Climate
South Lake Tahoe weather by month
Average highs, lows, rain and snow for every month, from 30 years of weather records.
Average temperatures
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
Best time to visit: July, August, September, when highs are mild and rain is lightest.
Month by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Wet days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 43°F | 18°F | 2.8 in | 9 |
| February | 43°F | 19°F | 3.8 in | 9 |
| March | 48°F | 24°F | 2.9 in | 10 |
| April | 53°F | 28°F | 1.3 in | 8 |
| May | 62°F | 33°F | 1.3 in | 7 |
| June | 72°F | 38°F | 0.60 in | 2 |
| July | 80°F | 43°F | 0.40 in | 2 |
| August | 80°F | 41°F | 0.40 in | 2 |
| September | 73°F | 35°F | 0.30 in | 2 |
| October | 62°F | 29°F | 1.4 in | 5 |
| November | 51°F | 23°F | 1.9 in | 8 |
| December | 43°F | 18°F | 3.5 in | 11 |
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, South Lake Tahoe Ap, Ca Us (3 mi away, 6,314 ft). Wet days: days with at least 0.01 in of precipitation.
Questions
What is the hottest month in South Lake Tahoe?
July, with an average high of 80°F and low of 43°F.
What is the coldest month in South Lake Tahoe?
December, with an average low of 18°F and high of 43°F.
When does it rain most in South Lake Tahoe?
February is the wettest month, averaging 3.8 in of precipitation; the year totals about 20.6 inches.
What is the best time to visit South Lake Tahoe?
For mild weather (highs between 65°F and 85°F) with the least rain, July, August, September.
Where do these numbers come from?
NOAA’s 1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals for the South Lake Tahoe Ap weather station, 3 miles from downtown: 30-year averages, not a forecast.