When to go · Black Rock City
Black Rock City, month by month
The best months for Black Rock City: Aug, Sep.
Month by month
- JanuaryMixedOutside the best window (Late Aug-early Sep (the event week, ending over Labor Day)). Across United States: Cold and snowy north and in the mountains; Florida, Hawaii and the desert Southwest are the picks.7 °C (45 °F) / -6 °C (21 °F), 6 rain days45 °F (7 °C) / 21 °F (-6 °C), 6 rain daysCrowds: Low
- FebruaryMixedOutside the best window (Late Aug-early Sep (the event week, ending over Labor Day)). Across United States: Still winter north; ski season in the Rockies; Presidents' Day weekend busy. Mardi Gras in New Orleans (date varies).11 °C (52 °F) / -4 °C (25 °F), 6 rain days52 °F (11 °C) / 25 °F (-4 °C), 6 rain daysCrowds: Low · 1 festival or holiday
- MarchGoodOutside the best window (Late Aug-early Sep (the event week, ending over Labor Day)). Across United States: Spring break fills Florida beaches and parks; the desert parks come into season.15 °C (59 °F) / -1 °C (30 °F), 6 rain days59 °F (15 °C) / 30 °F (-1 °C), 6 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 2 festivals or holidays
- AprilGoodOutside the best window (Late Aug-early Sep (the event week, ending over Labor Day)). Across United States: Good month for the Southwest, Washington cherry blossoms, the South; mountain roads still closed.19 °C (66 °F) / 2 °C (36 °F), 5 rain days66 °F (19 °C) / 36 °F (2 °C), 5 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
- MayGoodOutside the best window (Late Aug-early Sep (the event week, ending over Labor Day)). Across United States: Warm and green; Memorial Day (last Monday) opens the summer season; timed-entry systems start at some parks.24 °C (75 °F) / 7 °C (45 °F), 5 rain days75 °F (24 °C) / 45 °F (7 °C), 5 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
- JuneGoodOutside the best window (Late Aug-early Sep (the event week, ending over Labor Day)). Across United States: Rockies and northern parks open; desert heat builds; hurricane season starts. Book parks months ahead.30 °C (86 °F) / 12 °C (54 °F), 3 rain days86 °F (30 °C) / 54 °F (12 °C), 3 rain daysCrowds: High
- JulyMixedOutside the best window (Late Aug-early Sep (the event week, ending over Labor Day)). Across United States: Peak season: parks full, 4 July crowds, 40 °C (104 °F)+ in the desert, humid East. Alaska and the Pacific Northwest are at their best.Outside the best window (Late Aug-early Sep (the event week, ending over Labor Day)). Across United States: Peak season: parks full, 4 July crowds, 104 °F (40 °C)+ in the desert, humid East. Alaska and the Pacific Northwest are at their best.35 °C (95 °F) / 16 °C (61 °F), 2 rain days95 °F (35 °C) / 61 °F (16 °C), 2 rain daysCrowds: High · 1 festival or holiday
- AugustGreatInside Black Rock City's best window: Late Aug-early Sep (the event week, ending over Labor Day).34 °C (93 °F) / 15 °C (59 °F), 2 rain days93 °F (34 °C) / 59 °F (15 °C), 2 rain daysCrowds: High
- SeptemberGreatInside Black Rock City's best window: Late Aug-early Sep (the event week, ending over Labor Day).29 °C (84 °F) / 10 °C (50 °F), 3 rain days84 °F (29 °C) / 50 °F (10 °C), 3 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
- OctoberGoodOutside the best window (Late Aug-early Sep (the event week, ending over Labor Day)). Across United States: Best all-round month: New England foliage, desert parks, cooler cities. High roads start closing late in the month.21 °C (70 °F) / 3 °C (37 °F), 4 rain days70 °F (21 °C) / 37 °F (3 °C), 4 rain daysCrowds: Medium
- NovemberMixedOutside the best window (Late Aug-early Sep (the event week, ending over Labor Day)). Across United States: Quiet between holidays; Thanksgiving week is the busiest travel period of the year.12 °C (54 °F) / -2 °C (28 °F), 6 rain days54 °F (12 °C) / 28 °F (-2 °C), 6 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
- DecemberMixedOutside the best window (Late Aug-early Sep (the event week, ending over Labor Day)). Across United States: Holiday lights in New York, ski season opens; flights and hotels peak around Christmas and New Year.7 °C (45 °F) / -6 °C (21 °F), 6 rain days45 °F (7 °C) / 21 °F (-6 °C), 6 rain daysCrowds: High · 1 festival or holiday
Compare two months
Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Black Rock City, side by side.
Verdict
Aug: Great
Sep: Great
Daytime high
Aug: 34 °C (93 °F)93 °F (34 °C)
Sep: 29 °C (84 °F)84 °F (29 °C)
Night low
Aug: 15 °C (59 °F)59 °F (15 °C)
Sep: 10 °C (50 °F)50 °F (10 °C)
Rain days
Aug: 2 (better)
Sep: 3
Crowds
Aug: High
Sep: Medium
Prices
Aug: High
Sep: Medium
Festivals listed
Aug: 0
Sep: 1
August: Inside Black Rock City's best window: Late Aug-early Sep (the event week, ending over Labor Day).
September: Inside Black Rock City's best window: Late Aug-early Sep (the event week, ending over Labor Day).
Black Rock City: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.