Lake Tahoe Weather Forecast
Lake Tahoe weather: 28°F, overcast. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Summary
Lake Tahoe is a city in California. Lake Tahoe is known for Alpine lake with ski and summer seasons. It has a population of about 22.000.
Right now it is 28°F (-2°C) in Lake Tahoe with overcast. It feels like 18°F. Today runs from 19°F to 34°F. Chance of precipitation is 1%. Sightseeing conditions score 6.8/10 - fair - plan around the weather.
The best time to visit Lake Tahoe is June, July, August and September. The climate is temperate. January, February and December tend to be the least comfortable months. July is the warmest month with average highs near 79°F, while January is the coldest with lows near 27°F.
The closest major airport is San Francisco International Airport (SFO), about 163 mi away. Nearby highlights include Emerald Bay State Park, Yosemite National Park, Half Dome and Lassen Volcanic National Park.
In plain terms. Today is much colder than average for October. The forecast high of 34°F is 25.4°F below the 59°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 7 AM to 10 AM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. driving is the strongest bet in Lake Tahoe today at 9.1/10. Overnight lows near 19°F mean ice is possible on bridges before dawn.
Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.
Active alerts for Lake Tahoe
Lake Wind Advisory issued October 26 at 12:01PM PDT until October 26 at 6:00PM PDT by NWS Reno NV
Issued by NWS Reno NV
Weather in Lake Tahoe right now
Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 2:10 PM, Oct 26 local time.
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Next 24 hours
Hour-by-hour temperature, precipitation chance and wind.
16-day forecast for Lake Tahoe
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun, Oct 25 | ☁️ Overcast | 34° / 19° | 1% | 15 mph | 5 |
| Mon, Oct 26 | ☁️ Overcast | 29° / 25° | 0% | 31 mph | 5 |
| Tue, Oct 27 | ☁️ Overcast | 54° / 26° | 0% | 11 mph | 5 |
| Wed, Oct 28 | ☁️ Overcast | 59° / 37° | 1% | 4 mph | 5 |
| Thu, Oct 29 | ☁️ Overcast | 55° / 41° | 1% | 16 mph | 4 |
| Fri, Oct 30 | ☁️ Overcast | 52° / 38° | 14% | 17 mph | 4 |
| Sat, Oct 31 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 49° / 36° | 41% · 0,2 in | 16 mph | 2 |
| Sun, Nov 1 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 51° / 37° | 42% · 0,0 in | 6 mph | 4 |
| Mon, Nov 2 | 🌧️ Heavy drizzle | 54° / 39° | 17% · 0,4 in | 6 mph | 3 |
| Tue, Nov 3 | 🌦️ Light showers | 48° / 44° | 33% · 1,8 in | 21 mph | 1 |
| Wed, Nov 4 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 52° / 46° | 34% · 0,2 in | 22 mph | 3 |
| Thu, Nov 5 | 🌧️ Showers | 49° / 47° | 48% · 2,2 in | 25 mph | 1 |
| Fri, Nov 6 | 🌦️ Light showers | 48° / 46° | 55% · 2,1 in | 28 mph | 0 |
| Sat, Nov 7 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 55° / 44° | 55% · 0,0 in | 17 mph | 4 |
| Sun, Nov 8 | ☁️ Overcast | 54° / 41° | 54% | 14 mph | 4 |
| Mon, Nov 9 | 🌧️ Rain | 45° / 31° | 30% · 1,1 in | 16 mph | 3 |
Climate in Lake Tahoe month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41° | 27° | 2,3 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| February | 41° | 28° | 6,1 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| March | 46° | 31° | 4,4 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| April | 51° | 33° | 1,8 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| May | 61° | 42° | 1,1 in | ★★★★☆ |
| June | 73° | 52° | 0,1 in | ★★★★★ |
| July | 79° | 58° | 0,4 in | ★★★★★ |
| August | 77° | 57° | 0,5 in | ★★★★★ |
| September | 69° | 50° | 0,6 in | ★★★★★ |
| October | 59° | 42° | 1,6 in | ★★★★☆ |
| November | 47° | 33° | 3,0 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| December | 44° | 31° | 3,8 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
Climate type: Temperate. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Weather map for Lake Tahoe
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Air quality and pollen in Lake Tahoe
Air quality: Open-Meteo (CAMS). US AQI scale.
Sun, twilight and moon
Golden and blue hour are the standard photographic approximation around sunrise and sunset.
Best time to visit Lake Tahoe
Go in June, July, August and September. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: January, February and December - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Lake Tahoe?
Lake Tahoe is a city in California. Its coordinates are 39.0968, -120.0324. It lies in North America.
What is the weather like in Lake Tahoe right now?
It is currently 28°F (-2°C) with overcast. Humidity is 66% and wind is 11 mph.
When is the best time to visit Lake Tahoe?
June, July, August and September offer the most comfortable conditions in Lake Tahoe, which has a temperate climate. January, February and December are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Lake Tahoe in?
Lake Tahoe observes America/Los_Angeles (UTC-07:00). The local time is 2:10 PM.
How many people live in Lake Tahoe?
Lake Tahoe has a population of approximately 22.000.
What is the nearest airport to Lake Tahoe?
The closest airports are San Francisco International Airport (SFO), 163 mi away.
What are the top things to do in Lake Tahoe?
Popular options include Emerald Bay State Park, Yosemite National Park, Half Dome, Lassen Volcanic National Park, Alcatraz Island and Golden Gate Bridge.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (cities-us) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| Forecast and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Air quality and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Climate averages | ERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years. |
| Official alerts | US National Weather Service. |
| Method | Scores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing - the block is simply not shown. |
Last updated October 26, 2026 at 2:10 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
