Weather Guide

South Lake Tahoe, California, United States Average Monthly Weather

Weather score48Mixed annual avg

Best months: July, August, June

Across the year, average daytime temperatures are around 13°C, sunshine averages 9.3h per day, and rainfall totals about 836mm.

South Lake Tahoe, California, United States, United States travel weather guide
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Annual weather

Annual averages

Temp

13°C

Rain

836mm

Annual total

Sun

9.3h

Weather score

48

Mixed avg

Seasonal climate calendar

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Trip feel

Cool

Average highs are around 15°C, so pack for cooler days.

Drier

Rainfall averages 48mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.

Bright

Sunshine averages 8.9h per day, so bright days are a strong part of the month.

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Temperature

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October15°C average high

October is close to South Lake Tahoe's yearly temperature average, giving a typical read on daytime heat.

Warmest monthsJune to September

This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.

October48mm average rain

October sits on the drier side of South Lake Tahoe's year, which helps with sightseeing and transfers.

Driest monthsApril to October

This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.

October8.9 hours average sun

October sits close to South Lake Tahoe's yearly sunshine average, so it is a middle-of-the-pack month for bright days.

Brightest monthsMay to August

This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.

Weather score

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October47 weather score

October sits close to South Lake Tahoe's yearly weather-score average, giving a typical overall read on the month.

Best weather monthsJuly to August

These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.

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