat
Umbrella
Waterproof boots
Heavy socks
Sweaters
Cold weather footwear
Heavy jacket
Gloves or mittens

November

November in Elko can be brisk. The average overnight temperatures in the area are in the low 20s F (single digits below 0 C). It tends to rain 5-10 days this month.

It also snows occasionally. With the colder weather comes lower humidity, which is in the 40% to 50% range on average.

What to wear/what to pack:

Heavy socks
Gloves or mittens
Waterproof boots
Cold weather footwear
Sweaters
Warm pants or jeans
Umbrella
Heavy jacket
Waterproof coat

December

December is cold. Temperatures average in the high 30s F (single digits C) during the day. It rains about a third of the time and snows about a third of the time.

What to wear/what to pack:

Umbrella
Sweaters
Scarf
Thermal undergarments
Multiple layer jacket shell
Waterproof coat
Pajamas, such as sweats
Insulated boots
Very heavy socks
Waterproof boots
Gloves
Fleeces

Year-round what to wear/what to pack for Elko, Nevada, United States of America

Here are some general tips on what to wear in Elko, as well as several items to remember to pack when traveling there.

A plug adadpter that supports outlet types A and B
A SIM card that works in Elko
Appropriate museum wear

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