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Wedding weather in Lake Tahoe
In Lake Tahoe, the driest months for a wedding are June, July, and August, when rain falls on about 6% of days. The wettest is March, with rain on about 37% of days. Here is the full picture, month by month, from 10 years of daily weather records.
Rain odds and temperatures by month
| Month | Chance of a rainy day | Heavy rain | Rainy days | Avg high | Avg low | Sunshine |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 33% | 13% | 10.3 | 38°F (3°C) | 26°F (-3°C) | 7.5 h/day |
| February | 34% | 11% | 9.6 | 39°F (4°C) | 26°F (-3°C) | 8.8 h/day |
| March | 37% | 13% | 11.4 | 41°F (5°C) | 28°F (-2°C) | 10 h/day |
| April | 24% | 4% | 7.2 | 49°F (10°C) | 33°F (0°C) | 11.8 h/day |
| May | 27% | 4% | 8.3 | 58°F (14°C) | 40°F (4°C) | 13 h/day |
| June ✦ | 9% | 1% | 2.6 | 72°F (22°C) | 51°F (10°C) | 13.6 h/day |
| July ✦ | 6% | 1% | 1.8 | 80°F (27°C) | 59°F (15°C) | 13.8 h/day |
| August ✦ | 6% | 1% | 1.9 | 79°F (26°C) | 59°F (15°C) | 13.1 h/day |
| September | 11% | 2% | 3.4 | 71°F (22°C) | 52°F (11°C) | 11.7 h/day |
| October | 14% | 5% | 4.3 | 60°F (15°C) | 42°F (6°C) | 10.1 h/day |
| November | 27% | 8% | 8.2 | 46°F (8°C) | 32°F (0°C) | 8.6 h/day |
| December | 33% | 13% | 10.1 | 39°F (4°C) | 27°F (-3°C) | 7 h/day |
Source: Open-Meteo Historical Weather API (ERA5 reanalysis), daily data 2015–2024 for 39.10, -120.03. Rainy day ≥ 1 mm, heavy rain ≥ 10 mm. Climatology, not a forecast.
Best months for a wedding in Lake Tahoe
Weighing low rain odds with comfortable temperatures (roughly 18–29 °C / 65–84 °F highs), the best months for an outdoor wedding in Lake Tahoe are June, July, and August.
When to be careful
March is the wettest month in Lake Tahoe: rain falls on about 37% of days, and 13% of days bring heavy rain (10 mm or more). Book a solid backup if you marry then.
How to read these numbers
A "rainy day" is a day with at least 1 mm (0.04 in) of rain. A 30% chance means about 3 in 10 days in that month saw at least a little rain, often a short shower. For your exact date and venue, use our free rain odds tool.
Lake Tahoe weather month by month
What a wedding day in Lake Tahoe usually looks like in each month, from 10 years of daily weather records.
Lake Tahoe weather in January
In January, it rains (1 mm or more) on 33% of days in Lake Tahoe, about 10.3 days in the month, and 13% of days bring heavy rain. Typical highs are 38°F (3°C), lows 26°F (-3°C), with around 7.5 hours of sunshine a day. Average odds: plan outdoors, but book a rain plan you would actually like.
Lake Tahoe weather in February
In February, it rains (1 mm or more) on 34% of days in Lake Tahoe, about 9.6 days in the month, and 11% of days bring heavy rain. Typical highs are 39°F (4°C), lows 26°F (-3°C), with around 8.8 hours of sunshine a day. One of the wettest months here: plan a covered ceremony or a tent from the start.
Lake Tahoe weather in March
In March, it rains (1 mm or more) on 37% of days in Lake Tahoe, about 11.4 days in the month, and 13% of days bring heavy rain. Typical highs are 41°F (5°C), lows 28°F (-2°C), with around 10 hours of sunshine a day. One of the wettest months here: plan a covered ceremony or a tent from the start.
Lake Tahoe weather in April
In April, it rains (1 mm or more) on 24% of days in Lake Tahoe, about 7.2 days in the month, and 4% of days bring heavy rain. Typical highs are 49°F (10°C), lows 33°F (0°C), with around 11.8 hours of sunshine a day. Average odds: plan outdoors, but book a rain plan you would actually like.
Lake Tahoe weather in May
In May, it rains (1 mm or more) on 27% of days in Lake Tahoe, about 8.3 days in the month, and 4% of days bring heavy rain. Typical highs are 58°F (14°C), lows 40°F (4°C), with around 13 hours of sunshine a day. Average odds: plan outdoors, but book a rain plan you would actually like.
Lake Tahoe weather in June
In June, it rains (1 mm or more) on 9% of days in Lake Tahoe, about 2.6 days in the month, and 1% of days bring heavy rain. Typical highs are 72°F (22°C), lows 51°F (10°C), with around 13.6 hours of sunshine a day. One of the driest months here: a good bet for an outdoor ceremony.
Lake Tahoe weather in July
In July, it rains (1 mm or more) on 6% of days in Lake Tahoe, about 1.8 days in the month, and 1% of days bring heavy rain. Typical highs are 80°F (27°C), lows 59°F (15°C), with around 13.8 hours of sunshine a day. One of the driest months here: a good bet for an outdoor ceremony.
Lake Tahoe weather in August
In August, it rains (1 mm or more) on 6% of days in Lake Tahoe, about 1.9 days in the month, and 1% of days bring heavy rain. Typical highs are 79°F (26°C), lows 59°F (15°C), with around 13.1 hours of sunshine a day. One of the driest months here: a good bet for an outdoor ceremony.
Lake Tahoe weather in September
In September, it rains (1 mm or more) on 11% of days in Lake Tahoe, about 3.4 days in the month, and 2% of days bring heavy rain. Typical highs are 71°F (22°C), lows 52°F (11°C), with around 11.7 hours of sunshine a day. Average odds: plan outdoors, but book a rain plan you would actually like.
Lake Tahoe weather in October
In October, it rains (1 mm or more) on 14% of days in Lake Tahoe, about 4.3 days in the month, and 5% of days bring heavy rain. Typical highs are 60°F (15°C), lows 42°F (6°C), with around 10.1 hours of sunshine a day. Average odds: plan outdoors, but book a rain plan you would actually like.
Lake Tahoe weather in November
In November, it rains (1 mm or more) on 27% of days in Lake Tahoe, about 8.2 days in the month, and 8% of days bring heavy rain. Typical highs are 46°F (8°C), lows 32°F (0°C), with around 8.6 hours of sunshine a day. Average odds: plan outdoors, but book a rain plan you would actually like.
Lake Tahoe weather in December
In December, it rains (1 mm or more) on 33% of days in Lake Tahoe, about 10.1 days in the month, and 13% of days bring heavy rain. Typical highs are 39°F (4°C), lows 27°F (-3°C), with around 7 hours of sunshine a day. One of the wettest months here: plan a covered ceremony or a tent from the start.
Frequently asked questions
What is the best month to get married in Lake Tahoe?
Based on 10 years of weather data, July is the driest month in Lake Tahoe, with rain on about 6% of days and average highs around 80°F (27°C). Overall, the best months for an outdoor wedding there are June, July, and August.
What is the rainiest month in Lake Tahoe?
March is the rainiest month in Lake Tahoe: on average 11.4 days of the month see at least 1 mm of rain, and about 13% of days bring heavy rain.
Will it rain on my wedding day in Lake Tahoe?
Nobody can forecast your wedding day months ahead. What history shows is the chance of rain: in June it rains on about 9% of days in Lake Tahoe. Check your exact date with our free rain odds tool, then watch the real forecast from about 7 days out.