Lake Tahoe Weather Forecast
Lake Tahoe weather: 49°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.
Rain is very unlikely today - plans do not need a backup.
Over the next 7 days, about 0,7 in of precipitation is forecast, with the wettest days falling on Fri.
The next 7 days carry about 5.4 times a normal week's rain for August (0,7 in against 0,1 in).
16-day forecast for Lake Tahoe
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, Aug 25 | ☁️ Overcast | 52° / 35° | 1% | 14 mph | 7 |
| Wed, Aug 26 | ☁️ Overcast | 54° / 42° | 1% | 16 mph | 8 |
| Thu, Aug 27 | ☁️ Overcast | 76° / 42° | 3% | 16 mph | 8 |
| Fri, Aug 28 | 🌧️ Showers | 60° / 51° | 55% · 0,7 in | 13 mph | 1 |
| Sat, Aug 29 | ☀️ Clear sky | 70° / 50° | 8% | 14 mph | 8 |
| Sun, Aug 30 | ☀️ Clear sky | 70° / 51° | 2% | 16 mph | 8 |
| Mon, Aug 31 | ☀️ Clear sky | 65° / 47° | 2% | 18 mph | 7 |
| Tue, Sep 1 | ☁️ Overcast | 63° / 46° | 2% | 17 mph | 7 |
| Wed, Sep 2 | 🌤️ Mainly clear | 66° / 45° | 7% | 13 mph | 7 |
| Thu, Sep 3 | ⛅ Partly cloudy | 71° / 47° | 10% | 11 mph | 7 |
| Fri, Sep 4 | ☀️ Clear sky | 73° / 50° | 4% | 13 mph | 7 |
| Sat, Sep 5 | ☀️ Clear sky | 67° / 47° | 7% | 22 mph | 7 |
| Sun, Sep 6 | ☀️ Clear sky | 68° / 46° | 5% | 12 mph | 7 |
| Mon, Sep 7 | ☁️ Overcast | 63° / 46° | 10% | 14 mph | 7 |
| Tue, Sep 8 | ☁️ Overcast | 69° / 49° | 13% | 17 mph | 7 |
| Wed, Sep 9 | ☀️ Clear sky | 70° / 49° | 10% | 17 mph | 7 |
What this means for Lake Tahoe
Today is much colder than average for August. The forecast high of 52°F is 24.8°F below the 77°F typical for this month.
Rain is very unlikely today - plans do not need a backup.
No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.
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
- Sunglasses, a brimmed hat and SPF 30+
- Layers - the daily swing is 73°F, so mornings feel nothing like afternoons
- A warm mid-layer and gloves for early mornings and evenings
- 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 49°F (9°C) with overcast. Humidity is 49% 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 11:22 AM.
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 Lake Tahoe, Emerald Bay State Park, Yosemite National Park, Half Dome, Lassen Volcanic National Park and Alcatraz Island.
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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 August 26, 2026 at 11:22 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
