Best time to visit South Lake Tahoe

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South Lake Tahoe by month

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When is the best time to visit South Lake Tahoe?

The best time to visit South Lake Tahoe is July and August based on the following average weather conditions.

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Max Day Temperature (°C)

  • 4°C maximum daytime temperature in January in South Lake Tahoe4
    Jan
  • 5°C maximum daytime temperature in February in South Lake Tahoe5
    Feb
  • 6°C maximum daytime temperature in March in South Lake Tahoe6
    Mar
  • 9°C maximum daytime temperature in April in South Lake Tahoe9
    Apr
  • 14°C maximum daytime temperature in May in South Lake Tahoe14
    May
  • 20°C maximum daytime temperature in June in South Lake Tahoe20
    Jun
  • 25°C maximum daytime temperature in July in South Lake Tahoe25
    Jul
  • 24°C maximum daytime temperature in August in South Lake Tahoe24
    Aug
  • 20°C maximum daytime temperature in September in South Lake Tahoe20
    Sep
  • 15°C maximum daytime temperature in October in South Lake Tahoe15
    Oct
  • 8°C maximum daytime temperature in November in South Lake Tahoe8
    Nov
  • 5°C maximum daytime temperature in December in South Lake Tahoe5
    Dec

Hours of Sunshine (daily)

Which is the hottest month in South Lake Tahoe?

The hottest time of year in South Lake Tahoe is normally July. Expect maximum daytime temperatures to reach 25°C with no heat and humidity.

Which month has the most rain in South Lake Tahoe?

In terms of rainfall, January is usually the wettest month in South Lake Tahoe with 147mm on average. There are normally 7 days in January with some rain.

When is it sunniest in South Lake Tahoe?

The sunniest time of year in South Lake Tahoe is normally July with bright sunshine on average for 87% of daylight hours; that's 13 hours of sunshine per day.

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The weather guide for California (South Lake Tahoe) shows long term weather averages processed from data supplied by CRU (University of East Anglia) & today's weather forecast provided by meteoblue. Find out more about our data sources.

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