Lake Tahoe Weather Forecast
Lake Tahoe weather: 31°F, clear sky. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Snow forecast for Lake Tahoe
No snow is in the current forecast window for Lake Tahoe.
1 of the next 16 nights are forecast to reach freezing.
Historically, average lows drop below freezing in January, February, March and December.
16-day forecast for Lake Tahoe
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, Sep 19 | ☁️ Overcast | 43° / 28° | 0% | 21 mph | 7 |
| Sun, Sep 20 | ☁️ Overcast | 45° / 37° | 2% | 21 mph | 7 |
| Mon, Sep 21 | ☁️ Overcast | 70° / 40° | 2% | 12 mph | 7 |
| Tue, Sep 22 | ☁️ Overcast | 69° / 49° | 1% | 11 mph | 7 |
| Wed, Sep 23 | ☁️ Overcast | 71° / 52° | 0% | 13 mph | 7 |
| Thu, Sep 24 | ☁️ Overcast | 71° / 53° | 0% | 15 mph | 6 |
| Fri, Sep 25 | ☁️ Overcast | 67° / 49° | 1% | 19 mph | 6 |
| Sat, Sep 26 | ☁️ Overcast | 65° / 46° | 2% | 18 mph | 6 |
| Sun, Sep 27 | 🌤️ Mainly clear | 64° / 44° | 5% | 8 mph | 6 |
| Mon, Sep 28 | ☀️ Clear sky | 72° / 43° | 4% | 12 mph | 6 |
| Tue, Sep 29 | ☁️ Overcast | 72° / 48° | 8% | 12 mph | 6 |
| Wed, Sep 30 | ☁️ Overcast | 73° / 50° | 10% | 11 mph | 6 |
| Thu, Oct 1 | ☁️ Overcast | 74° / 55° | 13% | 12 mph | 6 |
| Fri, Oct 2 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 66° / 48° | 6% · 0,0 in | 15 mph | 6 |
| Sat, Oct 3 | ☁️ Overcast | 71° / 49° | 6% | 14 mph | 6 |
| Sun, Oct 4 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 71° / 52° | 10% · 0,0 in | 12 mph | 5 |
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° | 0,3 in | ★★★★★ |
| September | 69° | 51° | 1,1 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).
What to pack, what to skip
- Layers - the daily swing is 75°F, so mornings feel nothing like afternoons
- 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 31°F (-0°C) with clear sky. Humidity is 64% and wind is 3 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 4:39 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 September 19, 2026 at 4:39 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
