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

Can you expect sunny skies in South Lake Tahoe in May? See what weather conditions to anticipate this month with our guide.

Temperatures

May in South Lake Tahoe generally includes moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. Daytime temperatures generally settle around 16°C, while nighttime can see a dip to about 1°C.

Precipitation

South Lake Tahoe in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 34 mm for the month. Rain is expected on roughly 8 days.

Average sunshine

Expect sunny days throughout the month, with an estimated 375 hours of sunshine. Making it a pleasant time to visit South Lake Tahoe.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, June, July, August and September typically offer 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 May

Min Temperature 1°C  

Max Temperature 16°C  

Chance of Rain 28%  

Precipitation 34 mm  

Rainy days 8 days  

Humidity 43% *  

Sunshine 375 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 84% *  

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

Where to go in the United States of America in May

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?

For visitors traveling to South Lake Tahoe, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings.

What To Do

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

Cycling

6/10

Walking

6/10

Camping

5/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

Interested in more climate information?

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