South Lake Tahoe weather
At 5:00 PM local time it was cloudy and 5°C (41°F). Mostly light, on-and-off rain; heavier around 6 PM, 9 PM, 12 AM, 1 AM, 2 AM (11.1 mm total). Best months for weather: Jun–Oct. South Lake Tahoe sits 1901 m (6,237 ft) above sea level, which keeps it cooler than the coast. Below: today's sky, the hour-by-hour rain chance and the 16-day forecast for South Lake Tahoe, California, United States.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 100%
- Chance of rain
- 50%
- Rain
- 0.0 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Mostly light, on-and-off rain; heavier around 6 PM, 9 PM, 12 AM, 1 AM, 2 AM (11.1 mm total)
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season Jun–OctOff season Nov–Mar
About South Lake Tahoe weather
Is it raining in South Lake Tahoe right now?
No. It’s cloudy and 5° right now. Mostly light, on-and-off rain; heavier around 6 PM, 9 PM, 12 AM, 1 AM, 2 AM (11.1 mm total).
What’s the weather like in South Lake Tahoe this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 6–15° and lows of -3–1°. Rain is likely on 3 of 7 days (Saturday, Sunday, Tuesday). The driest day looks like Monday.
Has it been raining in South Lake Tahoe lately?
Barely. The past 7 days were mostly dry, with 0.3 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for South Lake Tahoe?
For the coming week, bring an umbrella or rain jacket and a warm winter coat.
South Lake Tahoe weather by month
When is the best time to visit South Lake Tahoe?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit South Lake Tahoe is Jun–Oct, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. Nov–Mar tends to be the least pleasant. Average highs run from 3°C (37°F) in December to 29°C (83°F) in July.
What is the rainiest month in South Lake Tahoe?
December is the wettest month, with about 122 mm (4.8 in) of rain on average. August is the driest, with about 7 mm (0.3 in).
What is the hottest month in South Lake Tahoe?
July is the warmest, with average highs of 29°C (83°F) and lows of 13°C (55°F). December is the coolest, with highs of 3°C (37°F) and lows of -6°C (21°F).
Does South Lake Tahoe have a rainy season?
Not a strong one. No month averages more than 150 mm of rain; the wettest is December at about 122 mm (4.8 in).
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis), forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months