Lake Tahoe weather by month
Lake Tahoe runs from an average daily high of 40°F in January to 78°F in July, with overnight lows between 21°F (January) and 46°F (July).
January is the wettest month (6.2 inches) and July the driest (0.2 inches); about 33 inches fall in a normal year.
Average lows are at or below freezing in Jan-Apr and Nov-Dec.
Snow is a real part of the year here: about 179 inches in a normal winter, most in February.
The best months for most visitors are Jun-Sep (and Jan-Mar and Dec for winter sports).
Month by month in Lake Tahoe
| Month | Average high | Average low | Rain (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40°F | 21°F | 6.2 | 37.9 |
| February | 40°F | 21°F | 5.7 | 41.3 |
| March | 45°F | 24°F | 5.0 | 34.7 |
| April | 50°F | 28°F | 2.2 | 14.0 |
| May | 59°F | 34°F | 1.6 | 2.8 |
| June best | 69°F | 40°F | 0.6 | 0.2 |
| July best | 78°F | 46°F | 0.2 | 0.0 |
| August best | 77°F | 45°F | 0.3 | 0.0 |
| September best | 70°F | 40°F | 0.4 | 0.1 |
| October | 59°F | 33°F | 1.9 | 2.4 |
| November | 48°F | 26°F | 3.2 | 9.4 |
| December | 40°F | 21°F | 6.0 | 36.2 |
The numbers are from NOAA's station at Tahoe City (USC00048758). Climate normals 1991-2020: long-run averages, not a forecast.
Questions about Lake Tahoe weather
What is the best time to visit Lake Tahoe?
The best months for most visitors are Jun-Sep (and Jan-Mar and Dec for winter sports). Summer: Jun–Sep. Ski season: Dec–Mar. Chain controls in storms.
What is the hottest and coldest month in Lake Tahoe?
July is the hottest (average high 78°F) and January the coolest (average low 21°F).
When does it rain the most in Lake Tahoe?
January is the wettest month (6.2 inches) and July the driest (0.2 inches).
Does it snow in Lake Tahoe?
Yes: about 179 inches in a normal year, most in February.
Where do these weather numbers come from?
The numbers are from NOAA's station at Tahoe City (USC00048758). They are 1991-2020 climate normals (long-run averages), not a forecast. For today's weather use the National Weather Service forecast.