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Tahoe City (CA) Climate by Month

The temperature in Tahoe City can vary quite a bit throughout the year. Temperatures can be warm during the warmest months, and cold during the cooler months. It receives mid-range precipitation levels. Let's now guide you through the climate details for a complete overview.

Average day and night temperature

Visitors to Tahoe City can expect significant temperature changes throughout the year. Average daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 26°C in July, the warmest time of the year, to a chilly 5°C during cooler months like January. At night, temperatures typically average around -7°C during these months.

The mean minimum and maximum temperatures throughout the year

Precipitation and rainy days

Generally, Tahoe City experiences moderate precipitation patterns, averaging 699 mm yearly. Significant seasonal changes in precipitation occur throughout the year. During the wetter season, December receives high snow/rainfall, averaging 132 mm of precipitation, recorded across 14 snowy/rainy days. In contrast, the drier season, August brings less rainfall, with 5.9 mm over 2 rainy days.

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

Sunshine over the year

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite dramatic in Tahoe City. While July receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 14.1 hours, December marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 6.2 hours of sunlight per day.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Data from: Reno, the United States of America (48 KM, 30 Miles).

Daily hours of sunshine

Data from: Reno, the United States of America (48 KM, 30 Miles).

The best time of year to visit Tahoe City in the United States of America

During the months of June, August and September you are most likely to experience good weather with pleasant average temperatures that fall between 20°C and 26°C.

Other facts from our historical weather data:
  • Does Tahoe City have a dry season?
    Yes, the months of June, July, August and September are very dry.
  • Which is the warmest month in Tahoe City?
    July has an average maximum temperature of 26°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Tahoe City?
    The coldest month is December with an average maximum temperature of 5°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Tahoe City?
    December tops the wettest month list with 132 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Tahoe City?
    August is the driest month with 6 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in Tahoe City?
    July is the sunniest month with an average of 424 hours of sunshine.

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    Forecast for Tahoe City (CA)

    Sat   Nov 23
    5°C | 0°C
    SW 22 km/h
    12 mm
    overcast and heavy rain

    overcast and heavy rain

    Sun   Nov 24
    5°C | -1°C
    SW 22 km/h
    partly cloudy and no rain

    partly cloudy and no rain

    Mon   Nov 25
    6°C | 1°C
    S 18 km/h
    8.2 mm
    overcast and heavy rain

    overcast and heavy rain