South Lake Tahoe in April

5.6out of 10

Possible, with caveats

Cool: highs only around 10°C. Frequent rain: about 10 rainy days.

10°CAvg high
-1°CAvg low
10Rainy days (69 mm)
13:02 hDaylight
06:29Sunrise · 19:31 Sunset

Why this score

  • Cool: highs only around 10°C
  • Frequent rain: about 10 rainy days
  • Nights fall to about -1°C

What to wear and pack

  • A warm jacket
  • Rain jacket or compact umbrella
  • Gloves for freezing mornings

How reliable is the forecast?

Rain in April varies a lot between years (±3.8 rainy days), so check the forecast closer to your trip. Averages cover 30 years (1991–2020). Individual days can differ a lot.

Year at a glance

4° -4° J 5° -4° F 7° -2° M 10° -1° A 15° 2° M 22° 7° J 27° 11° J 26° 11° A 23° 9° S 17° 3° O 9° -2° N 4° -5° D Rainy days

Weather by month

MonthAvg highAvg lowRainfall Rainy daysHumiditySunshine Score
January 4°C-4°C144 mm 11– – 4.0
February 5°C-4°C133 mm 11– – 4.2
March 7°C-2°C124 mm 11– – 4.7
April 10°C-1°C69 mm 10– – 5.6
May 15°C2°C54 mm 9– – 6.8
June 22°C7°C22 mm 5– – 8.5
July 27°C11°C11 mm 3– – 8.7
August 26°C11°C12 mm 3– – 8.7
September 23°C9°C16 mm 3– – 8.6
October 17°C3°C43 mm 5– – 7.6
November 9°C-2°C80 mm 8– – 5.7
December 4°C-5°C142 mm 11– – 4.0

Frequently asked questions

How hot is South Lake Tahoe in April?

Daytime highs average 10°C and nights about -1°C.

When is the best time to visit South Lake Tahoe?

The best months are July, August, September, June.