Lake Tahoe Weather Forecast
Lake Tahoe weather: 21°F, overcast. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Will it rain in Lake Tahoe?
No - rain is unlikely in Lake Tahoe today.
A 18% chance means most of the area stays dry; a passing shower is possible but short.
Over the next 7 days, about 0,6 in of precipitation is forecast.
Rainfall over the next 7 days is close to normal for October (0,6 in against a typical 0,4 in).
16-day forecast for Lake Tahoe
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Oct 23 | 🌦️ Light rain | 25° / 19° | 18% · 0,1 in | 20 mph | 5 |
| Sat, Oct 24 | ☀️ Clear sky | 41° / 17° | 0% | 19 mph | 5 |
| Sun, Oct 25 | ☁️ Overcast | 61° / 40° | 0% | 9 mph | 5 |
| Mon, Oct 26 | ☁️ Overcast | 57° / 41° | 3% | 16 mph | 4 |
| Tue, Oct 27 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 45° / 32° | 4% · 0,0 in | 21 mph | 4 |
| Wed, Oct 28 | 🌤️ Mainly clear | 53° / 32° | 1% | 7 mph | 5 |
| Thu, Oct 29 | 🌦️ Light rain | 44° / 36° | 5% · 0,5 in | 5 mph | 2 |
| Fri, Oct 30 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 45° / 35° | 16% · 0,1 in | 5 mph | 3 |
| Sat, Oct 31 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 46° / 34° | 27% · 0,1 in | 7 mph | 3 |
| Sun, Nov 1 | 🌦️ Light rain | 44° / 38° | 28% · 0,5 in | 6 mph | 2 |
| Mon, Nov 2 | 🌧️ Heavy drizzle | 40° / 37° | 22% · 0,3 in | 6 mph | 1 |
| Tue, Nov 3 | ☁️ Overcast | 44° / 34° | 16% | 8 mph | 3 |
| Wed, Nov 4 | ☁️ Overcast | 43° / 30° | 26% | 9 mph | 4 |
| Thu, Nov 5 | ☁️ Overcast | 44° / 31° | 32% | 12 mph | 3 |
| Fri, Nov 6 | ☁️ Overcast | 57° / 40° | 35% | 6 mph | 4 |
| Sat, Nov 7 | ☁️ Overcast | -- / -- | 31% | 13 mph | 4 |
What this means for Lake Tahoe
Today is much colder than average for October. The forecast high of 25°F is 34.2°F below the 59°F typical for this month.
A 18% chance means most of the area stays dry; a passing shower is possible but short.
Overnight lows near 19°F mean ice is possible on bridges before dawn.
Northern Hemisphere, so peak summer falls in June to August.
The gap between the warmest and coldest month averages 67°F.
What to pack, what to skip
- A warm mid-layer and gloves for early mornings and evenings
- Insulated outer layer, hat and boots with grip for ice
- Avoid high-elevation trails without traction devices - frozen surfaces persist in shade all day.
- If your dates are flexible, avoid January, February and December - historically the least comfortable months here.
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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 21°F (-6°C) with overcast. Humidity is 81% and wind is 10 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 4:46 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 23, 2026 at 4:46 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
