Best Time-of-Year
The best month at Tahoe is April, when temperatures average −2 to 7 °C (29–45 °F) and mid-day humidity sits around 51%. Expect cool days, with around 17 excellent days in a typical April. April, May, and November are the most reliable months.
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Month by Month
January
A typical January brings cold days, with around 15 excellent days. Cold takes out most of the rest.
February
A typical February brings cold days, with around 12 excellent days. Cold takes out most of the rest.
March
A typical March brings rainy, cold days, with around 13 excellent days. Cold takes out most of the rest.
April
April is the year's best month for climbing — expect cool days, with around 17 excellent days.
May
May is among the year's most reliable months — expect cool days, with around 24 excellent days.
June
A typical June brings dry, mild days, with around 27 excellent days.
July
A typical July brings dry, mild days, with around 28 excellent days.
August
A typical August brings dry, mild days, with around 25 excellent days.
September
A typical September brings dry, mild days, with around 23 excellent days.
October
A typical October brings dry, cool days, with around 23 excellent days.
November
November is among the year's most reliable months — expect cool days, with around 18 excellent days.
December
A typical December brings rainy, cold days, with around 13 excellent days. Cold takes out most of the rest.
A Typical Year
| Month | Excellent Days | Viable Days | Off Days | Temperature | Wet Days | Mid-Day Humidity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 15 | 4 | 12 | −4 to 3 °C 24–38 °F | 9 | 55% |
| February | 12 | 4 | 12 | −5 to 3 °C 23–37 °F | 10 | 58% |
| March | 13 | 4 | 14 | −3 to 5 °C 26–40 °F | 12 | 58% |
| April | 17 | 4 | 9 | −2 to 7 °C 29–45 °F | 8 | 51% |
| May | 24 | 2 | 5 | 2–12 °C 36–54 °F | 7 | 45% |
| June | 27 | 2 | 1 | 7–18 °C 45–65 °F | 3 | 37% |
| July | 28 | 3 | 0 | 11–23 °C 52–73 °F | 1 | 30% |
| August | 25 | 5 | 1 | 11–22 °C 51–71 °F | 2 | 30% |
| September | 23 | 5 | 2 | 8–19 °C 46–65 °F | 4 | 36% |
| October | 23 | 3 | 5 | 3–13 °C 38–56 °F | 5 | 40% |
| November | 18 | 3 | 9 | −2 to 7 °C 29–44 °F | 8 | 51% |
| December | 13 | 3 | 15 | −3 to 4 °C 26–40 °F | 12 | 60% |