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

Wondering what the weather is like in South Lake Tahoe during March? Check out this detailed guide to the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

In March, the weather in South Lake Tahoe generally includes low temperatures and moderate snow/rainfall. Expect the temperatures during the day to hover around 9°C. At night, they will likely drop to about -4°C.

Precipitation

South Lake Tahoe in March usually receives moderate snow/rainfall, averaging around 80 mm for the month. Snow/rain is expected on roughly 13 days.

Average sunshine

With around 291 hours of sunshine, the days are mostly sunny. It gives a pleasant and vibrant feel to the area.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, March may not be the ideal month to visit South Lake Tahoe. June, July, August and September typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, March and December tend to have 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 March

Min Temperature -4°C  

Max Temperature 9°C  

Chance of Rain 42%  

Precipitation 80 mm  

Rainy days 13 days  

Humidity 52% *  

Sunshine 291 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 78% *  

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

Where to go in the United States of America in March

Find out more about the weather in the United States of America and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

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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

4/10

Cycling

4/10

Walking

4/10

Camping

1/10

Outdoor sports

4/10

Interested in more climate information?

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