Pleasant Lake Tahoe weather with snowy boulders on lake at sunset

LAKE TAHOE WEATHER

With four distinct seasons, the weather in Lake Tahoe has something for everyone. From peaceful winter snows in Winter, to warm showers and wildflowers in Spring, sunny beach days in Summer, and foliage photo-ops in Fall, your favorite weather awaits. Check below for today’s local Lake Tahoe forecast, as well as monthly temperature, rain and snowfall averages so you can plan ahead.

CURRENT Weather in Lake Tahoe

Temperature & Atmosphere

39°

Clouds
Today’s High

51°

Today’s Low

35°

Humidity

69%

5-Day Forecast for Lake Tahoe

Sat Oct 12

High 55°

Low 34°

Clear
Sun Oct 13

High 62°

Low 37°

Clear
Mon Oct 14

High 65°

Low 40°

Clear
Tue Oct 15

High 63°

Low 37°

Clouds

Monthly Weather in Lake Tahoe

Our charts for monthly temperature averages, sunny days, and snowfall totals will help you plan your trip confidently. Whether you’re visiting for winter sports or summer hikes, understanding Lake Tahoe’s weather is key to making the most of your adventure. There are about 300 sunny days in Lake Tahoe each year, making it a great destination for outdoor activities year-round. The coldest month on average is January where daytime highs at lake level are 41°F. The hottest month is typically July where it regularly hits 80°F. Snow usually falls December through March, with an average of 400 inches per year.

Of course, you can’t predict the weather. (Snow has actually fallen at Lake Tahoe in every month of the year.) So it’s a good idea to pack and dress in layers and keep a jacket handy to prepare for whatever weather Lake Tahoe might have on offer. Mountain conditions in particular can vary greatly from these averages.

Avg Temperature

MonthHigh °FLow °FDaylight (hours)
Jan41159.5
Feb421710.5
Mar462212
Apr532613
Mar613214
June703715
Jul794014.5
Aug793813.5
Sept723312.5
Oct622611.5
Nov492010
Dec42149.5

Avg Sunny Days

MonthDays
Jan23.7
Feb24.1
Mar24.9
Apr26.2
May27.5
June28.8
Jul29.7
Aug29.4
Sept27.8
Oct25.7
Nov23.6
Dec22.7

Avg Snowfall

MonthDaysIn.
Jan1073″
Feb1075″
Mar1285″
Apr735″
May49″
June12″
Jul00
Aug00
Sept14″
Oct313″
Nov950″
Dec1061″

Source: NOAA