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

What should you pack for a trip to South Lake Tahoe in October? Our page offers a comprehensive look at the weather you can expect this month.

Temperatures

October in South Lake Tahoe generally includes moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 16°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down. Temperatures gently drop to a more temperate 1°C.

Precipitation

South Lake Tahoe in October usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 46 mm for the month. Historically, the month has about 7 days of rain.

Average sunshine

There are approximately 295 hours of sunshine this month, meaning plenty of sunny days and a vibrant atmosphere.

If your ideal day consists of dry skies and moderate temperatures 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 October

Min Temperature 1°C  

Max Temperature 16°C  

Chance of Rain 22%  

Precipitation 46 mm  

Rainy days 7 days  

Humidity 50% *  

Sunshine 295 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 85% *  

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

Where to go in the United States of America in October

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

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

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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. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes.

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?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in South Lake Tahoe.

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