Lake Tahoe
Water clear enough to see forty feet down on a calm day, ski resorts ringing the shore for winter and the same slopes turned into hiking trails by summer, and a shoreline split between two states that cannot quite agree on the time zone either.
The best time to visit Lake Tahoe is Dec–Mar, or Jun–Sep, when typical daytime highs reach about 31°C (89°F). Local time there is 08:48 (UTC-7).
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In season
The year at a glance
January · high 6°C · rain 65mm · 9.7h of daylight · in the recommended window
shaded columns are the recommended window
Measured at Reno, the arrival airport
Averages for 2019–2023 from Open-Meteo’s archive, not a forecast
| Month | High °CHigh °F | Rain mmRain in | Light | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6°C43°F | 65mm2.6in | 9.7h9.7h | in the recommended window |
| February | 8°C46°F | 55mm2.2in | 10.7h10.7h | in the recommended window |
| March | 11°C51°F | 52mm2.0in | 11.8h11.8h | in the recommended window |
| April | 17°C63°F | 21mm0.8in | 13.2h13.2h | |
| May | 21°C71°F | 20mm0.8in | 14.3h14.3h | |
| June | 28°C82°F | 8mm0.3in | 14.9h14.9h | in the recommended window |
| July | 34°C93°F | 1mm0.0in | 14.7h14.7h | in the recommended window |
| August | 33°C91°F | 8mm0.3in | 13.7h13.7h | in the recommended window |
| September | 27°C81°F | 20mm0.8in | 12.4h12.4h | in the recommended window |
| October | 20°C67°F | 41mm1.6in | 11.1h11.1h | |
| November | 11°C52°F | 19mm0.7in | 9.9h9.9h | |
| December | 6°C43°F | 103mm4.1in | 9.4h9.4h | in the recommended window |
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When is the best time to visit Lake Tahoe?
The best time to visit Lake Tahoe is Dec–Mar, or Jun–Sep, when typical daytime highs reach about 31°C (89°F).
How warm does Lake Tahoe get?
Typical daytime highs in Lake Tahoe are Mar–May 16°C (61°F), Jun–Aug 31°C (89°F), Sep–Nov 19°C (67°F), Dec–Feb 7°C (44°F).
Is Lake Tahoe expensive?
On the ground, Lake Tahoe is middling.
What sort of trip is Lake Tahoe good for?
Lake Tahoe is good for nature and scenery, ski and snow holidays, adventure holidays, bucket-list trips.
How rainy is Lake Tahoe?
The wettest month in Lake Tahoe is December at 103mm (4.1in), the driest July at 1mm (0.0in), with a monthly average of 34mm (1.4in).
What plug do I need for Lake Tahoe?
Lake Tahoe uses type A, B sockets at 120 V.
