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Lake Tahoe
Visit in July — score 95/100 · avg high 81°F · 2 rainy days
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Monthly Travel Scores
How we scoreScores reflect weather comfort (35%), dry days (35%), daylight hours (15%), crowd levels (10%), and cost (5%) — weighted for typical travelers preferring warm, dry conditions. Customize weights in the interactive tool.January
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Monthly Weather Data
| Month | Score | Avg °F | High °F | Low °F | Rain Days | Precip (mm) | Daylight | Crowds | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 21 | 32° | 38° | 26° | 12 | 133 | 9.5h | Low | Below avg |
| February | 25 | 32° | 39° | 25° | 11 | 134 | 10.5h | Low | Below avg |
| March | 24 | 34° | 40° | 27° | 13 | 121 | 11.7h | Moderate | Below avg |
| April | 44 | 41° | 49° | 33° | 8 | 45 | 13.0h | Moderate | Average |
| May | 54 | 49° | 58° | 40° | 8 | 34 | 14.1h | High | Average |
| June | 87 | 61° | 71° | 50° | 2 | 8 | 14.7h | High | Above avg |
| July | 95 | 70° | 81° | 59° | 2 | 3 | 14.5h | Very High | Above avg |
| August | 91 | 69° | 79° | 59° | 3 | 8 | 13.5h | Very High | Above avg |
| September | 75 | 61° | 71° | 52° | 5 | 24 | 12.2h | High | Average |
| October | 55 | 50° | 59° | 42° | 5 | 54 | 10.9h | Moderate | Average |
| November | 36 | 40° | 47° | 33° | 9 | 70 | 9.8h | Low | Below avg |
| December | 22 | 34° | 40° | 28° | 10 | 131 | 9.3h | Moderate | Below avg |
Seasonal Breakdown
Spring
- Score
- 41/100
- High
- 49°F
- Low
- 33°F
- Rain days
- 10/mo
- Crowds
- moderate
Spring in Lake Tahoe (March, April, May) brings average highs of 49°F and lows of 33°F, with about 10 rainy days per month. Expect moderate tourist crowds and average accommodation rates. The overall travel score averages 41/100, with May being the strongest month of the season at 54/100.
Summer
- Score
- 91/100
- High
- 77°F
- Low
- 56°F
- Rain days
- 2/mo
- Crowds
- very high
Summer in Lake Tahoe (June, July, August) brings average highs of 77°F and lows of 56°F, with about 2 rainy days per month. Expect very high tourist crowds and peak pricing accommodation rates. The overall travel score averages 91/100, with July being the strongest month of the season at 95/100.
Fall
- Score
- 55/100
- High
- 59°F
- Low
- 42°F
- Rain days
- 6/mo
- Crowds
- moderate
Fall in Lake Tahoe (September, October, November) brings average highs of 59°F and lows of 42°F, with about 6 rainy days per month. Expect moderate tourist crowds and average accommodation rates. The overall travel score averages 55/100, with September being the strongest month of the season at 75/100.
Winter
- Score
- 23/100
- High
- 39°F
- Low
- 26°F
- Rain days
- 11/mo
- Crowds
- moderate
Winter in Lake Tahoe (December, January, February) brings average highs of 39°F and lows of 26°F, with about 11 rainy days per month. Expect moderate tourist crowds and budget-friendly accommodation rates. The overall travel score averages 23/100, with February being the strongest month of the season at 25/100.
Crowd and cost data estimated from regional travel patterns for this destination.
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