🇺🇸 Lake Tahoe vs Los Angeles 🇺🇸

Lake Tahoe, United States vs Los Angeles, United States — a side-by-side climate comparison to help you pick. Los Angeles is the warmer of the two — about 10 degrees warmer on average across the year. Los Angeles is drier, with roughly 49 fewer rainy days a year.

Climate at a glance

🇺🇸 Lake Tahoe🇺🇸 Los Angeles
Avg annual high14°C24°C
Hottest monthJuly (27°C)July (28°C)
Coldest monthFebruary (-3°C low)January (9°C low)
Rainy days / year8132
SnowRareRare
Best months to visitJune, August, SeptemberApril, May, November

🇺🇸 Lake Tahoe

Best around June, August, September. Hottest in July (27°C), coldest lows in February (-3°C).

🇺🇸 Los Angeles

Best around April, May, November. Hottest in July (28°C), coldest lows in January (9°C).

Frequently asked questions

Is Lake Tahoe or Los Angeles warmer?

Los Angeles is warmer overall, averaging about 10 degrees higher across the year.

Which is rainier, Lake Tahoe or Los Angeles?

Lake Tahoe is rainier — Los Angeles sees about 49 fewer rainy days per year.

When is the best time to visit Lake Tahoe vs Los Angeles?

Lake Tahoe is best around June, August, September; Los Angeles is best around April, May, November.

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