Lake Tahoe, United StatesQuick decision
When to visit Lake Tahoe?
🌞 Best time overall
July
🌡️ Optimal temperature
59°F–81°F in July
🌧 Least rain
7% rainy days in July
🌧 Wettest month
March (35%)
📅 Best score
9.7/10
Monthly climate data
Lake Tahoe weather month by month
| Month | Min °F | Max °F | Rainy days (%) | Precip. in/d | Sun h/d | Score | Ski score 🎿 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🌨️ January | 28°F | 39°F | 32% | 5.0in | 7.4h | 5.4/10 | 7.8/10 |
| 🌨️ February | 27°F | 39°F | 32% | 5.1in | 9.5h | 5.4/10 | 8.3/10 |
| 🌦️ March | 28°F | 41°F | 35% | 4.0in | 9.7h | 5.2/10 | 8.1/10 |
| 🌫️ April | 34°F | 50°F | 22% | 1.9in | 11.8h | 7.0/10 | 7.2/10 |
| ⛅ May | 41°F | 59°F | 26% | 1.6in | 12.5h | 7.2/10 | 5.4/10 |
| 🌤️ June | 50°F | 72°F | 8% | 0.4in | 13.6h | 8.9/10 | 5.1/10 |
| ☀️ July | 59°F | 81°F | 7% | 0.4in | 13.3h | 9.7/10 | 4.8/10 |
| ☀️ August | 59°F | 79°F | 7% | 0.4in | 12.6h | 9.6/10 | 4.8/10 |
| 🌤️ September | 54°F | 72°F | 13% | 1.0in | 11.7h | 8.7/10 | 4.9/10 |
| ⛅ October | 43°F | 61°F | 13% | 1.9in | 9.8h | 7.5/10 | 5.1/10 |
| 🌫️ November | 34°F | 46°F | 25% | 2.7in | 8.6h | 7.0/10 | 7.1/10 |
| 🌨️ December | 27°F | 39°F | 32% | 5.5in | 6.7h | 5.4/10 | 7.7/10 |
Ideal
Fair
Challenging climate
Source: Open-Meteo · 10 years
Seasonal breakdown
What to expect each season
🌸 Spring (Mar–May) — Acceptable
Average 10°F, 28% rainy days, 11.3h sunshine/day. Score: 6.5/10.
☀️ Summer (Jun–Aug) — Excellent time
Average 25°F, 7% rainy days, 13.2h sunshine/day. Score: 9.4/10.
🍂 Autumn (Sep–Nov) — Good time
Average 15°F, 17% rainy days, 10.0h sunshine/day. Score: 7.7/10.
❄️ Winter (Dec–Feb) — Challenging climate
Average 4°F, 32% rainy days, 7.9h sunshine/day. Score: 5.4/10.
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FAQ
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It depends on the activity. For skiing: February (ski score 8.3/10). For hiking/suiner: July (9.7/10, 27°F).
Yes, it's peak ski season. Average ski score December–February: 7.9/10. Cold temperatures (4°F max in January) and frequent snowfall.
In July, temperatures average 27°F. Ideal for hiking and outdoor activities.
March is the wettest month with 35% rainy days.
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