Cool
Average highs are around 15°C, so pack for cooler days.
May verdict
South Lake Tahoe, California, United States in May
Weather score53Mixed
Mixed for holiday weather
Average highs are around 15°C, so pack for cooler days. Sunshine averages 11h per day, so bright days are a strong part of the month. Rainfall averages 33mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
May weather
Monthly averages
Temp
15°C
Rain
33mm
Sun
11h
Weather score
53
Mixed
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Drier
Rainfall averages 33mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Bright
Sunshine averages 11h per day, so bright days are a strong part of the month.
Map
Weather map
Compare South Lake Tahoe, California, United States with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
May15°C average high
May 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.
Rain
May33mm average rain
May 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.
Sun
May11 hours average sun
May is brighter than South Lake Tahoe's yearly average, though the strongest sunshine usually sits closer to the peak months.
Brightest monthsMay to August
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Weather score
May53 weather score
May 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.
