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Lake Tahoe Weather by Month for Renters (NOAA Normals)
Quick answer
NOAA's 1991–2020 Climate Normals for the Glenbrook station show average highs from 40.4°F (December) to 76.6°F (July) and average lows from 24.8°F (January) to 50.0°F (August). January is the wettest month (3.18 in) and August the driest (0.22 in). On BnB Search, the Lake Tahoe vacation rentals hub lists 313 places, 267 of them individual stays. Sources are linked at the end.
Lake Tahoe climate at a glance (NOAA 1991–2020)
- Station: Glenbrook (NOAA ID USC00263205), elevation about 6,350 ft.
- Warmest average high: 76.6°F in July.
- Coldest average low: 24.8°F in January.
- Wettest month: January, 3.18 in of precipitation.
- Driest month: August, 0.22 in.
Why this matters for renters: the numbers below tell you what to pack and what to ask a host before you book. They do not say when to go; that depends on what you want to do.
Monthly normals table
| Month | Avg high (°F) | Avg low (°F) | Precip (in) |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40.6 | 24.8 | 3.18 |
| February | 41.2 | 25.1 | 2.71 |
| March | 46.4 | 27.7 | 2.62 |
| April | 51.3 | 30.0 | 1.25 |
| May | 59.3 | 36.9 | 1.34 |
| June | 69.0 | 41.9 | 0.58 |
| July | 76.6 | 49.5 | 0.32 |
| August | 76.4 | 50.0 | 0.22 |
| September | 71.0 | 45.4 | 0.28 |
| October | 59.8 | 37.5 | 1.00 |
| November | 48.3 | 30.2 | 1.91 |
| December | 40.4 | 24.9 | 3.05 |
About this data
These are NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI) 1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals for the Glenbrook station (ID USC00263205), elevation 1936 m (about 6,350 ft), about 4 miles east of the middle of our Lake Tahoe listing pins. NOAA computed the high-temperature normal from 23 years of data, the low from 23 and precipitation from 20; its completeness flags for these values are R and S ("S" standard, "R" representative, as defined in NOAA's documentation). Normals are 30-year averages, not a forecast: any given week can be much warmer, colder, wetter or drier.
The station is at Glenbrook, Nevada. Other parts of the lake may differ.
NOAA does not publish a complete monthly snowfall normal for this station, so this guide does not list snowfall.
Packing notes from the numbers
- Average lows are at or below 32°F in January, February, March, April, November and December. Pack warm layers for evenings and mornings in those months.
- Average lows are between 33°F and 45°F in May, June and October, so a jacket is useful after dark.
- No month averages 4 inches of precipitation; January is the wettest at 3.18 in.
What our Lake Tahoe listings show
These counts come from BnB Search's own directory data and change when listings are added or removed.
- 313 listings in total: 267 individual stays, 24 resorts, inns or lodging businesses, 16 rental companies, property managers or real estate offices and 6 other local listings that are not rentals.
- Area tags: South Lake Tahoe 231, Truckee 16, Tahoe City 11, Kings Beach 9. Our area tags are broad, so open the map pin to see exactly where a listing is.
- Words in the stay titles: of the 267 stays, 11 mention walking to the beach; 18 mention lakefront, waterfront or lake access; 3 mention a dock; 13 mention a lake view; 43 mention a hot tub or spa; 12 mention a pool; 24 mention pets or dogs; 57 mention cabin; 8 mention condo. Hosts write these titles themselves, so confirm each feature before you book.
Browse them on the Lake Tahoe hub (map and filters) or in the full Lake Tahoe listings directory.
Before you book a Lake Tahoe rental
- For a stay in January, February, March, April, November and December, ask the host how the driveway and access road are cleared after snow or ice, and whether a 4WD or AWD vehicle is recommended.
- Ask whether the heating system, hot tub and any pipes are winterized or kept running, and who to call if the heat fails.
- Check a current forecast from the National Weather Service (weather.gov) a few days before you travel; normals do not replace a forecast.
FAQ
Which month is warmest and which is coldest at the Glenbrook station?
July has the highest average high (76.6°F). January has the lowest average low (24.8°F). These are 1991–2020 normals.
Which month is wettest?
January, with 3.18 inches of average precipitation. August is the driest at 0.22 inches.
How many Lake Tahoe rentals does BnB Search list?
313 listings, including 267 individual stays. The rest are lodging businesses, rental companies or other local listings.
Does BnB Search book the stay?
No. Compare on the hub, then book on the site linked from the listing.
Sources
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals, Glenbrook station (USC00263205)
- NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 monthly normals data file for USC00263205 (CSV)
- NOAA NCEI monthly normals documentation (completeness flags)
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