Lake Tahoe Weather Trends and Current Weather Conditions
With an average of 278 sunny days a year, the chances are high that you will enjoy great weather conditions during your summer and winter vacations. Use our dashboard to stay up-to-date on the weather and road conditions in Lake Tahoe.
Lake Tahoe Forecast
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55°/35°
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Fri
49°/34°
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Sat
57°/39°
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Sun
57°/41°
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Mon
59°/40°
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Road conditions around Lake Tahoe can change dramatically with the seasons and even by the hour, making it essential for visitors to check current chain requirements and weather advisories before traveling. Make sure you know about winter driving in South Lake Tahoe, and use these highway webcams to prepare for your trip.
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Lake Tahoe’s weather ranges from snowy winters perfect for skiing, to mild spring days ideal for hiking among wildflowers, to warm summers made for beach activities and water sports, to crisp fall afternoons that showcase stunning foliage—making each season uniquely enjoyable for visitors and locals alike. Summer can reach average highs of 80 degrees, while winter can have average lows as cold as 26 degrees. Lake Tahoe offers countless things to do year-round, making it an incredible four-season destination.
| Month | High / Low (°F) | Avg. Precipitation |
| January | 44° / 26° | 6 Days |
| February | 45° / 26° | 5 Days |
| March | 49° / 28° | 6 Days |
| April | 55° / 32° | 3 Days |
| May | 63° / 37° | 3 Days |
| June | 73° / 44° | 1 Day |
| July | 80° / 50° | 1 Day |
| August | 79° / 50° | 1 Day |
| September | 74° / 46° | 1 Day |
| October | 63° / 38° | 2 Days |
| November | 51° / 31° | 4 Days |
| December | 44° / 26° | 5 Days |
During fire season, real-time smoke and fire maps help Lake Tahoe visitors monitor air quality and active wildfires in the region. Click on these interactive maps for more information.
Additional wildfire information is available through the Watch Duty App.
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Lake Tahoe Weather FAQs
View All FAQsHow much snow does Lake Tahoe get on average?
The average annual snowfall at Lake Tahoe is 271″. Different parts of the lake can average different snowpacks but the entire region is known for getting vast amounts of snowfall every year, making it a world class skiing and snowboarding destination.
How warm does Lake Tahoe get in the summer?
Lake Tahoe can get pretty cold when the lake is being fed by snowmelt, however by mid-summer, the average surface temperature of the water can be as high as 65-70° F and the average air temperature usually remains around 69 – 77° F.
How cold does Lake Tahoe get in the winter?
In the winter, the surface temperature of Lake Tahoe typically averages between 40-50° F. The large volume of water of the lake compared to its surface area prevents it from freezing in the winter time. Average air temperatures in the winter typically reach as high as 44° F and can dip as low as 25° F. Lake Tahoe offers are wide array of winter sports and activities making it an exciting destination, regardless of the snowpack.
What month gets the most snowfall at Lake Tahoe?
While every snow season can be different, Lake Tahoe typically sees the largest snowfall between January and March. In some years a large amount of snow falls during the month of March, bolstering the snowpack through the end of the ski season.
