Best time to visit South Lake Tahoe

Q: When is the best time to visit South Lake Tahoe?

The best time to visit South Lake Tahoe is July and August based on the following average weather conditions. Maximum daytime temperature = 22 - 30°C. Daily hours of sunshine = 10 hours or more.

Q: Which is the hottest month in South Lake Tahoe?

The hottest time of year in South Lake Tahoe is normally July. Expect maximum daytime temperatures to reach 25°C with no heat and humidity.

Q: Which month has the most rain in South Lake Tahoe?

In terms of rainfall, January is usually the wettest month in South Lake Tahoe with 147mm on average. There are normally 7 days in January with some rain.

Q: When is it sunniest in South Lake Tahoe?

The sunniest time of year in South Lake Tahoe is normally July with bright sunshine on average for 87% of daylight hours; that's 13 hours of sunshine per day.

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When is the best time to visit South Lake Tahoe?

The best time to visit South Lake Tahoe is July and August based on the following average weather conditions.

Maximum daytime temperature = 72 - 86°F [remove]
Daily hours of sunshine = 10 hours or more [remove]

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Max Day Temperature (°F)

39
Jan
41
Feb
43
Mar
48
Apr
57
May
68
Jun
77
Jul
75
Aug
68
Sep
59
Oct
46
Nov
41
Dec

Hours of Sunshine (daily)

6
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Feb
9
Mar
11
Apr
11
May
12
Jun
13
Jul
12
Aug
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Sep
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Oct
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Nov
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Dec

Which is the hottest month in South Lake Tahoe?

The hottest time of year in South Lake Tahoe is normally July. Expect maximum daytime temperatures to reach 77°F with no heat and humidity.

Which month has the most rain in South Lake Tahoe?

In terms of rainfall, January is usually the wettest month in South Lake Tahoe with 5.8 inches on average. There are normally 7 days in January with some rain.

When is it sunniest in South Lake Tahoe?

The sunniest time of year in South Lake Tahoe is normally July with bright sunshine on average for 87% of daylight hours; that's 13 hours of sunshine per day.