South Lake Tahoe weather in January (California, United States of America)

What does the weather outlook for South Lake Tahoe look like in January? Wondering about the weather this month? Our guide has all the details you need.

Temperatures

In January, South Lake Tahoe tends to experience low temperatures and moderate snow/rainfall. January is part of winter. During the day, temperatures usually reach up to 7°C. At night, they tend to fall to approximately -6°C.

Precipitation

South Lake Tahoe in January usually receives moderate snow/rainfall, averaging around 70 mm for the month. Historically, the month has about 10 days of snow/rain.

Average sunshine

The days are predominantly sunny, with an estimated total of around 196 hours of sunshine. These sun-filled days are perfect for spending time outside. Whether it's playing sports, visiting a park, or going for a bike ride.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit South Lake Tahoe. June, July, August and September generally stand out with the best circumstances. While January, February, March and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized South Lake Tahoe climate page with graphs.

 

South Lake Tahoe, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature -6°C  

Max Temperature 7°C  

Chance of Rain 32%  

Precipitation 70 mm  

Rainy days 10 days  

Humidity 68% *  

Sunshine 196 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 65% *  

Data from: Reno, the United States of America (67 KM, 42 Miles).

Where to go in the United States of America in January

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Weather conditions Weather

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

Wear a base layer in cold weather; this is the #1 thing you can do to increase your overall body temperature.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

5/10

Cycling

4/10

Walking

4/10

Camping

1/10

Outdoor sports

4/10

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