Tahoe Valley Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit

The climate in Tahoe Valley is known for significant temperature differences throughout the year, making the weather dynamic. Average maximum daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 27°C (81°F) in July, the warmest time of the year, to a chilly 6°C (43°F) during cooler months like December.

At night, you can expect temperatures ranging from 8°C (46°F) in July to around -7°C (19°F) during December.

Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.

Temperature ranges by month

Generally, Tahoe Valley receives mid-range precipitation levels, with 576 mm (23 in) annually. Significant seasonal changes in precipitation occur throughout the year. In the wettest month, December it receives high snow/rainfall, averaging 104 mm (4.1 in) of precipitation, recorded across 14 snowy/rainy days. In contrast, the driest month August brings less rainfall, with 7.3 mm (0.3 in) over 3 rainy days. For more details, please visit our Tahoe Valley Precipitation page.

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

The average number of days each month with precipitation

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite dramatic in Tahoe Valley. 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.

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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 Tahoe Valley.

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