Lake Tahoe Airport Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit

In Lake Tahoe Airport, temperatures differ significantly between summer and winter months. Average daytime temperatures reach a comfortable 26°C (79°F) in July. In December, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a chilly 6°C (43°F).

At night, temperatures range from around 8°C (46°F) in July to -6°C (21°F) in December.

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Temperature ranges by month

On average, Lake Tahoe Airport receives a reasonable amount of rain/snowfall, with an annual precipitation of 626 mm (25 in). Lake Tahoe Airport can be quite wet during December, receiving approximately 111 mm (4.4 in) of precipitation over 13 snowy/rainy days.

In contrast, during the driest month (August), you will experience much drier conditions, with 7.7 mm (0.3 in) of precipitation spread across 3 rainy days. For more details, please visit our Lake Tahoe Airport Precipitation page.

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail, and snow

The average number of days each month with precipitation

Lake Tahoe Airport can be enjoyed more throughout the sunniest month of July under a blue sky, with approximately 14.1 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in December, with only 6.2 hours of sunlight per day.

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Monthly hours of sunshine

Daily hours of sunshine

Daily percentage of sunshine

The relative humidity is moderate throughout the year in Lake Tahoe Airport.

The city experiences its highest humidity in January, reaching 68%. In July, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 36%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.

Relative humidity over the year