Weather in Lake Tahoe
What's the weather like in Lake Tahoe?
Lake Tahoe has a wide swing between hot summers and cold winters and moderate rainfall spread across the year. Average daytime highs range from 4°C (40°F) in January to 27°C (80°F) in July, with overnight lows around -3°C (27°F) and 15°C (59°F) respectively.
For comfortable sightseeing temperatures (18–26°C daytime highs), the best months to visit Lake Tahoe are June through September.
Quick facts
- Country
- 🇺🇸 United States
- Region
- North America
- Time zone
- America/Los_Angeles
- Coordinates
- 39.097, -120.032
Monthly climate
Long-run averages for each month of the year.
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rain days | Snow days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 4°C / 40°F | -3°C / 27°F | 133 mm | 10 | — |
| February | 5°C / 41°F | -3°C / 27°F | 119 mm | 9 | — |
| March | 6°C / 43°F | -2°C / 29°F | 106 mm | 11 | — |
| April | 10°C / 50°F | 1°C / 33°F | 49 mm | 7 | — |
| May | 15°C / 59°F | 5°C / 40°F | 42 mm | 9 | — |
| June | 22°C / 72°F | 10°C / 51°F | 10 mm | 3 | — |
| July | 27°C / 80°F | 15°C / 59°F | 10 mm | 3 | — |
| August | 26°C / 79°F | 15°C / 59°F | 12 mm | 3 | — |
| September | 22°C / 72°F | 12°C / 53°F | 25 mm | 4 | — |
| October | 16°C / 61°F | 6°C / 43°F | 50 mm | 4 | — |
| November | 9°C / 48°F | 1°C / 33°F | 67 mm | 7 | — |
| December | 4°C / 39°F | -3°C / 27°F | 143 mm | 11 | — |
Lake Tahoe by month
Detailed weather for any specific month:
Seasonal patterns to know
Atlantic hurricane season runs June–November (peak August–October). Tropical storms and hurricanes are possible — peak risk is August–October.
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Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Lake Tahoe?
The most comfortable months in Lake Tahoe are usually June, August, September, when average highs sit near 18–26°C (64–79°F) with relatively little rain. See the full month-by-month breakdown for the exact figures.
What is the hottest month in Lake Tahoe?
July is typically the hottest month in Lake Tahoe, averaging a high of 27°C (80°F).
What is the coldest month in Lake Tahoe?
February is usually the coldest, with average lows around -3°C (27°F).
Does it snow in Lake Tahoe?
Snow is rare in Lake Tahoe; the climate data shows essentially no snowfall across the year.
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