What’s the climate like in South Lake Tahoe?
The current climate of South Lake Tahoe features average monthly temperatures ranging from highs of 28°C during the day to lows of 6°C. The average yearly temperature is around 16°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around -6°C and in the warmer months around 7°C.
The highest temperature recorded in South Lake Tahoe in recent years was 37°C in September 2022. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was -7°C in February 2023.
On average, South Lake Tahoe gets 737 mm of precipitation each year. Of this, about 341 cm is snowfall. For comparison, London gets 701 mm of precipitation each year.
Best time to visit South Lake Tahoe?
The best time to visit South Lake Tahoe for sunny weather is June through September. During this period, you'll have good temperatures and not too much rain, making it a great time to visit South Lake Tahoe. In the other months of the year, there's too much rain or the temperature isn't ideal for a visit if you want sunny and pleasant weather.
Climate Table of South Lake Tahoe
The climate table of South Lake Tahoe shows the average temperatures, precipitation, snow, and UV index per month. The table gives an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of precipitation in millimetres, the total snowfall in centimetres, and the UV index for each month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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| Temp. max (°C) | 7 | 7 | 9 | 13 | 17 | 24 | 28 | 28 | 23 | 17 | 11 | 6 |
| Temp. min (°C) | -6 | -6 | -4 | -1 | 2 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 4 | 0 | -4 | -6 |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 85 | 149 | 149 | 40 | 33 | 6,7 | 9,5 | 9,8 | 14 | 87 | 50 | 104 |
| Snow (cm) | 73 | 101 | 57 | 16 | 6,2 | 0,1 | 0 | 0 | 0,7 | 12 | 21 | 54 |
| UV Index | 4 | 6 | 7 | 9 | 7 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 4 |
Click on the month name to see more weather details, like daily averages, temperatures, and precipitation for the past years in that month.
- Average yearly temperature: 16°C
- Highest temperature: 28°C in July and August
- Lowest temperature: 6°C in December
- Precipitation*: 737 mm per year, averaging 61 mm per month
- Snowfall: 341 cm per year
- Driest months: 6,7 mm in June, 9,5 mm in July and 9,8 mm in August
- Wettest months: 149 mm in February, 149 mm in March and 104 mm in December
*Precipitation is measured as a combination of rain, snow, and hail
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Average Temperature per Month in South Lake Tahoe
This graph shows the average maximum temperatures per month in South Lake Tahoe, California. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and the average is calculated based on the recorded temperatures per month from past years.
Average Precipitation per Month in South Lake Tahoe
This graph shows how much precipitation South Lake Tahoe, California, gets on average per month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail. This makes it easy to compare how much has fallen, regardless of the form of precipitation. The amount of precipitation is measured in millimetres and the average is calculated based on the recorded precipitation per month from past years.
Average Snowfall per Month in South Lake Tahoe
This graph shows how much snow South Lake Tahoe, California, gets on average per month. The amount of snowfall is measured in centimetres and the average is calculated based on the recorded snowfall per month from past years.
Average UV Index per Month in South Lake Tahoe
This graph shows the average UV index per month in South Lake Tahoe, California. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Yearly Temperature in South Lake Tahoe
This graph shows the average yearly temperature in South Lake Tahoe, California. The yearly temperature, expressed in degrees Celsius, is the average of all twelve monthly temperatures summed up for that year.
Total Yearly Precipitation in South Lake Tahoe
This chart shows the total yearly precipitation in South Lake Tahoe, California, over the past few years. The total yearly precipitation, measured in millimetres, is the sum of all the rain that fell in the twelve months of that year.
Total Yearly Snowfall in South Lake Tahoe
This chart shows the total yearly snowfall in South Lake Tahoe, California, over the past few years. The total yearly snowfall, measured in centimetres, is the sum of all the snow that fell in the twelve months of that year.
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Average Weather in South Lake Tahoe by Month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for South Lake Tahoe. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.
